Historically, March 21st is that day that we celebrate National Renewable Energy Day. It’s an excellent time to highlight Seattle City Light’s commitment to sustainable power. Let’s see how renewable energy is shaping our future. The national energy landscape While the world strives toward growing its renewable energy resources, on… [ Keep reading ]
This week, Seattle City Council adopted Seattle City Light’s new 2025-2030 Transportation Electrification Strategic Investment Plan (TESIP). This updated plan identifies City Light’s priorities as we continue investing in electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, the grid, and our communities. We are committed to investing in Puget Sound’s transportation system to… [ Keep reading ]
In the wake of last week’s bomb cyclone, hundreds of City Light employees worked together to restore power to all 114,000 customers affected by high winds, downed trees and blowing debris. What happened? On Tuesday, November 19, strong winds from a rare “bomb cyclone” hit the Seattle area. Gusts of… [ Keep reading ]
UPDATE – November 22, 3:30 p.m. Since the major windstorm Tuesday evening, over 111,000 customers have had power restored, and as of 4:00 p.m., fewer than 3,000 remain affected. We have numerous crews in the field, including line and tree service teams, and we are grateful for the support from… [ Keep reading ]
November winds and rain have officially arrived and along with them so has the risk of power outages. Seattle City Light is prepared to answer the call when power outages occur by keeping crews and equipment at the ready, but there are some things that you can do at home… [ Keep reading ]
The energy landscape is quickly evolving to be greener, smarter, and more resilient. Seattle City Light’s six-year Strategic Plan is our roadmap to ensure that we are also evolving to safely deliver affordable, reliable, and environmentally responsible service for many years to come. Our 2025-2030 Strategic Plan Update was formally… [ Keep reading ]
Every year on July 10, we celebrate National Lineworker Appreciation Day. This special day honors the dedication of utility lineworkers across the country who are committed to keeping the lights on, maintaining infrastructure, and protecting public safety. Here at Seattle City Light, we want to take a moment to say… [ Keep reading ]
Over the past few weeks of intense heat waves, utilities across the United States have been facing elevated peak loads due to increased demand for power. During periods of extreme weather, utilities experience elevated load demands which result in higher-than-normal peak loads. Extreme heat has been less of an issue… [ Keep reading ]
Today Mayor Bruce Harrell hosted a ceremony at Seattle City Hall to officially swear in Dawn Roth Lindell as Seattle City Light’s next General Manager and Chief Executive Officer. Seattle City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday, June 4, to confirm Lindell’s appointment. With this confirmation, Lindell becomes only the third… [ Keep reading ]
School shuttles, delivery vans, recycling trucks, and public transit buses are the next wave of electric vehicles to be hitting our roads. Reduced costs, ambitious policies, and advances in technology are driving forces behind the electrification of medium-and heavy-duty vehicles (MHDVs). Their adoption is expected to increase dramatically over the… [ Keep reading ]
