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What Your City Light Rate Covers

When you flip a switch, the room lights up instantly. This simple action works every time because of a large network of dams, power lines, substations, and workers who operate around the clock. Every time you pay your City Light bill, you help fund this system. We want to be… [ Keep reading ]

Wildlife Caught on Camera in the South Fork Tolt

The Cascade foothills are home to a variety of captivating wildlife. It’s also the location of the small but important South Fork Tolt Hydroelectric Project. We are currently in the process of renewing the project’s license with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). The relicensing process includes two years of… [ Keep reading ]

City Light Employees Gather for Annual Memorial Day Ceremonies

City Light employees gathered on May 21 in remembrance to our fallen service members at our annual Memorial Day Flag Raising Ceremonies. Held at both the North and South Service Centers, this event brings colleagues together to honor the servicemembers who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. This tradition… [ Keep reading ]

Introducing our New Time of Use Rate 

We are excited to share that our Residential Time of Use (TOU) rate is now available to you. We’ve also launched our new online tool, Energy Insights, to help you explore your energy use and compare your rate options. Here’s everything you need to know. How the TOU rate works With TOU, when you use electricity affects how much you pay. Electricity… [ Keep reading ]

City Light Receives Diamond Designation as a Reliable Public Power Provider

City Light has earned a diamond level Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3) designation from the American Public Power Association. This award certifies that we have demonstrated leading practices in providing the highest degree of reliable and safe electric service. The RP3 designation lasts for three years and recognizes public power… [ Keep reading ]

Residential Time of Use Rate Coming May 2026

We’re excited to share that our new Time of Use (TOU) rate will be available to residential customers in May 2026. We know many customers are eager to explore the rate, and we appreciate your patience while we prepare for launch. How the TOU rate works With a TOU rate,… [ Keep reading ]

City Light Leadership Updates

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 ]

Seattle City Light Earns National Tree Care Recognition for 13th Year in a Row

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 ]

Powering Our Future: Celebrating National Renewable Energy Day

Saturday, March 21, marks National Renewable Energy Day. It gives us a perfect opportunity to celebrate our region’s deep connection to renewable power. City Light has a long history of environmental stewardship. In fact, we’ve proudly been carbon neutral for more than two decades. As we look toward the future,… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle City (spot)Light: Weylin McGraw, Carpenter

The Basics Division: Carpenter Shop How long have you been at City Light? I just finished my third year. I was hired in December 2022, and my first day was January 18, 2023. Tell us about your role. As a carpenter, my work involves constructing concrete vaults and structures to house and protect underground utilities, including transformers. I also help maintain… [ Keep reading ]