"In 2026, PSE is proposing a 9.30% increase in electricity rates, adding about $11.20 more per month for a typical residential customer using 800 kilowatt-hours. Natural gas rates would rise by a smaller 2.07%, or about $1.51 per month for the average customer.
PSE points to several drivers behind these increases, including upgrades to the Baker River hydro project, deployment of advanced distribution systems to support EVs and rooftop solar, new clean energy from the Beaver Creek wind farm, wildfire prevention measures, and rising operating costs.
The result is higher bills for households, but also long-term investments in cleaner energy, safety, and *grid modernization."
-- Puget Sound Energy, 10/11/2025
In addition, *AI requires a tremendous amount of power. (Sewer / stormwater rates in Redmond will increase, as well.) Federal funds for relief can't be expected, with Trump. At a recent City Council meeting President Kritzer noted King County is organizing all their cities to meet on this problem. Living in Redmond is unaffordable for many. Now this.
-- Bob Yoder, 10/31/2025
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