The Basics How long have you been at City Light? Six months. Division: Communications. Tell us about your role: As an internal communications advisor, I like to think of myself as a reporter for the utility. My role is to keep City Light’s workforce engaged and informed by writing and publishing… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle City Light will implement new rates effective Jan. 1, 2024. In addition to the planned 4.5% base rate increase adopted by City Council last fall, we will apply two automatic surcharges: The anticipated bill increase for a typical residential customer will be about $9 per month, or $18 per… [ Keep reading ]
The Basics How long have you been at City Light? I began at City Light in December 2022. Division: Communications Tell us about your role: I am the communications lead on several cross-matrixed projects across the utility including initiatives such as the Time of Use rate, Service to Bill, and the… [ Keep reading ]
The Basics How long have you been at City Light? Just about one year. Division: Communications Tell us about your role: I oversee City Light’s external web presence and manage the content on seattle.gov/city-light. Background Hometown: From Redmond, Wash., and now live in Everett Alma Mater: Washington State University Discipline/Trade of study: My… [ Keep reading ]
Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell is releasing the 2023-2024 Proposed Mid-Biennial Budget Adjustments. This budget reflects Mayor Harrell’s continued commitment to and investment in bold actions that address the urgent needs of our communities and advance our One Seattle priorities. Mayor Harrell’s proposal continues work initiated in the 2023 Adopted Budget… [ Keep reading ]
The Basics How long have you been at City Light? Since 2012. Division: Customer Engineering Tell us about your role: I onboard and train electric service representatives (ESRs), who are often the first point of contact for customers with inquiries, concerns, or requests related to electrical services. I provide our ESRs… [ Keep reading ]
The Basics Division: Transmission & Distribution Operations How long have you been at City Light? I started as an electrician constructor apprentice in August 2017. Tell us about your role: As an electrician constructor, my job primarily entails maintaining and upgrading the electrical grid equipment within the substations. I primarily work… [ Keep reading ]
The Basics How long have you been at City Light? Seven years Division: Transmission & Distribution Operations Tell us about your role: I replace, repair and troubleshoot power equipment, such as circuit breakers, transformers and capacitor banks at Seattle City Light’s substations and related facilities. Background Hometown: Bremerton, Wash. Alma mater: The Evergreen… [ Keep reading ]
The Basics How long have you been at City Light? I’ve been with the City of Seattle for 15 years and with City Light for 11 years. Division: Network, Stations, Metering and Shops Tell us about your role. My job as an electrician constructor is to maintain, repair, replace and/or construct… [ Keep reading ]
The Basics How long have you been at City Light? I started in October 2022. I’m two months shy of my one-year anniversary. Division: Safety, Health and Wellness Tell us about your role. As an industrial hygiene strategic advisor, I wear many different hats at the utility. I supervise two talented… [ Keep reading ]
