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Seattle City Light recognized as No. 1 West Midsize Utility in J.D. Power 2022 Electric Utility Business Customer Satisfaction Study

November 28, 2022

Seattle, WA—Seattle City Light received the highest customer satisfaction index score of any midsize electrical utility (50,000-89,999 business customers) in the western United States, according to the J.D. Power 2022 Electric Utility Business Customer Satisfaction StudySM. Overall satisfaction is examined across six factors (listed in order of importance): power quality… [ Keep reading ]

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Seattle City (spot)Light: Brandt March, Generation Supervisor

November 28, 2022

The Basics How long have you been at City Light? I started temporarily as a summer hydro maintenance worker at the Boundary Hydroelectric Project in June 2004 and was then hired permanently in September 2007 as a generation electrician constructor apprentice here at the Skagit Project. Division: Generation Operations  Tell us about… [ Keep reading ]

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Seattle City (spot)Light: Chante Houston, Senior Customer Service Representative

November 21, 2022

The Basics How long have you been at City Light? I’ve been with City Light for 9 months. Division: Customer Engineering Tell us about your role. What does your job entail?  Providing administrative support to the Customer Engineering team by processing new account setups, meter management, and researching and responding to customer… [ Keep reading ]

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How is Seattle City Light preparing for future electrification?

November 17, 2022

As Seattle City Light customers start to use electric vehicles and electric building technologies, City Light is upgrading our power grid to support growing electricity use and make our services more resilient, reliable, and affordable. Improving the power grid protects communities by minimizing disruptions and outages from severe weather, climate… [ Keep reading ]

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Good Energy: Len Kannapell, volunteer on the move

November 17, 2022

For Energy Management Analyst Len Kannapell, giving back isn’t the kind thing to do – it’s the right thing to do. From organizing neighborhood food drives to mountain climbing fundraisers, Len has donated his time and energy to different causes for 20-plus years. And there’s no stopping him. “A month-long climbing… [ Keep reading ]

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Tips for a Safe and Energy Efficient Holiday Decorating Season

November 16, 2022

2022 sure has flown by! The holidays are nearly here and soon we’ll be spreading joy and cheer and decking the halls. Before you drag those lights out, we have a few tips to help you stay safe and energy efficient while decorating this holiday season. Decorate in style and… [ Keep reading ]

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Seattle City (spot)Light: Michael Aronowitz, Senior Resource Planner

November 14, 2022

The Basics How long have you been at City Light? 10 years Division:  Natural Resources and Hydro Licensing (in the Environment, Land, and Licensing Business Unit) Tell us about your role. What does your job entail?  I’m a strategic advisor 2. My working title is senior resource planner. Our team works… [ Keep reading ]

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Seattle City (spot)Light: Sean Ryon, Overhead Line Supervisor

November 7, 2022

The Basics How long have you been at City Light? Nearly 16 years Division: Transmission & Distribution Field Operations Tell us about your role. What does your job entail? I am an overhead line supervisor at the South Service Center. I make daily personnel assignments and perform administrative and field supervisory work. I… [ Keep reading ]

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Preparing for Stormy Days Ahead

November 3, 2022

The days of rainy, cold, and windy weather have officially arrived here in Seattle and with them comes the increased risk of power outages in our area. Seattle City Light has some tips and resources to help you prepare for the inclement weather ahead so that you stay comfortable, informed,… [ Keep reading ]

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Seattle City (spot)Light: Gary Adler, Gardener

October 24, 2022

The Basics How long have you been at City Light? A little over three years Division: I’m under the Vegetation Management team within the Transmission and Distribution Field Operations Division. Tell us about your role. What does your job entail?  I am one of a small group of gardeners, working primarily out… [ Keep reading ]

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