https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/puget-sound-energy-seeks-1-5-billion-rate-increaseContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/puget-sound-energy-seeks-1-5-billion-rate-increasehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/puget-sound-energy-seeks-1-5-billion-rate-increase#u94344Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:25:08 +0000Puget Sound Energy is asking state regulators to approve a three-year rate increase totaling $1.5 billion, featuring double-digit hikes for electricity and natural gas slated for early 2027. Consumer Reports warns the proposal could add over $600 a year to a typical electric bill by 2029, alongside an additional $276 annually for gas customers. Washington's largest utility faces intense pushback from customers, who recently packed public hearings and urged regulators to reject the adjustments.Why it mattersThe utility's three-year rate plan has drawn significant public frustration ov