Last Chance for a Skagit Powerhouse Insiders Tour
August 31, 2017
The Powerhouse Insiders tour, found at the Skagit Hydroelectric Project in the North Cascades, never fails to delight visitors.
Archives for August 2017
Rate Decrease for City Light Customers Coming in October
August 29, 2017
A message from Chief Financial Officer Paula Laschober of Seattle City Light. Starting Oct. 1, 2017, Seattle City Light customers will see lower bills following a rate decrease of approximately 1.6 percent. This decrease was made possible by City Light’s proactive management of its power supply contract with the Bonneville Power… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle City (spot)Light: Jennifer Healy
August 28, 2017
Jennifer Healy will celebrate 4 years in City Light’s Human Resources division this December. As a Workforce Development Manager, Jennifer’s team oversees the development, implementation and operation of various employee initiatives. “I like to think it’s the fun side of HR,” she explained. “We develop training programs that run the… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle City (spot)Light: Mark VanOss
August 21, 2017
Mark VanOss has worked for the City of Seattle for 28 years and is currently in the utility’s communications department as a senior public relations specialist within the community outreach team. In his role, Mark updates the public on various projects occurring in neighborhoods throughout City Light’s service territory. “Construction… [ Keep reading ]
The Impact of the Solar Eclipse on City Light’s Energy Production
August 19, 2017
On Monday, Aug. 21, 2017, the Seattle area will experience its first solar eclipse since 1979. While the path of totality — where the moon’s shadow will completely block out the sun to viewers on Earth — runs through central Oregon, 92 percent of the sun will still be eclipsed… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle City (spot)Light: Keith Osborne
August 14, 2017
This September will mark Keith Osborne’s third year with City Light. As part of the safety unit, Keith is the utility’s ergonomist. “I develop the process, handle the assessments, visit the sites (both field and office), make recommendations, build metrics and manage the operations of it all,” he explained. Born… [ Keep reading ]
Electrical Infrastructure Repairs on Harvard Avenue Begin This August
August 7, 2017
Starting in early August 2017, Seattle City Light will be taking steps to maintain the electrical reliability in the Capitol Hill area by repairing an electrical vault and conduits along Harvard Avenue. This work will be done in two stages.
Seattle City (spot)Light: Vonie Polomis
August 7, 2017
Vonie Polomis has worked for the City of Seattle for more than 33 years. Born in Washington, she’s lived in different parts of the state like Chelan, Yakima and Spokane. Now, Vonie enjoys the scenic beauty of the North Cascades as an Administrative Specialist III at City Light’s Skagit project… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle City Light Continues to Meet I-937 Requirements
August 3, 2017
Seattle City Light continues to meet the renewable energy and energy conservation requirements of the Energy Independence Act, passed by Washington state voters in 2006 as Initiative 937.
Seattle City (spot)Light: Katie Seling
August 3, 2017
Katie Seling has served on City Light’s Customer Energy Solutions (CES) team for the past six years. “In my current role, I evaluate the effectiveness of conservation programs,” Katie explained. “Are our customers saving what we think they’re saving? Are people participating in areas we think they are? How well… [ Keep reading ]