The ability of Washington’s utilities to provide cost-effective and reliable electricity and natural gas service to retail customers is affected by federal energy and regulatory actions and policies. The WUTC frequently participates in cases and rulemaking at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to represent the interest of Washington energy consumers. For recent documents we have filed with the FERC, use the "See Related Documents" button, below.

January 10, 2003, link to press release on Commission comments to FERC on Standard Market Design (SMD).

The WUTC also communicates with the Washington Congressional delegation on matters pending before the Congress that affect energy policy and regulation. Recent communications with Washington's Congressional delegation include:

• July 12, 2002, comments regarding the Conference Committee on the Energy Policy Act of 2002 (HR-4 or HR-3406).