Some residents are seeing a dramatic increase in their electric bills this year.
Puget Sound Energy has raised its rates by about 12%, which went into effect on Jan. 1, 2026. According to a news release from the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC), the average customer who uses 800 kWhs per month will see a $17 per month increase.
“The average natural gas residential customer using 64 therms a month and connected before July 25, 2021, will see an increase of about $6.50 per month,” the release said…