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 ]
As of September 15, Seattle City Light has provided $200 bill credits to more than 93,000 income-qualified residential customers, representing about 20% of our customers. The credits — $18.7 million in total — were funded through the Washington Climate Commitment Act to reduce the energy burden of Washington’s clean energy… [ Keep reading ]
Deepening our collective knowledge of the South Fork Tolt On September 20, 2024, the City of Seattle (City) filed a Proposed Study Plan (PSP) with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) as required to relicense the South Fork Tolt Hydroelectric Project. Seattle Public Utilities has owned and operated the dam,… [ 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 ]
On Monday, July 29, Seattle City Light joined Gov. Inslee, Mayor Harrell, and the WA Dept. of Commerce to announce a $200 bill credit offered by Washington electric utilities through the Climate Commitment Act. “We are committed to ensuring that the benefits of the state’s clean energy transition reach everyone,… [ Keep reading ]
On May 31, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued their scoping document for relicensing the South Fork Tolt Hydroelectric Project. FERC uses this document to identify topics to address in their National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) analysis. The document also contains the plan and schedule for the rest of… [ 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 ]
Seattle City Light recently celebrated the opening of our new Native Salmonid Conservation Facility (NSCF) in Usk, Washington, on May 29. A ribbon-cutting event marked this significant milestone in conservation efforts, with more than 60 guests and remarks from the Kalispel Tribe of Indians, the Washington Department of Fish and… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle City Light was a proud participant at a recent Climate Solutions event. As an organization committed to environmental stewardship, it was an honor to support an event that draws together like-minded champions fighting for our earth. The event focused on the importance of protecting landmark climate policies and moving… [ Keep reading ]
On May 23, Seattle City Light employees gathered for our annual Memorial Day Flag Raising Ceremony. Dozens of employees met to pay their respects to the servicemembers who died serving in the United States Armed Forces. This annual tradition holds special value for City Light employees, many of whom have… [ Keep reading ]
