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Outage Tips and Resources to Help You Weather Fall Winds and Rain

November winds and rain have officially arrived and along with them so has the risk of power outages. Seattle City Light is prepared to answer the call when power outages occur by keeping crews and equipment at the ready, but there are some things that you can do at home… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle City (spot)Light: Troy Jaecks, Senior Environmental Analyst

The Basics Division: Boundary Licensing How long have you been at City Light? Since May 2018 Tell us about your role. I coordinate and conduct fisheries projects and studies in and around Boundary Reservoir to meet our licensing requirements for Boundary Dam operations. This involves supporting and conserving native salmonid… [ Keep reading ]

Beacon Pacific Village: A Landmark in Sustainable and Affordable Housing

Seattle City Light is excited to share the completion of Beacon Pacific Village, a new affordable housing development, in partnership with the Seattle Chinatown International District Preservation and Development Authority (SCIDpda), the Housing Development Consortium, and others. At a recent ribbon-cutting ceremony, we joined community members, partners, and stakeholders to… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle City (spot)Light: James Johnson, Maintenance Labor 

The Basics Division: Generation Operations  How long have you been at City Light? I started with the City in April 2018 and became a full-time employee in October 2018. Tell us about your role. My job entails janitorial work in the powerhouse and compound areas, mowing lawns, and weed control…. [ Keep reading ]

Slay These Energy Vampires to Save on Your Electricity Bill!

This spooky season is the perfect moment to inspect your home for energy vampires. Don’t worry, we are not talking about the blood-sucking, mythological ones. We’re talking about those devices that consume power when they’re plugged in — even when they are not in use — and might be costing… [ Keep reading ]

Stay Safe and Save Electricity During Windstorms

Windstorms can be powerful and unpredictable, posing risks to safety and causing power outages. Being prepared and informed is key to minimizing their impact on your daily life. From securing outdoor items and preparing an emergency kit to developing a preparedness plan, let’s look at some practical safety tips to… [ Keep reading ]

Maritime Electrification in Seattle: A Path to a Sustainable Future

Seattle’s waterfront is undergoing a major transformation to become one of the greenest and most energy-efficient ports in North America. At the heart of this endeavor is maritime electrification. Here’s what that means: Join us as we take a look at this exciting journey towards a greener port and sustainable… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle City (spot)Light: Theo Frey, Energy Management Analyst

The Basics How long have you been at City Light? A full six years now, started in June of 2018. Division: Customer Energy Solutions Tell us about your role. I help implement Seattle City Light’s energy conservation programs. I work with commercial and industrial customers to help them save energy and… [ Keep reading ]

How the 2025-2026 rate increases will affect you

Seattle City Light is a public, not-for-profit utility, and we make decisions for the long-term benefit of our customers and the communities we serve. We work hard to keep rates low and predictable for all our customers, but rate adjustments are sometimes necessary to safely ensure the delivery of reliable… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle City (spot)Light: Christina Zaccagnino, Senior Training and Education Specialist 

The Basics  How long have you been at City Light? It will be two years in November. Division: Workforce Excellence Tell us about your role. I support various internal training programs, such as new employee orientation and electric utility fundamentals and administer Cornerstone, Seattle City Light’s learning management system. I… [ Keep reading ]