October 5, 2026
BIAW Legislative Director Andrea Smiley joined hundreds of Washingtonians in voicing opposition to Puget Sound Energy’s proposed rate increase before Washington’s Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC).
Based on an analysis by the Attorney General's Office, average customers could see electric bills increase roughly $606 per year and gas bills increase roughly $264 per year by 2029 compared with current rates.
At an in-person public hearing last week, Smiley testified both as a consumer and as BIAW’s spokesperson, urging the UTC to reject the private utility’s most recent rate increase and put customers first.
Watch BIAW’s testimony on TVW
Share your concerns
There’s one more virtual public hearing scheduled from 6 to 8 pm on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026.
Participate by phone: Call (253) 215-8782 and enter Meeting ID: 822 1351 8474# and Passcode: 226995#
Send comments
You can also respond to BIAW’s Call to Action and submit written comments instead. The UTC will accept comments until they vote on the matter later this year!
