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Residential Time of Use Rate Coming May 2026

We’re excited to share that our new Time of Use (TOU) rate will be available to residential customers in May 2026. We know many customers are eager to explore the rate, and we appreciate your patience while we prepare for launch. How the TOU rate works With a TOU rate,… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle City (spot)Light: Katie Seling, Marketing Development Coordinator

THE BASICS Division: Electrification & Strategic Technology How long have you been at City Light? I started August 17, 2011, as an Energy Advisor — in what’s now the Customer Energy Solutions Division. I spent a little time in Communications and a little time in Customer Care working on the Utility Discount Program, both in out-of-class positions. I’m a big… [ Keep reading ]

City Light Leadership Updates

On April 9, City Light welcomed Rob Santoff as Interim General Manager & CEO. Rob joined City Light in 2020 and brings more than 30 years of experience in the electric utility industry, working his way up from field crew member, to director, to officer. At City Light, Rob has… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle City Light Earns National Tree Care Recognition for 13th Year in a Row

We are pleased to announce that City Light has received the 2026 Tree Line USA award! This marks the 13th consecutive year that the Arbor Day Foundation has recognized our commitment to protecting urban trees while delivering reliable electricity service to our communities. What is Tree Line USA? The Tree… [ Keep reading ]

Powering Our Future: Celebrating National Renewable Energy Day

Saturday, March 21, marks National Renewable Energy Day. It gives us a perfect opportunity to celebrate our region’s deep connection to renewable power. City Light has a long history of environmental stewardship. In fact, we’ve proudly been carbon neutral for more than two decades. As we look toward the future,… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle City (spot)Light: Weylin McGraw, Carpenter

The Basics Division: Carpenter Shop How long have you been at City Light? I just finished my third year. I was hired in December 2022, and my first day was January 18, 2023. Tell us about your role. As a carpenter, my work involves constructing concrete vaults and structures to house and protect underground utilities, including transformers. I also help maintain… [ Keep reading ]

AEE West 2026: Collaborating for a Resilient, Sustainable Future

We were proud to join industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers in Bellevue for the AEE West Energy Conference and Expo, which we co-hosted alongside Puget Sound Energy. The conference focused on energy efficiency, renewable solutions, and upgrading the electrical grid. It was also a place to build the collaborative frameworks… [ Keep reading ]

Skagit Hydroelectric Project Comprehensive Relicensing Settlement: A Shared Vision for the Next 50 Years  

A landmark agreement with Tribes and federal agencies to guide the future of the Skagit River Hydroelectric Project (Skagit Project) will be referred to Seattle City Council for review and consideration next week.   “This marks a major milestone in the Skagit relicensing process,” said Mayor Katie Wilson. “The settlement is an expression… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle City (spot)Light: Terence Ching, Meter Reader

THE BASICS Division: Customer Operations How long have you been at City Light? Since September 2022 Tell us about your role. I serve as a meter reader and out-of-class senior meter reader in the Customer Operations Division. As a meter reader, I am responsible for safely and accurately reading electric meters throughout the… [ Keep reading ]

Celebrating the UW Solar Canopy: A Step Toward Sustainability

On February 17, the University of Washington celebrated the completion of a solar canopy installation at the E18 parking lot. This 86.4-kilowatt solar canopy was developed as a pilot project in collaboration between UW Solar – a student-led, interdisciplinary group – and UW Transportation Services. The project marks a major… [ Keep reading ]