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City Light Employees Gather for Annual Memorial Day Ceremonies

City Light employees gathered on May 21 in remembrance to our fallen service members at our annual Memorial Day Flag Raising Ceremonies. Held at both the North and South Service Centers, this event brings colleagues together to honor the servicemembers who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. This tradition… [ Keep reading ]

City Light Receives Diamond Designation as a Reliable Public Power Provider

City Light has earned a diamond level Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3) designation from the American Public Power Association. This award certifies that we have demonstrated leading practices in providing the highest degree of reliable and safe electric service. The RP3 designation lasts for three years and recognizes public power… [ 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 ]

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 ]

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 ]

How Businesses Can Save on Energy Upgrades This Year

At City Light, we want to make your energy solutions simple. We offer instant discounts, rebates, performance-based incentives, and other supporting services. With technical expertise, our teams are here to help! In fact, your business could save up to 70% on the cost of energy-efficient upgrades this year. Our teams… [ Keep reading ]

City Light Named 2025 Business and Residential Customer Champion

At Seattle City Light, we strive to provide our customers with exceptional service and support. We are honored to be named a 2025 Residential Customer Champion and, for the second year in a row, a 2025 Business Customer Champion. These honors come from the Cogent Syndicated 2025 Utility Trusted Brand… [ Keep reading ]

Energy-Saving Resolutions for Your Home: A Year of Lower Bills

January is the perfect time to set resolutions for new habits. But if we’re honest, some are harder to keep than others – especially if it takes a while to see results. New diet and exercise plans may fade in a month or two, but making a commitment to saving… [ Keep reading ]

New Year, New Savings: How City Light Can Help You Cut Costs in 2026

January is often a time for setting goals. While some resolutions can be tough to stick to, saving energy is a goal that pays off all year long. Whether you are managing a household or running a business, energy efficiency is one of the best investments you can make this… [ Keep reading ]

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 ]