When you plant trees or shrubs near power lines, it’s important to think about safety. Making the right choices can prevent power outages, keep your community safe, and avoid damage to electrical equipment. Here’s what you need to know. Picking the right tree height When planting near power line, choose… [ Keep reading ]
The Basics How long have you been at City Light? I started on Thanksgiving 2022, and I added my career to the list of things I was thankful for that year. Division: Fleets Tell us about your role: I monitor the Automated Motor Pool (AMP) Car online reservation system that… [ Keep reading ]
Spring is here! This is the perfect opportunity to refresh your home and reduce energy use. This season, we’re focused on practical, step-by-step solutions to save energy and lower your bills. Each section below provides clear “how-to” instructions to help you get started. Try these tips to make it easier… [ Keep reading ]
Historically, March 21st is that day that we celebrate National Renewable Energy Day. It’s an excellent time to highlight Seattle City Light’s commitment to sustainable power. Let’s see how renewable energy is shaping our future. The national energy landscape While the world strives toward growing its renewable energy resources, on… [ Keep reading ]
FERC issues Study Plan Determination – marking a new phase in relicensing work On February 13, FERC issued their formal Study Plan Determination. It is a significant milestone that moves us into the next phase of work to relicense the South Fork Tolt Hydroelectric Project. This license allows the City… [ Keep reading ]
The Basics Division: Generation How long have you been at City Light? I was hired in May 2023 for a permanent position. Previously, I worked seasonally in a temporary boat operator position from 2013 to 2016. Tell us about your role: As an Out of Class Senior Passenger and Tugboat… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle City Light will introduce a Time of Use (TOU) rate in 2025, giving customers a new way to manage their energy use and lower their bills. To help you understand how this will work, we asked the TOU team to explain the basics of TOU rates and how they… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle City Light is proud to share that we received the 2025 Tree Line USA award! This is our 12th year in a row receiving this award from the Arbor Day Foundation. This recognition celebrates our dedication to protecting urban trees while providing reliable electricity service. What is Tree Line… [ Keep reading ]
Hydropower is the backbone of Seattle’s electricity. It has played a vital role in powering communities across the Pacific Northwest for more than a century.
Seattle City Light is proud to announce that our Chief Operating Officer, Mike Haynes, has been honored with the prestigious Pamela E. Klatt Award at the Northwest Hydroelectric Association’s (NWHA) annual conference in Seattle. This award recognizes individuals who have made lasting contributions to the hydropower industry through exceptional leadership… [ Keep reading ]
