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The UTC regulates the rates and services of investor-owned utility and transportation companies. We ensure services are fairly priced, reliable, and safe.

Industrial natural gas facility at sunset with text announcing new NW Natural Gas rates effective Aug. 1, 2026.
Veterans and job seekers talk with a recruiter at a job fair booth.
Graphic promoting the National Hire a Veteran Day Job and Resource Fair on July 15.
Two Hispanic women wearing hard hats and protective eye wear are touring a work site.
Two UTC Pipeline Damage Prevention team members stand at an 811 information booth with safety materials and giveaways at an outdoor community event.
MOTUS promotional graphic showing a Federal Register notice on a tablet over a highway background with the MOTUS logo.
Chair Brian Rybarik delivers the opening keynote at the Washington Refuse and Recycling Association's annual meeting from a podium on stage.
Black graphic featuring the text “Juneteenth Freedom Day” with red, green, and gold decorative accents and the UTC logo.
Graphic advertising a UTC job opening for a Forms and Records Analyst 3, featuring a smiling person working on a laptop and text inviting applicants to join the team and apply online.
UTC News / Water / Public invited to comment on Washington Water Service limited rate increase proposal / 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30
Graphic promoting a UTC job opening for two Regulatory Analyst 3 positions, featuring a smiling person working on a laptop with text reading "We are Hiring" and "Apply Today."
Commissioner Ann Rendahl giving the Keynote on stage at the NM WCSPC Annual Meeting.
UTC graphic promoting a public workshop on greenhouse gas emissions reporting and utility environmental performance measurements, with transmission towers and a forested landscape in the background. UTC graphic promoting a public workshop on greenhouse gas emissions reporting and utility environmental performance measurements, with transmission towers and a forested landscape in the background.
Yellow National Moving Month graphic with moving tips including verify permits, check references, and compare costs beside moving boxes and the UTC logo.
UTC News / Transportation / UTC approves nearly $10k for rail safety equipment upgrades in Snoqualmie. www.utc.wa.gov
UTC hiring graphic featuring two people meeting at a table with openings for Legislative Policy Advisor and Consumer Program Specialist. Text includes: “We’re Hiring” and “Apply at utc.wa.gov/jobs.”
Public Service Recognition Week collage showing UTC staff at events, safety work, and outreach, with “Public Service Recognition Week” header and UTC logo.
Running water faucet. Text reads "UTC News / Water / UTC rejects East Side Improvement’s request for 131% increase, authorizes a limited rate increase" www.utc.wa.gov
Public Service Recognition Week graphic with quote from Kathy H. and her portrait, with UTC logo.
Public Service Recognition Week graphic with a quote from Amy N., Director of Human Resources, and her portrait, with UTC logo.
Graphic promoting a job opening for Regulatory Analyst 3 at the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission, with application deadline and link to apply
Illustrated graphic reading “Moving this month? Start here.” with icons of a house, box, moving truck, and checklist along a dotted path; text says “Use our quick guide to plan your move.” UTC logo in corner.
Happy Public Service Recognition Week! 🎉 At the UTC, we’re proud of the work our employees do every day to serve the people of Washington. Thank you to public servants across the state for the difference you make in communities every day.👏👏
Graphic with a box icon on a dark green background and the text “National Moving Month is here!” with UTC logo in the corner.
Stephanie Arnold smiling in a headshot, with text reading “Welcome Stephanie Arnold, Pipeline Safety Director” and the UTC logo on a teal and orange background.
Educational video explaining utility flag colors. It emphasizes calling 811 before starting any home digging project.
Motor Carrier Safety investigators stand in front of a motorcoach during the Washington State Inspector Challenge in Pasco.
A dachshund waits for the OK to dig in his chosen spot, then he goes for it.
Earth graphic with “Small changes, big impact” and “Happy Earth Day,” surrounded by flowers and leaves on a blue background, with the UTC logo at the top.
Call for Public Comment: Public invited to comment on Northwest Natural Gas rate increase proposal. WHEN: 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 30, 2026. utc.wa.gov
Graphic of a data center with server racks promoting a UTC technical conference on large energy loads April 27, with comments due April 21.
Person smiling at a desk with a computer showing financial charts, next to text that reads “Join our team! Fiscal Analyst 2” and a link to apply online with the UTC logo.
Showerhead with running water and text that reads “Conserve water and save money!”
Don't think you have to contact 811? Think again! You need to contact 811 before you dig even if: you have dug there before; you think the utility is deep enough; you think it is going to take too long for locates.
Canceled public comment graphic with a large red “CANCELED” stamp over an image of solar panels and wind turbines; UTC logo in top right and website URL at bottom.
Engineer in safety gear holding a tablet at a work site with text: “Join our team! Energy/Utilities Engineer 3. Apply online at bit.ly/UTC-Jobs.”
Proclamation signed by Governor Bob Ferguson declaring April as Safe Digging Month in Washington.
Railroad crossing sign and signal lights with text overlay: “UTC approves rail safety grant for nearly $15k to Steilacoom.”
Graphic for Consumer Protection Week showing three people working at laptops with text noting $401,276 returned to consumers in 2025 through 1,258 customer complaints across six industries.
Graphic titled “We’re Here to Help: Consumer Protection Services” with a photo of customer service representatives wearing headsets and a list of issues the UTC can help with, including billing disputes, service complaints, utility assistance referrals, disconnect notices, and deposit problems.
Smiling woman with arms crossed in an office setting next to text that reads “Join our team! Program Specialist 3” and a link to apply at bit.ly/UTC-Jobs with the UTC logo.
Graphic reading “National Consumer Protection Week, March 1–7, 2026” with FTC logo and consumer-themed icons on a teal background.
Graphic of water flowing from an irrigation pipe with text: “Call for Public Comment – East Side Improvement Co. rate proposal. March 17 at 6 p.m.” UTC logo and website at bottom.
Graphic showing a telecom tower silhouette with text about UTC staff adjusting a CenturyLink penalty recommendation from $15.5M to $10.9M.
UTC News / Transportation. UTC approves rail safety funds for equipment upgrades in Lewis, Pierce, and Thurston Counties. utc.wa.gov. Railroad crossbuck with two red lights
Excavator dumping construction debris into a large blue container at a recycling facility, with a UTC News Transportation banner and headline reading “State regulators approve settlement with DTG Enterprises.”
Graphic shows a professional reviewing documents at a desk. Text reads “Join our team! Regulatory Analyst 3” with “Apply online at bit.ly/UTC-Jobs” and the UTC logo.
Workers walking beside natural gas pipelines with a headline about a $2 million settlement approval.
Pink, purple, and blue optical fiber background with UTC orange and blue shield.
811 outreach table with staff member standing under a black 811 tent, displaying safety materials and giveaways.
“We’re Hiring” graphic listing Energy/Utilities Engineer 3 and Fiscal Analyst 2, with UTC logo and application link.
Graphic reading “We are Hiring!” listing IT Application Developer and Program Specialist 3 (Temporary), with photos of staff working in an office.
Power lines at sunset with text announcing approved Puget Sound Energy rate changes starting Jan. 1, 2026.
A marine pilotage boat on the water. Text reads "UTC News / Transportation / Public invited to comment on Puget Sound Pilots' proposed rate increase / 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026 / www.utc.wa.gov"
Transparent image of a telecommunications tower in the sky.
Professional woman holding a folder next to text reading “We’re Hiring: Administrative Law Judge,” with UTC logo.
Power transmission lines at sunset with text announcing approval of PacifiCorp tariff updates and a new cost-sharing plan.