Skagit Tours: New and Improved for 2016
June 30, 2016
A new vessel, the Alice Ross IV, is making its debut on the Diablo Lake Boat Tours in 2016.
Archives for June 2016
Seattle City Light Expected to Hit State’s Solar Incentive Cap
June 30, 2016
With the increased demand and popularity of solar generation, Seattle City Light estimates that the state annual incentive payment for solar customers will be reduced by approximately 35 percent for the 2015-2016 fiscal year, which ends today.
City Light to Replace Newhalem Penstock Saddles
June 27, 2016
Seattle City Light will be replacing 52 deteriorating, wooden saddles that support the Newhalem Penstock with new, cast-in-place concrete saddles. These new saddles will provide structural stability and protect the integrity of the penstock.
Massive Moving Project Supports Replacement of Transformers at Ross Dam Powerhouse
June 16, 2016
For the first time since Ross Dam and its powerhouse went into service in the 1950s, Seattle City Light is replacing the large transformers that convert electricity generated at the powerhouse to higher voltage for transmission to Seattle.
City Light Completes Infrastructure Investment at Webster Point
June 9, 2016
Seattle City Light and its contractor, KC Equipment, have completed the first phase of an electrical reliability and capacity upgrade in the Webster Point neighborhood of Laurelhurst.
City Light to Upgrade Electronic Equipment on Utility Poles in Green Lake
June 8, 2016
Starting in late June 2016, Seattle City Light will be supporting enhanced cellular and data services in the Green Lake area by upgrading electronic equipment to utility poles throughout the public right-of-way of the neighborhood.
Seattle City Light Among Seven Recipients Presented with First Climate Adaption Leadership Award for Natural Resources
June 7, 2016
Seattle City Light won the inaugural Climate Adaptation Leadership Award for Natural Resources in the state/local category, the US Department of the Interior announced today.
City Light Reliability Work Will Affect Traffic on I-5
June 7, 2016
Seattle City Light is enhancing the reliability of its electrical system by transferring transmission lines onto new poles on the east and west sides of Interstate 5 at NE 60th Street. Intermittent rolling slowdowns in both directions on I-5 between Northgate Way and State Route 520 are necessary for motorist and worker safety.
New Transformers Coming to Ross Powerhouse
June 6, 2016
As Seattle City Light replaces 60-year-old transformers at the Ross Powerhouse, Colonial Creek Campground users may see some temporary impacts.
City Light Begins Work to Increase Electrical Reliability Along Minor Avenue
June 6, 2016
Starting in mid-June, Seattle City Light will begin another project in the Capitol Hill & First Hill neighborhoods to enhance electrical reliability. Crews will be installing new conduit and an electrical vault along a segment of Minor Avenue between Pike Street and Union Street.