In the wake of last week’s bomb cyclone, hundreds of City Light employees worked together to restore power to all 114,000 customers affected by high winds, downed trees and blowing debris. What happened? On Tuesday, November 19, strong winds from a rare “bomb cyclone” hit the Seattle area. Gusts of… [ Keep reading ]
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 ]
UPDATE – November 22, 3:30 p.m. Since the major windstorm Tuesday evening, over 111,000 customers have had power restored, and as of 4:00 p.m., fewer than 3,000 remain affected. We have numerous crews in the field, including line and tree service teams, and we are grateful for the support from… [ Keep reading ]
November winds and rain have officially arrived and along with them so has the risk of power outages. Seattle City Light is prepared to answer the call when power outages occur by keeping crews and equipment at the ready, but there are some things that you can do at home… [ Keep reading ]
The Basics Division: Boundary Licensing How long have you been at City Light? Since May 2018 Tell us about your role. I coordinate and conduct fisheries projects and studies in and around Boundary Reservoir to meet our licensing requirements for Boundary Dam operations. This involves supporting and conserving native salmonid… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle City Light is excited to share the completion of Beacon Pacific Village, a new affordable housing development, in partnership with the Seattle Chinatown International District Preservation and Development Authority (SCIDpda), the Housing Development Consortium, and others. At a recent ribbon-cutting ceremony, we joined community members, partners, and stakeholders to… [ Keep reading ]
This spooky season is the perfect moment to inspect your home for energy vampires. Don’t worry, we are not talking about the blood-sucking, mythological ones. We’re talking about those devices that consume power when they’re plugged in — even when they are not in use — and might be costing… [ Keep reading ]
Windstorms can be powerful and unpredictable, posing risks to safety and causing power outages. Being prepared and informed is key to minimizing their impact on your daily life. From securing outdoor items and preparing an emergency kit to developing a preparedness plan, let’s look at some practical safety tips to… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle’s waterfront is undergoing a major transformation to become one of the greenest and most energy-efficient ports in North America. At the heart of this endeavor is maritime electrification. Here’s what that means: Join us as we take a look at this exciting journey towards a greener port and sustainable… [ Keep reading ]
Update: On Nov. 21, Seattle City Council voted to adopt the 2025-2026 budget, which includes approval for Seattle City Light’s planned rate increases. Seattle City Light is a public, not-for-profit utility, and we make decisions for the long-term benefit of our customers and the communities we serve. We work hard… [ Keep reading ]
