Lets Power Smarter, Washington!
In the midst of an affordability crisis, Puget Sound Energy is proposing a shocking 30 percent rate hike to generate hundreds of millions more in profits at a time when its customers are struggling to pay their bills.
Washington families deserve affordable, reliable electricity, not another round of excessive rate hikes. Add your name to urge the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission to reject excessive rate increases and prioritize affordable, reliable energy for Washingtonians.
What are the stats from WA right now?
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Washington State electricity prices have spiked 27% over the past three years.
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Electric bills could rise by an additional 29% under the proposal, increasing the average PSE customer’s bill by over $600/year.
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PSE's profits are already soaring, increasing by over 40% in 2025 to $458 million, up from $319 million in 2024.
What we're doing in Washington right now
Check out CR’s fact sheet on the PSE rate case.
Push back against PSE's 30% rate hike!
Let your regulators know what you think about PSE.
Tell us your story of rising electric bills!
CR’s work in Washington is part of Power Smarter, a broader
energy affordability initiative that's mobilizing consumers
nationwide to advocate for fair utility policies as electricity
costs continue to rise. Through petitions, consumer storytelling,
research, and policy advocacy, CR is working to ensure that
households—not just utilities and the technology industry—have a
meaningful voice in decisions that determine who pays for America’s
rapidly expanding electric grid.
As utilities across the
country seek approval for billions of dollars in new infrastructure
investments, CR is expanding its work with consumers, policymakers,
and advocates in multiple states to promote affordable electricity,
fair cost allocation, and greater accountability in utility and data
center regulation.
Stories from Washington
As we hear more stories from consumers like you in Washington, they will be added here.
