The Basics Division: Account Control How long have you been at City Light? Exactly eight months. Tell us about your role: As an accounting technician, I manage various account transactions, including transferring balances owed and credited, processing escrow and credit card refunds, and handling unclaimed property. I also ensure payment verification… [ Keep reading ]
This past weekend, Lumen Field Event Center was buzzing with excitement. The Seattle Auto Show brought together all major auto brands to show off their latest models, including all electric vehicles (EV) and electric plug-in hybrids. There were also classic cars on display to bring some nostalgia to the show… [ Keep reading ]
The Basics How long have you been at City Light? Three years. Division: Safety, Health and Wellness (SHaW) Tell us about your role: I am the director of the SHaW group, and the biggest part of my job is culture change. Inside the safety group, this means building the team and driving… [ Keep reading ]
The months of October through February have a tendency to bring with them some unpredictable weather. Wind, snow, ice, and rain – sometimes all in the same week, like last Christmas – have been known to make an appearance and cause disruptions in power service. Let’s take a moment to… [ Keep reading ]
On November 4 in White Center, the Evergreen Aquatic Center hosted a special event to mark the completion of an 86-solar panel project to produce energy on top of the building. At the event, Bryan Hastings, President of Whitewater Aquatics Management, talked about the value the pool has brought the local… [ Keep reading ]
Fall is quickly passing by, and winter is nearly upon us. In the North Cascades where the Skagit Hydroelectric project sits, snow has already fallen and with it comes enough precipitation to extinguish the remnants of the Sourdough fire. Sourdough fire recap The wildfire first began on July 29, 2023,… [ Keep reading ]
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) license for the City’s South Fork Tolt Hydroelectric Project is up for renewal, and Seattle City Light is partnering with Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) in this multi-year relicensing project. The hydroelectric facility was built in 1995 to generate power from the South Fork Tolt… [ Keep reading ]
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 ]
Each autumn, many news outlets are keen to cover the annual salmon migration and spawning. This also sparks interest in the region’s numerous hydroelectric dams and what is being done to help protect and preserve fish populations. We have received several inquiries about the relicensing process for the Skagit Hydroelectric… [ Keep reading ]
Sound Generations, a local Seattle non-profit, is planning to go electric in its community outreach. After working with Seattle City Light to conduct a comprehensive assessment of its fleet, Sound Generations is on its way to decrease operational expenses and shrink its carbon footprint. The Road to Electrification Sound Generations… [ Keep reading ]
