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Electric Bills Soar Amid Rate Hike | Seattle News
Electricity bills are skyrocketing for some households—doubling or tripling despite drastic cuts in usage. One man, heating with wood and using his microwave only to warm his cat’s food, still faces a massive bill. Puget Sound Energy is seeking a 30% rate hike over three years, starting 2027, to fund $3.6 billion in clean energy upgrades, grid modernization, and storm resilience. The utility says state mandates and climate risks drive these costs, but customers are furious. The rate increase is pending approval by the Utilities and Transportation Commission, with a decision expected late 2026…
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