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Lighten Your Load: Saving Energy and Money in 2025

New rate updates for 2025 As of January 1, 2025, Seattle City Light has new electricity rates, which were approved by the Seattle City Council as part of the 2025-2030 Strategic Plan. These adjustments reflect our ongoing commitment to maintaining safe, reliable, and environmentally responsible energy services for all our… [ Keep reading ]

Our Most Popular Photos of the Week for 2024

Each week, we share a Photo of the Week on our social media channels that is taken by a different City Light employee. We’re so grateful for the contributions and new perspectives our employees share. These gorgeous photos are usually of beautiful Washington landscapes, our hydroelectric projects, and more. With… [ Keep reading ]

Winter Weather Prep: Stay Safe and Save Electricity

Winter weather and storms can make life challenging. Roads, sidewalks, and homes may become dangerous, and power outages can happen. Preparing for these challenges not only ensures your safety, but also helps you conserve energy when it matters most. We’ve created this guide to help you stay safe and use… [ Keep reading ]

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

Seattle City Light is excited to share that, for the third year in a row, we’ve been ranked #1 in customer satisfaction in the West among midsize utilities. We achieved the highest satisfaction score among electric utilities in the west serving 50,000–89,999 business customers, according to the J.D. Power 2024… [ Keep reading ]

Beacon Pacific Village: A Landmark in Sustainable and Affordable Housing

Seattle City Light is excited to share the completion of Beacon Pacific Village, a new affordable housing development, in partnership with the Seattle Chinatown International District Preservation and Development Authority (SCIDpda), the Housing Development Consortium, and others. At a recent ribbon-cutting ceremony, we joined community members, partners, and stakeholders to… [ Keep reading ]

Slay These Energy Vampires to Save on Your Electricity Bill!

This spooky season is the perfect moment to inspect your home for energy vampires. Don’t worry, we are not talking about the blood-sucking, mythological ones. We’re talking about those devices that consume power when they’re plugged in — even when they are not in use — and might be costing… [ Keep reading ]

Stay Safe and Save Electricity During Windstorms

Windstorms can be powerful and unpredictable, posing risks to safety and causing power outages. Being prepared and informed is key to minimizing their impact on your daily life. From securing outdoor items and preparing an emergency kit to developing a preparedness plan, let’s look at some practical safety tips to… [ Keep reading ]

Maritime Electrification in Seattle: A Path to a Sustainable Future

Seattle’s waterfront is undergoing a major transformation to become one of the greenest and most energy-efficient ports in North America. At the heart of this endeavor is maritime electrification. Here’s what that means: Join us as we take a look at this exciting journey towards a greener port and sustainable… [ Keep reading ]

The Power of Public: How Seattle City Light’s Ownership Benefits You

Seattle City Light has powered your homes and workspaces for decades as your very own public electrical utility. The first full week of October is Public Power Week, and we want to explore how City Light’s history and public ownership benefit you and the greater Seattle community. Let’s take a… [ Keep reading ]

Jumpstart Your Journey: A Beginner’s Guide to Electric Vehicles

Welcome to National Drive Electric Week! As public interest and technological innovation in the electric vehicle (EV) sector continue to accelerate, we invite you to join us on a knowledge drive with our Electric Vehicles 101 blog post. Embracing the electric revolution: An introduction to EVs Electric vehicles are no… [ Keep reading ]