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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
Spring is here! This is the perfect opportunity to refresh your home and reduce energy use. This season, we’re focused on practical, step-by-step solutions to save energy and lower your bills. Each section below provides clear “how-to” instructions to help you get started. Try these tips to make it easier… [ Keep reading ]
FERC issues Study Plan Determination – marking a new phase in relicensing work On February 13, FERC issued their formal Study Plan Determination. It is a significant milestone that moves us into the next phase of work to relicense the South Fork Tolt Hydroelectric Project. This license allows the City… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle City Light will introduce a Time of Use (TOU) rate in 2025, giving customers a new way to manage their energy use and lower their bills. To help you understand how this will work, we asked the TOU team to explain the basics of TOU rates and how they… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle City Light is proud to share that we received the 2025 Tree Line USA award! This is our 12th year in a row receiving this award from the Arbor Day Foundation. This recognition celebrates our dedication to protecting urban trees while providing reliable electricity service. What is Tree Line… [ Keep reading ]
Hydropower is the backbone of Seattle’s electricity. It has played a vital role in powering communities across the Pacific Northwest for more than a century.
