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(spot)Light: Scott Roberts

Scott Roberts is a Strategic Advisor for City Light’s Project Management Improvement Program, which is part of the Engineering and Technology Innovation unit. He’s served the City of Seattle for nearly 23 years with the past three here at the utility. A graduate of the University of Washington, Scott received… [ Keep reading ]

See Skagit: General Store Homemade Fudge

This summer, see the many places and meet the many faces of Skagit. Meet Kelly Regan. She’s one half of the dynamic duo serving up Skagit’s sweetest summer treat: homemade fudge. As store clerk of the Skagit General Store, Kelly is often the first face to greet travelers making their… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle City (spot)Light: Lorraine Stephens

Lorraine Stephens has been at City Light for 28 years and will celebrate her retirement this summer (her last day at the utility is July 5, but who’s counting?) Born in Iowa, her dad’s occupation as a preacher moved her family from town to town, state to state. Eventually, she… [ Keep reading ]

See Skagit: Diablo Lake Boat Tour

This summer, see the many places and meet the many faces of Skagit. Meet Tre Nabstedt. He’s one of three boat captains that takes you aboard Skagit Tour’s Alice Ross IV boat for an unforgettable cruise on Diablo Lake. This summer will mark his second season showcasing the incredible splendor… [ Keep reading ]

(spot)Light: Hina Arai

Hina Arai is the Utility Hearing Officer for City Light. Born in Pakistan, her family moved to the states, with stops in New York and Massachusetts before making a permanent home in the Pacific Northwest. She grew up in Aberdeen and attended college at the University of Washington (UW), majoring… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle City (spot)Light: Wanda Davis

In her 32 years at Seattle City Light, Electrical Construction and Maintenance Supervisor Wanda Davis has worked across various sites like the Cedar Falls and Tolt Hydro Projects, the Skagit Project Substations and her current location at Technical Metering Operations. In her role, Wanda supervises field crews and coordinators, including… [ Keep reading ]

City Light Employees Share Their Favorite Outdoor Spaces

Around the time of the summer solstice, the Seattle area experiences up to 16 hours of daylight. These long, sunny days (and evenings) are perfect opportunities to get outside and enjoy the weather. Think of the energy you can save by entertaining yourself in the sunlight instead of staying indoors and… [ Keep reading ]

Green Up Supports Renewable Energy with $1,000,000 in Grants

In 2017 and 2018, Seattle City Light’s Green Up program will provide $1,000,000 in grants to support renewable energy projects and education programs at schools, public institutions and nonprofit organizations.

Seattle City (spot)Light: Erin Thompson

Born in Olympia, Erin Thompson is a native Washingtonian who holds a B.A. in history from Western Washington University. “I’m a local girl all the way,” she said. In her role as Senior HR Business Partner, she leads the records and benefits group where she focuses on process improvements and… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle City (spot)Light: Tomas Todd

Electrical Construction and Maintenance Supervisor Tomas Todd (aka T. Todd) just celebrated 20 years with Seattle City Light. Based at the utility’s North Service Center, his role encompasses the prioritization of the Relay Unit’s projects and support to the Distribution, Transmission and Power Production electrical systems. This includes Relay testing… [ Keep reading ]