Washington UTC

Wrapping up the first day of the winter meeting of the Keystone Energy Board. Today the board explored its 2026 theme of affordability. We also welcomed two new Energy Board members: Nidhi Thakar of @CleanEnergyBA and Commissioner Ann Rendhal of @WAUTC!

NARUC President Hon. Ann Rendahl (Washington) introduced Alex Fitzsimmons from the Department of Energy who provided welcome remarks. #NARUCWinter26

Earlier this week at the #NARUCWinter26 Policy Summit, EEI President and CEO Drew Maloney joined essential service providers and public officials for a critical discussion: "Resilience in Action: Working Together When Everything Falls Apart." The session focused on how industry leaders and regulators prioritize restoration and communicate under pressure. During the session, Drew reflected on the powerful response to #WinterStormFern: "It's an example of how the industry comes together—working with the co-ops and public power—to share our workers and our supplies. We always come together to ensure we get power back on as quickly as possible for the customers we serve." Joining Drew for this conversation were @NARUC President and @WAUTC Commissioner Ann Rendahl, @NCTAitv's @CoryGardner, @aga_naturalgas’ @karenaharbert, @floridapsc Commissioner Mike La Rosa, @NRECANews' Jim Matheson, and @amwater’s Cheryl Norton. Building a smarter, stronger, and more secure energy future requires this unified commitment to innovation, emergency preparedness, and cross-sector collaboration.

American Water EVP and Chief Operating Officer, Cheryl Norton participated on the #NARUCWinter26 panel titled Resilience in Action: Teams Working Together When Everything Else Falls Apart, focusing on how essential service providers collaborate with public officials and across sectors during emergency events. At American Water, resilience, affordability, and collaboration are vital for reliable water and wastewater service—especially during extreme weather and emergencies. Working together with external stakeholders and organizations helps ensure our customers and communities continue to have access to the essential services they rely on. The panel included: Hon. Ann Rendahl, @NARUC President and Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission [moderator], Cory Gardner, President and CEO, @NCTAitv; Karen Harbert, President and CEO, @aga_naturalgas; Hon. Mike La Rosa, Florida PSC; Drew Maloney, President & CEO, @Edison_Electric; Jim Matheson, CEO, @NRECANews; and Cheryl Norton

With today’s PJM Interconnection news, competitive electricity markets are front and center. Join the conversation at EPSA’s Competitive Power Summit—early bird rates end today. ⏰Early Bird ends today- Register now: tinyurl.com/29zdccu5 Featured speakers & sessions: - @NARUC President and @WAUTC Commissioner Ann Rendahl - @FERC Commissioner David Rosner -Keynote from James Danly, U.S. Deputy Secretary @ENERGY -Panels on managing costs, financing the energy future, and state leadership with leaders from @DCC_org, @VistraCorp, Kindle Energy, Energy Capital Partners, @CPVEnergy, and more #CPS26 #PowerGrid #PJM #Energy #SpeedToPower #EPSA

At American Water, we are focused on what it takes to meet rapidly changing demand while continuing to serve communities reliably and affordably. At this year’s #NARUCANNUAL25 conference, American Water EVP & COO Cheryl Norton joined regulators and industry leaders to discuss data centers. Thank you to Hon. Tricia Pridemore, Commissioner with the Georgia Public Service Commission and president of @NARUC (2024-2025), for raising awareness on those topics through demand roundtables and demonstrating why coordinated planning across sectors is essential. Congratulations to Hon. Ann Rendahl, Commissioner with @WAUTC, on her election to lead NARUC as president into 2026! We appreciate the thoughtful dialogue at NARUC gatherings and the industry partners who continue this important work alongside us. We look forward to continuing those conversations with a focus on Hon. Rendahl's theme of advancing reliable and resilient infrastructure. As a leader in the water and wastewater industry and a recognized solutions provider, American Water is committed to supporting the evolving needs of communities, collaborating with public officials. #InfrastructureInvestment #WaterUtilities #AmericanWater #UtilityPartnerships

Chair Brian Rybarik just gave an incredible welcome speech at #NARUCAnnual25! His signature humor and warmth left the audience feeling energized and ready to enjoy the rest of the conference this week.

Robust panel conversation taking place on H2O infrastructure led by ⁦@WAUTC⁩ Commissioner Ann Rendahl for her active engagement ⁦⁦@NARUC⁩. Commissioner Rendahl is a great ambassador for water infrastructure investment across the US.

The Pride flag is flying high at the UTC! 🌈 Raised earlier this #PrideMonth, this symbol represents our dedication to supporting our #LGBTQIA+ community and allies, fostering an inclusive future for all we serve.

Join the UTC team! We're hiring two Regulatory Analyst 2s to support oversight of WA's energy utilities. Help shape clean energy, affordability, and policy. 📅 Apply by June 30 🔗bit.ly/44jFx0p

If you or someone you know has been impacted by state layoffs, @ESDwaWorks is hosting a free layoff assistance session on June 25 offering guidance on unemployment benefits and reemployment services. Open to state workers and contractors

That’s a wrap on #NationalMovingMonth!📦 Don’t forget these 4 key tips to stay safe & prepared: ✅ Start planning early ✅ Verify your movers are UTC-permitted ✅ Use quality packing materials ✅ Know your rights as a customer More at: utc.wa.gov/MovingGuide

Today, we pause to honor and remember those who gave their lives in service to our country. The UTC office is closed for Memorial Day and will reopen on Tuesday, May 27.

At the 2025 FFA Convention in Pullman, we partnered with @WilliamsUpdates to spread #811BeforeYouDig awareness! Over 2 days, we reached 1,000+ students, educators & community members on safe digging practices.

The UTC has rejected PacifiCorp’s 2024–2025 Clean Energy Implementation Plan update. Commissioners found the plan lacked clear steps and measurable progress toward WA’s clean energy goals under the Clean Energy Transformation Act (CETA). 🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/3YRaKoQ

The UTC Equity Division is looking for an EDI Specialist. If you're passionate about equity and supporting programs and initiatives that promote diversity and inclusion, apply today! 📅 Deadline: May 28, 2025 🔗Apply here: bit.ly/3FgiRo9

📦Moving soon? Just moved? May is #NationalMovingMonth, and we’re here to help you stay informed. ✔️Take photos of your belongings ✔️Understand your mover’s liability ✔️File claims quickly if something goes wrong 🔗More info: utc.wa.gov/MovingGuide

On June 5, the public is invited to comment on CenturyLink's third hearing regarding their competitive classification petition. Learn more: bit.ly/3HahA2p

🚛 Waste Management of Washington, Inc. has been fined $152,400 for violating solid waste service regulations in Douglas County. Half the penalty is suspended if no further violations occur in the next two years. 🔗Learn more here: bit.ly/3S2pMnK.

📞 Starting June 10, 2025, those requesting a new phone number in the Western Washington area may receive one with the 564 area code. 🔗 View the news release to learn more: bit.ly/455DLAP.