On April 9, City Light welcomed Rob Santoff as Interim General Manager & CEO. Rob joined City Light in 2020 and brings more than 30 years of experience in the electric utility industry, working his way up from field crew member, to director, to officer. At City Light, Rob has… [ Keep reading ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
Last May, we celebrated the grand opening of our Native Salmonid Conservation Facility in Usk, Washington. Built as part of the Boundary Hydroelectric Project’s federal relicensing agreement, the facility represents our commitment to environmental stewardship and the restoration of native trout populations. Now, one year later, we’re excited to share the progress… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle City Light’s third annual Electric Car Guest Drive took place on Saturday, August 23. The event brought together curious drivers and cutting-edge electric vehicles (EVs) for a day of hands-on exploration. Despite rising temperatures later in the day, the event drew steady crowds and delivered impressive results. Test drive… [ Keep reading ]
On August 20, more than 100 guests met at the Cedar River Watershed to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Cedar River Watershed Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP). The event brought together past and present staff, committee members, and partners to reflect on the hard work and collaboration that has defined… [ Keep reading ]
On August 14, we held a ribbon-cutting event to announce the opening of Metaline Falls Portage Park! This new 10-acre day-use park in Metaline Falls, Washington, combines accessibility, local history, and natural beauty into one remarkable space. A memorable gathering The ceremony welcomed around 50 attendees, including State Representative Andrew… [ Keep reading ]
