Seattle City Light is excited to introduce our new Distributed Energy Resources (DER) web page, a centralized hub designed to help customers learn about accessing solar power, battery storage, and other clean energy technologies. We know many customers want to install DERs, and this new page aims to make it… [ Keep reading ]
With summer well underway in the Pacific Northwest, Seattle City Light has been preparing for a high-risk wildfire season. This year, conditions are drier than usual. Washington state saw some of its lowest snowpack on record, snow melted earlier than normal, and many parts of the state are already in… [ Keep reading ]
The Basics How long have you been at City Light? Over three years, started at Seattle City Light in March 2023. Division: Workplace Logistics Tell us about your role. As the physical security program manager for Seattle City Light, I lead and coordinate the strategies, systems, and partnerships that safeguard our most critical… [ Keep reading ]
In the Pacific Northwest, we have excellent opportunities to experience nature. But some locations, including the South Fork Tolt’s dam, reservoir, watershed, and much of the river are inaccessible for a variety of reasons. In addition to private land ownership, limited road access, and the ruggedness of terrain around parts… [ Keep reading ]
On Tuesday, June 23, Seattle City Council approved City Light’s new Integrated Resource Plan (IRP). This is an important milestone for the utility and our customers who depend on reliable, clean, and affordable electricity. The IRP helps us understand the evolving energy landscape and serves as a roadmap for how… [ Keep reading ]
The Basics How long have you been at City Light? I started in May 2023, so 3 years. Division: Power Supply Business Unit Tell us about your role. I supervise a team of eight power marketers who trade on the Western energy markets daily, monthly, and beyond to both serve our load and… [ Keep reading ]
On June 24, City Light and the Colville National Forest welcomed visitors to a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Peewee Falls Overlook to officially open the słqqax̣s č̓ čax̣íwłkʷ (Salmo Passage Trail) to the public. The event at the northern trailhead marked the completion of a project years in the making…. [ Keep reading ]
Bats, lynx, and wolverines, oh my! After an Earth Month full of amazing animals, we are thrilled to announce groups from Woodland Park Zoo, Home Range Wildlife, and the University of Washington as our 2026 Wildlife Research Grant recipients. Through our competitive Wildlife Research Program, Seattle City Light provides wildlife-research… [ Keep reading ]
Update: Seattle City Light’s 2027-2032 Strategic Plan was approved by Seattle City Council on July 7, 2026. The energy industry is at a turning point, and so are we. How we use energy, where it comes from, and what it costs is changing quickly. Like utilities across the nation, City… [ Keep reading ]
Many people in our region are facing affordability challenges. At the same time, the cost of providing utility services, including electricity, water, sewer, and garbage, continues to rise. Seattle City Light and Seattle Public Utilities provide options to help customers manage their utility bills. To help more households access savings,… [ Keep reading ]
