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Driving the Future: Highlights from Seattle City Light’s Second Annual Electric Car Guest Drive

While onlookers gathered to gawk at, and even test drive, a Tesla Cybertruck, the 6,500 lbs futuristic behemoth recently debuted by the electric automaker, most attendees of the second-annual Electric Car Guest Drive got behind the wheel of more practical electric vehicles (EVs) too. Drivers gathered at Golden Gardens on… [ Keep reading ]

Jumpstart Your Journey: A Beginner’s Guide to Electric Vehicles

Welcome to National Drive Electric Week! As public interest and technological innovation in the electric vehicle (EV) sector continue to accelerate, we invite you to join us on a knowledge drive with our Electric Vehicles 101 blog post. Embracing the electric revolution: An introduction to EVs Electric vehicles are no… [ Keep reading ]

Helping Customers Lower Their Electricity Bills

As of September 15, Seattle City Light has provided $200 bill credits to more than 93,000 income-qualified residential customers, representing about 20% of our customers. The credits — $18.7 million in total — were funded through the Washington Climate Commitment Act to reduce the energy burden of Washington’s clean energy… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle City (spot)Light: Chris Robertson, Senior Transportation Electrification Projects Coordinator

The Basics Division: Electrification and Strategic Technology How long have you been at City Light? I’ve been with Seattle City Light just over one year and have taken a strong interest in how the utility works! I’ve been with the City of Seattle for nearly 17 years with positions at… [ Keep reading ]

City files proposed study plan with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission  

Deepening our collective knowledge of the South Fork Tolt    On September 20, 2024, the City of Seattle (City) filed a Proposed Study Plan (PSP) with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) as required to relicense the South Fork Tolt Hydroelectric Project. Seattle Public Utilities has owned and operated the dam,… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle City (spot)Light: Christian Gardner, Capital Projects Coordinator, Assistant

The Basics How long have you been at City Light? I started in April 2023 after working as a consultant for Seattle City Light since February 2019. Division: Project Delivery Tell us about your role: I am part of the Project Management team within Strategic Capital Programs. I currently manage… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle City (spot)Light: Mariah Kenny, Electrical Engineer

The Basics How long have you been at City Light? I worked as a contract engineer at Seattle City Light for a little over a year before transitioning to be an official City Light engineer in July 2018. That makes it officially six years, or seven, if you count contracting…. [ Keep reading ]

Strategic Plan Update Addresses Challenges and Opportunities

The energy landscape is quickly evolving to be greener, smarter, and more resilient. Seattle City Light’s six-year Strategic Plan is our roadmap to ensure that we are also evolving to safely deliver affordable, reliable, and environmentally responsible service for many years to come. Our 2025-2030 Strategic Plan Update was formally… [ Keep reading ]

11 Essential Back-to-School Energy Tips to Save on Your Electricity Bills

Back-to-school season is a great opportunity to rethink how we use electricity. From early morning routines to managing homework, every action counts when it comes to saving energy – especially when the whole family gets involved. Try these eleven essential energy-saving tips to help you reduce electricity bills, lighten your… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle City (spot)Light: David Dean, Associate Electrical Engineer

The Basics How long have you been at City Light? Seven years. I started as an intern at the Lighting Design Lab in June 2017 and joined the Streetlighting team in July 2018. Division: Streetlight Engineering Tell us about your role: I primarily focus on streetlight design. Construction projects are constantly… [ Keep reading ]