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Staying Safe Together During Wildfire Season

Anabel Roza is Seattle City Light’s Vegetation Management & Wildfire Mitigation Manager As we head into another dry summer, Seattle City Light is preparing for the start of wildfire season in Washington state. While the risk of wildfires is real, we want you to know that your safety — and… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle City (spot)Light: Julia Robinson, Account Tech Supervisor

The Basics Division: Customer Operations How long have you been at City Light? August 2013 Tell us about your role. I work in a lead role for the account technicians in the Account Validation work group within Customer Operations. I help monitor the group’s work to ensure accurate and timely… [ Keep reading ]

2025 Wildlife Research Program Grant Winners Announced

Seattle City Light and the Wildlife Research Advisory Committee for the Skagit River Hydroelectric Project are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025 Wildlife Research Program (WRP) grants. Since 1999, this program has supported more than 75 projects to help us better understand and protect wildlife in the North… [ Keep reading ]

Why Seattle City Light Is Offering a Time of Use Rate 

Seattle City Light has been helping customers save energy and money since 1977. Over the years, our focus on energy efficiency has lowered bills and reduced the need for expensive new power sources. Now, we are introducing a Time of Use (TOU) rate this year to continue this effort.  TOU… [ Keep reading ]

Our Power, Our Planet: Staying Carbon Neutral with RECs and Offsets

This year’s Earth Day theme is Our Power, Our Planet. As we celebrate, let’s explore how hydropower and strategic investments in renewable energy support a sustainable future. Most of the power City Light delivers is generated from hydroelectricity, some of which comes from our fully owned hydroelectric projects. Hydropower is… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle City (spot)Light: Whit Bouton, Utility Urban & Community Forestry Lead

The Basics How long have you been at City Light? Since January 2024 Division: Vegetation Management Can you describe your role and what it involves day-to-day? My role here at Seattle City Light is dynamic, diverse, and fast-paced. I serve as a subject matter expert on a variety of topics… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle City Light and Town & Country Markets Celebrate Sustainability

On April 5, Seattle City Light and Town & Country Markets hosted an “Earth Day, Every Day” event in Shoreline. The event celebrated sustainability and shared simple ways to live a greener life. Visitors learned about energy conservation, eco-friendly transportation, and sustainable gardening. Hands-on tips, product samples, and demonstrations encouraged… [ Keep reading ]

How City Light’s Tree Trimmings Become Snacks for Zoo Animals

Anabel Roza is Seattle City Light’s Vegetation Management & Wildfire Mitigation Manager You likely know Seattle City Light as the utility that keeps the lights on. But what you may not know is that our Vegetation Management team also plays a role in feeding animals at the Woodland Park Zoo… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle City Light completes large scale investigation of employee misconduct

Seattle City Light is committed to a workplace free of harassment, discrimination, and retaliation, and takes all reports of inappropriate behavior seriously. After multiple concerns were raised about alleged workplace misconduct within one workgroup, including drinking on the job, retaliation and sexual harassment, we hired a third-party investigator to fairly… [ Keep reading ]

Planting Safely Near Power Lines

When you plant trees or shrubs near power lines, it’s important to think about safety. Making the right choices can prevent power outages, keep your community safe, and avoid damage to electrical equipment. Here’s what you need to know. Picking the right tree height When planting near power line, choose… [ Keep reading ]