At Seattle City Light, our mission is to make sure your power is reliable, affordable, and doesn’t harm the planet. We’re facing big changes affecting how we provide energy and how people are using energy. As we plan for the future, we want our work to align with what the… [ Keep reading ]
On January 26, 2026, the City of Seattle (City) filed an Initial Study Report (ISR) with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). This is a required step in relicensing the South Fork Tolt Hydroelectric Project. What is the ISR? The ISR is a formal progress report on the 24 studies the City is conducting as part of the South Fork Tolt Hydroelectric Project relicensing process. These studies include some that were required by FERC in their Study Plan Determination and others agreed to between the City, Tribes, and other Licensing Participants (LPs). The ISR… [ Keep reading ]
Get outage alerts any time, anywhere. Seattle City Light is testing a new unplanned power outage notification system to alert customers about power outages and restorations via text or email. We encourage you to log in to your Utility Services website account to verify your information to ensure you receive… [ Keep reading ]
January is the perfect time to set resolutions for new habits. But if we’re honest, some are harder to keep than others – especially if it takes a while to see results. New diet and exercise plans may fade in a month or two, but making a commitment to saving… [ Keep reading ]
The Basics Division: Project Delivery How long have you been at City Light? 9 years and 8 months Tell us about your role. I’m the Civil Engineer Supervisor in the Construction Management group, where I work closely with resident engineers (primarily from City Light) and inspectors to ensure high performance regarding… [ Keep reading ]
January is often a time for setting goals. While some resolutions can be tough to stick to, saving energy is a goal that pays off all year long. Whether you are managing a household or running a business, energy efficiency is one of the best investments you can make this… [ Keep reading ]
The Basics Division: Resource Planning & Analysis team in the Power Supply Business Unit How long have you been at City Light? Since November 2022 Tell us about your role. My work helps support our Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), the utility’s roadmap for meeting energy needs over the next 20 years…. [ Keep reading ]
As we look back on 2025, City Light reached an important milestone. This year, we created our 10-Year Strategic Roadmap. This plan gives us a clear vision that connects our daily work to what our customers, workforce, and communities need. It helps us prepare for future challenges and opportunities. The… [ Keep reading ]
The Basics Division: Communications How long have you been at City Light? I joined Seattle City Light on June 8, 2011. I’ve been with the City of Seattle since May 23, 2001. Tell us about your role. What does your job entail? I’ve been around for a long time, so… [ Keep reading ]
We are pleased to announce that we have been ranked #1 in customer satisfaction among midsize utilities in the West for the fourth year in a row. We earned the highest satisfaction score among electric utilities in the west serving 50,000–99,999 business customers, according to the J.D. Power 2025 U.S…. [ Keep reading ]
