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Seattle City Light Ranked #1 in Customer Satisfaction for Fourth Consecutive Year among Midsize Business Electric Utilities in the West

We are pleased to announce that we have been ranked #1 in customer satisfaction among midsize utilities in the West for the fourth year in a row. We earned the highest satisfaction score among electric utilities in the west serving 50,000–99,999 business customers, according to the J.D. Power 2025 U.S…. [ Keep reading ]

Energy Heroes Program Reaches Record Numbers in 2024-2025 School Year

Our Energy Heroes educational program had an outstanding 2024-2025 school year. We reached more students than ever before while maintaining our commitment to equity and academic excellence. Since 2008, Energy Heroes has brought hands-on learning about electrical safety, renewable energy, and conservation directly to classrooms across our service area. This… [ Keep reading ]

Celebrating 25 Years of Protecting the Cedar River Watershed

On August 20, more than 100 guests met at the Cedar River Watershed to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Cedar River Watershed Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP). The event brought together past and present staff, committee members, and partners to reflect on the hard work and collaboration that has defined… [ Keep reading ]

Why National Hydropower Day Matters More Than Ever

Every August 24, we celebrate National Hydropower Day. This day helps us remember one of America’s oldest renewable energy sources. Hydropower has powered communities for over 100 years. Today, it plays a bigger role than ever as we work toward a cleaner energy future. What is hydropower? Hydropower generates electricity… [ Keep reading ]

Celebrating the Opening of the Metaline Falls Portage Park

On August 14, we held a ribbon-cutting event to announce the opening of Metaline Falls Portage Park! This new 10-acre day-use park in Metaline Falls, Washington, combines accessibility, local history, and natural beauty into one remarkable space. A memorable gathering The ceremony welcomed around 50 attendees, including State Representative Andrew… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle City Light Earns 2025 Trusted Business Partner Award

Seattle City Light has been named a 2025 Trusted Business Partner by Escalent, a leading data analytics and advisory firm specializing in human behavior research. This recognition places City Light among the top-performing utilities in the nation. The award highlights our commitment to providing exceptional customer service. We are proud… [ Keep reading ]

How to Save Money with Our Time of Use Rate

Starting in fall 2025, we are introducing a Time of Use (TOU) rate for homes and small to medium businesses. With TOU, when you use electricity affects how much you pay. Electricity will cost more during peak hours (from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.), when demand is highest, but it… [ Keep reading ]

Clean Energy Leaders Discuss Federal Policy Changes in Seattle

Today, Senator Patty Murray brought together leaders from clean energy and climate action to address a critical threat to Washington’s energy future. The roundtable brought urgent attention to cuts to clean energy tax credits and their far-reaching impacts on the region’s environment, economy, and energy security. These cuts threaten clean… [ Keep reading ]

How City Light Prepares for Summer Energy Needs

The Seattle region has been getting hotter and drier each summer, making it harder to meet energy needs. At City Light, we plan ahead to make sure there’s enough electricity by adapting to challenges like reduced snowpack, longer heatwaves, and fluctuating energy prices. Here’s how we’ve been adapting to these… [ Keep reading ]

How the South Fork Tolt Project Keeps the River Cool for Salmon

The South Fork Tolt Hydroelectric (is one cool little) Project In the Seattle area, most of the drinking water we use has generated power on its way to our faucets. The very same water serves a third purpose, too. The reservoir behind the South Fork Tolt (SFT) Hydroelectric Project on… [ Keep reading ]