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Kitsap County voters are about to decide whether their local utility district can take over electricity from Puget Sound Energy, sparking a heated debate over rising bills and who should control the lights. While passing the measure doesn’t mean immediate takeover — just a green light for studies — it’s a major step in a long process that could reshape how residents power their homes. PSE is pushing back hard, calling the vote a “blank check” and warning of potential cost hikes, while the PUD insists voters will ultimately call the shots. Meanwhile, PSE seeks a 29% rate hike that could add $28 a month to average bills — as prices have already doubled since 2020 and surged 45% in just two years.

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