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NW Utilities Share Information on Power System’s Future

The Pacific Northwest Utilities Conference Committee’s “Plan Today. Power Tomorrow.” project has launched an independent website to share information on the future of the Pacific Northwest’s power system at www.plantodaypowertomorrow.com .

North Seattle Residents Get Energy-Saving Light Bulbs Installed Free

eattle City Light’s Powerful Neighborhoods program to install free compact fluorescent light bulbs is moving to the northern part of Seattle, north of 110th/Northgate Way, starting August 28.

POWER RESTORED TO FIRST HILL AREA

Seattle City Light crews have restored power to the First Hill area of Seattle.

POWER OUTAGE AFFECTING 4,500 CUSTOMERS IN FIRST HILL

Seattle City Light crews are responding to reports of a power outage affecting about 4,500 customers in the First Hill area of Seattle. The outage began about 4:30 p.m.  Crews are patrolling the area to find the location of the problem. An estimated time for restoration is 11 p.m.  The… [ Keep reading ]

City Light Customers Recycle 8,000TH Fridge

Seattle City Light customers recycled their 8,000th old, energy wasting fridge today.

Forebay Rec Area at Boundary Dam Reopens Sept. 30

Seattle City Light is scheduled to reopen the Forebay Recreation Area at Boundary Dam in Pend Oreille County on Sept. 30.

Council Approves Positive Changes to City Light Green Programs

Seattle’s City Council approves legislation to encourage all Seattle City Light customers to participate in the utility’s Community Solar program.

City Light Upgrading Service for Barton Pump Station, Rapid Ride Shelter on Fauntleroy

Seattle City Light is working at the request of King County to provide a service upgrade for the Barton pump station and power to two other planned facilities near the Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal.

City Light Using Steel Wire to Reduce Theft Risk

Your Seattle City Light is responding to the growing problem of dangerous copper thefts by changing the material it uses to ground pole transformers and substation risers throughout its service territory.