The UTC regulates the rates and services of investor-owned utility and transportation companies. We ensure services are fairly priced, reliable, and safe.https://bsky.app/profile/wautc.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/wautc.bsky.social/post/3mwtrosghkk2b📣 We’re hiring! The UTC is looking for a Deputy Director of Legislative Affairs to lead legislative strategy and work with the Washington State Legislature. 📅 Apply by Oct. 13 🔗 utc.wa.gov/jobs01 Oct 2026 21:15 +0000at://did:plc:fc35baviy774q72ty33tyd3m/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwtrosghkk2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/wautc.bsky.social/post/3mw5bezahq22vIt's See Tracks? Think Train® Week! Join our friends at Washington Operation Lifesaver (linktr.ee/wa_ol) for rail safety education tips to share with your loved ones and communities. 🚂 Learn more: bit.ly/3Th6KhM22 Sep 2026 22:24 +0000at://did:plc:fc35baviy774q72ty33tyd3m/app.bsky.feed.post/3mw5bezahq22vhttps://bsky.app/profile/wautc.bsky.social/post/3mw237nkm2s23📢 We want to hear from you about the proposed PacifiCorp & Portland General Electric deal and how it may affect you and your community. You can share comments at the Oct. 20 hearing or submit online anytime while the case is open. 🔗 Get the details: bit.ly/3THogMc21 Sep 2026 15:56 +0000at://did:plc:fc35baviy774q72ty33tyd3m/app.bsky.feed.post/3mw237nkm2s23https://bsky.app/profile/wautc.bsky.social/post/3mvl6ynqzf22nStaying connected helps us access health care, find jobs, keep in touch with family & reach help when we need it. Commissioner Ann Rendahl, president of NARUC, shares why we’re recognizing Digital Connectivity and Lifeline Awareness Week and how Lifeline may be able to help. LifelineSupport.org15 Sep 2026 17:54 +0000at://did:plc:fc35baviy774q72ty33tyd3m/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvl6ynqzf22nhttps://bsky.app/profile/wautc.bsky.social/post/3mv47zq6m2s23📣 PSE customers: We want to hear from you. The UTC is holding public comment hearings on proposed electric and natural gas rate increases: 📍 Sept. 29 at 6 p.m. | In person in Lacey 💻 Oct. 7 at 6 p.m. | Virtual Learn more and comment: bit.ly/4dsKtUR09 Sep 2026 19:02 +0000at://did:plc:fc35baviy774q72ty33tyd3m/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv47zq6m2s23https://bsky.app/profile/wautc.bsky.social/post/3mtzekt7snk2m📣 We’re hiring! Join the UTC’s Pipeline Safety Division as an Investigator 3. Help keep Washington communities safe by investigating pipeline operations & making sure regulated companies follow state and federal safety requirements. 📅 Apply by Sept. 9. Learn more & apply: bit.ly/4xpy1NO26 Aug 2026 22:20 +0000at://did:plc:fc35baviy774q72ty33tyd3m/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtzekt7snk2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/wautc.bsky.social/post/3mthdb6d3ks2w💻 We are hiring! The UTC is looking for an IT application development supervisor to help develop and support the digital services our agency relies on, from modernizing applications to implementing new software features 📅: Apply by Aug. 23. 🔗: bit.ly/4zt2UCf19 Aug 2026 18:09 +0000at://did:plc:fc35baviy774q72ty33tyd3m/app.bsky.feed.post/3mthdb6d3ks2whttps://bsky.app/profile/wautc.bsky.social/post/3msyqzcmv6c27📢 Avista customers can make their voices heard before the commission makes a decision on Avista's proposed rates increase! Public comment hearings are your chance to share how these changes will impact you and your community. 🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/4cF0k2d13 Aug 2026 23:05 +0000at://did:plc:fc35baviy774q72ty33tyd3m/app.bsky.feed.post/3msyqzcmv6c27https://bsky.app/profile/wautc.bsky.social/post/3msstcxs7ns2yIt’s #811Day! 🦺 Whether you’re planting a tree, putting in a fence or tackling a bigger project, every dig starts the same way: contact 811 before you dig. 🖥️ Know before you dig: digsafe.wa.com | utc.wa.gov/diglaw #811BeforeYouDig #SafeDigging11 Aug 2026 14:31 +0000at://did:plc:fc35baviy774q72ty33tyd3m/app.bsky.feed.post/3msstcxs7ns2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/wautc.bsky.social/post/3mrxkgkr7k22g💡New NW Natural Gas rates take effect Aug. 1. The UTC approved a 3 year rate plan with increases that are lower than the company originally requested. The decision also adds new customer protections. ℹ️ Learn more: bit.ly/4bpfJDl31 Jul 2026 18:10 +0000at://did:plc:fc35baviy774q72ty33tyd3m/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrxkgkr7k22ghttps://bsky.app/profile/wautc.bsky.social/post/3mrqbzbws7s2rJoin the UTC on Aug. 12 for a hybrid workshop on emerging large electric loads, including how data centers could impact Washington's electric utilities.⚡ Comments are encouraged by Aug. 5. Learn more and submit comments: bit.ly/4hCCpUo28 Jul 2026 20:50 +0000at://did:plc:fc35baviy774q72ty33tyd3m/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrqbzbws7s2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/wautc.bsky.social/post/3mqoxetca422x📣 Today is the day! The UTC is at the National Hire-a-Vet Day Job and Resource Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mount Tahoma High School in Tacoma. Veterans, transitioning service members, Guard and Reserve members, and military spouses, stop by and say hello! More info: bit.ly/4pnAuVB15 Jul 2026 14:42 +0000at://did:plc:fc35baviy774q72ty33tyd3m/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqoxetca422xhttps://bsky.app/profile/wautc.bsky.social/post/3mqjutisaxk27Looking for a career in public service? Visit the UTC at the National Hire-a-Vet Day Job and Resource Fair on July 15. We'll be there to connect with veterans, transitioning service members, Guard and Reserve members, and military spouses. Register here: bit.ly/4goxA0t13 Jul 2026 14:13 +0000at://did:plc:fc35baviy774q72ty33tyd3m/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqjutisaxk27https://bsky.app/profile/wautc.bsky.social/post/3mqcwhhej7c2l🚨HIRING: Energy/Utilities Engineer 3 as a technical expert with advanced knowledge in telecommunications. Benefits include: ✅️Medical, dental, vision, life insurance ✅️Pension & other retirement plans ✅️Paid holiday, sick, vacation leave ✅️Student loan forgiveness 👉Apply by July 29 at bit.ly/4w7stqv10 Jul 2026 19:54 +0000at://did:plc:fc35baviy774q72ty33tyd3m/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqcwhhej7c2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/wautc.bsky.social/post/3mq5jgqwecc22🎡Going to Capital Lakefair? Stop by and say hi to the 811 team! We'll be at Heritage Park in Olympia July 15 to 19, sharing safe digging tips, free resources, and answering your questions. We hope to see you there! 👋 lakefair.org08 Jul 2026 16:17 +0000at://did:plc:fc35baviy774q72ty33tyd3m/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq5jgqwecc22https://bsky.app/profile/wautc.bsky.social/post/3mq2qjq6qi22q🚛 FMCSA's new MOTUS registration system is here. If you manage an FMCSA registration, visit the Resources Hub for FAQs, step-by-step videos, and other tools to help you get started. 🔗 https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/registration/resources-hub07 Jul 2026 13:46 +0000at://did:plc:fc35baviy774q72ty33tyd3m/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq2qjq6qi22qhttps://bsky.app/profile/wautc.bsky.social/post/3mpm5uair2k2bChair Brian Rybarik delivered the opening keynote at the Washington Refuse & Recycling Association's annual meeting in Coeur d'Alene, highlighting the importance of collaboration across Washington's solid waste, recycling, and organics industries.01 Jul 2026 18:35 +0000at://did:plc:fc35baviy774q72ty33tyd3m/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpm5uair2k2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/wautc.bsky.social/post/3monvzpsyzc27Today, we recognize Juneteenth, a day that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States and honors freedom, resilience, and history. In observance of the holiday, UTC offices are closed today.19 Jun 2026 17:55 +0000at://did:plc:fc35baviy774q72ty33tyd3m/app.bsky.feed.post/3monvzpsyzc27https://bsky.app/profile/wautc.bsky.social/post/3moipbckk5s2xLooking for your next opportunity? The UTC is hiring a non-permanent Forms and Records Analyst 3. In this role, you'll help organize important records and information that support the agency's work serving Washington residents. 📅 Apply by 6/30 🔗 bit.ly/4uDtzsr17 Jun 2026 16:11 +0000at://did:plc:fc35baviy774q72ty33tyd3m/app.bsky.feed.post/3moipbckk5s2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/wautc.bsky.social/post/3mogluxjlmk22📢 Customers of WA Water: A proposed limited rate increase could affect your water bill. 🎤 We are hosting a virtual public comment hearing on June 30 to get your feedback before making a decision. 🔗 Learn more about submitting comments and about the proposal: bit.ly/4exMGhP16 Jun 2026 20:05 +0000at://did:plc:fc35baviy774q72ty33tyd3m/app.bsky.feed.post/3mogluxjlmk22https://bsky.app/profile/wautc.bsky.social/post/3moeff2c3as2rWe're hiring! 📣 The UTC is seeking two Regulatory Analyst 3s to support critical work on energy planning and utility regulation. Help protect Washington consumers while contributing to the state's clean energy future. 📅 Apply by June 26 🔗https://bit.ly/4uzmclN15 Jun 2026 23:03 +0000at://did:plc:fc35baviy774q72ty33tyd3m/app.bsky.feed.post/3moeff2c3as2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/wautc.bsky.social/post/3mnbg3cfnbs2jThings are heating up as we participate in Day 1 of the New Mexico WSCPC Annual Meeting🔥Commissioner Rendahl kicked things off with the keynote, and Commissioner Doumit led a session on adopting technology, where Chair Rybarik spoke as a panelist. Day 2 should be even more exciting ... stay tuned!02 Jun 2026 01:12 +0000at://did:plc:fc35baviy774q72ty33tyd3m/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnbg3cfnbs2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/wautc.bsky.social/post/3mnazjv2lik2w💼 Looking for your next opportunity in public service? The UTC is hiring for an: 🔹Investigator 4 🔹IT Application Development Supervisor 🔹Agency Records Officer. Join a team dedicated to serving Washington. 🔗Learn more and apply: utc.wa.gov/jobs01 Jun 2026 21:28 +0000at://did:plc:fc35baviy774q72ty33tyd3m/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnazjv2lik2whttps://bsky.app/profile/wautc.bsky.social/post/3mmu2debbp22q🌎 Join the UTC for a public workshop on how greenhouse gas emissions reporting data could help shape future environmental performance measurements for Washington utilities. 📅 Wednesday, June 10 | 9 a.m. to noon Learn more: bit.ly/4ve1RDt27 May 2026 17:37 +0000at://did:plc:fc35baviy774q72ty33tyd3m/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmu2debbp22qhttps://bsky.app/profile/wautc.bsky.social/post/3mmfhdtcvmk2aMoving soon? 📦 A little research now can save you stress later. Before hiring a mover: ✔️ Verify their UTC permit ✔️ Check references and reviews ✔️ Compare costs and estimates Use the UTC Moving Guide to help protect yourself before move day. 🔗www.utc.wa.gov/MovingGuide21 May 2026 22:20 +0000at://did:plc:fc35baviy774q72ty33tyd3m/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmfhdtcvmk2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/wautc.bsky.social/post/3mm5bacixwk2z🎉 The Northwest Railway Museum will use their Grade Crossing Protective Fund (GCPF) award to install new equipment that makes the crossing signals less likely to fail. These upgrades are a big win for public safety in the area! 🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/3Rw4Jgd18 May 2026 16:10 +0000at://did:plc:fc35baviy774q72ty33tyd3m/app.bsky.feed.post/3mm5bacixwk2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/wautc.bsky.social/post/3mlmaottpw22b💼We’re hiring! Legislative Policy Advisor Help support the agency’s legislative program. 📅 Closes 5/20 🔗https://bit.ly/4diQSkL Consumer Program Specialist Work directly with consumers to help resolve complaints & support fair practices. 📅Closes 5/22 🔗https://bit.ly/4diQSkL11 May 2026 21:45 +0000at://did:plc:fc35baviy774q72ty33tyd3m/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlmaottpw22bhttps://bsky.app/profile/wautc.bsky.social/post/3mlluaahl4s2fPublic Service Recognition Week highlights just a small snapshot of the people behind the work at the UTC. Beyond PSRW, we thank the public servants across Washington for making a difference every single day!11 May 2026 18:02 +0000at://did:plc:fc35baviy774q72ty33tyd3m/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlluaahl4s2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/wautc.bsky.social/post/3mle5x7wpo22jEast Side Improvement Co.'s request for a 131% rate increase was rejected. A much lower, two-phase rate was approved. After the company is reimbursed for one-time costs in one year, the rates will drop to support ongoing reliable service. 🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/4f9jvTR08 May 2026 16:34 +0000at://did:plc:fc35baviy774q72ty33tyd3m/app.bsky.feed.post/3mle5x7wpo22jhttps://bsky.app/profile/wautc.bsky.social/post/3mlbkzysaac2sAt the UTC, helping people stay safe is at the heart of what we do. Happy Public Service Recognition Week to the dedicated teams who make it happen! 🎉 #PublicServiceRecognitionWeek #PSRW07 May 2026 15:51 +0000at://did:plc:fc35baviy774q72ty33tyd3m/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlbkzysaac2s