All investor-owned utilities, ahead of a 2027 statutory deadline must establish a dedicated data centre tariff or policy by 2027 under Washington state legislation, ensuring large loads cover the grid costs they cause rather than shifting them to other ratepayers. The Utilities and Transportation Commission is currently writing the guidelines utilities must follow when filing their data centre rates and contracts for approval.
Also active in Washington: Puget Sound Energy, the state's largest investor-owned utility, has filed a three-year general rate case with new rates targeted for early 2027 — timed to align with the incoming data centre tariff mandate, though PSE has flagged that the current legislation does not fully address the competitive dynamics utilities face in securing renewable energy for large loads under the state's clean energy mandates.
Figures compiled from the Edison Electric Institute's "Large Load Projects and Tariffs" (September 2026) member-company summary and public regulatory filings. Confirm current tariff terms directly with Puget Sound Energy and the relevant state public utility commission before relying on any figure for a capital decision.
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