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How to Save Money and Energy with Efficient Appliances (2025 Update) 

New appliances can save you money on your energy and water bills. If you’ve chosen an Energy Star product, checked efficiency ratings, or explored rebates, you’re off to a great start! Here’s how to make the most of your energy-efficient appliances. 1. Choose the best appliances Look for appliances that… [ Keep reading ]

Fresh Perspectives: Young Curators Shape Seattle’s Art Collection

Seattle City Light artist-in-residence Kate Clark contributed to this blog post. Public art has the power to transform shared spaces, inspiring connection and creativity. A new generation of young curators has brought fresh energy and diverse viewpoints to the City of Seattle’s Civic Art Collection. Through their efforts, 50 works… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle City (spot)Light: Guadalupe Cavazos, Senior Contracts Coordinator 

The Basics How long have you been at City Light? I started with Seattle City Light in March 2023. Division: Electrification and Strategic Technology (EST) Tell us about your role. What does your job entail? I coordinate contracting efforts for the Electrification and Strategic Technology Division for Electrification, Transportation, and… [ Keep reading ]

Coming Soon: A Time of Use Rate to Help You Choose How to Manage Your Energy Use

At Seattle City Light, we’re working hard to bring you new options to help you better understand and manage your energy use. That’s why we’re excited to announce that an optional Time of Use (TOU) rate will be available to residential and small/medium business customers starting in mid-2025. With TOU… [ Keep reading ]

Updated Strategies Unveiled to Support Transportation Electrification in our Region

This week, Seattle City Council adopted Seattle City Light’s new 2025-2030 Transportation Electrification Strategic Investment Plan (TESIP). This updated plan identifies City Light’s priorities as we continue investing in electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, the grid, and our communities. We are committed to investing in Puget Sound’s transportation system to… [ Keep reading ]

Relicensing the South Fork Tolt Hydroelectric Project Enters Year Two 

City Files Revised Study Plan with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission  On January 17, 2025, the City of Seattle submitted its Revised Study Plan (RSP) to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). This is a key part of the process to renew the license for the South Fork Tolt Hydroelectric… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle City (spot)Light: Pete Beaumont, Strategic Advisor

The Basics Division: Project Delivery How long have you been at City Light? February 2001 Tell us about your role. What does your job entail? I work in project financial management. I provide our team of project managers and Capital Improvement Program portfolio managers with whatever they need that may… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle City Light Named 2024 Business Customer Champion

Seattle City Light is proud to continue delivering exceptional service and customer support. After being named a 2023 Trusted Business Partner by Escalent, we are excited to share that we’ve been recognized this time as a 2024 Business Customer Champion. This honor comes from the Cogent Syndicated 2024 Utility Trusted… [ Keep reading ]

How to Save on National Cut Your Energy Costs Day: 5 Tips for Renters

National Cut Your Energy Costs Day is a great time to find ways to save money and reduce energy use. Even if you rent, there are simple steps you can take to lower your utility bills and make your home more energy efficient. Small, affordable changes can make a big… [ Keep reading ]

2024 Year in Review

At Seattle City Light, we’re always striving to serve you and make a meaningful impact throughout our service area. Here’s a look at some of the highlights from last year — and how they reflect our ongoing commitment to you. We continue our work to put customers first. We’re proud… [ Keep reading ]