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 ]
Every August 24, we celebrate National Hydropower Day. This day helps us remember one of America’s oldest renewable energy sources. Hydropower has powered communities for over 100 years. Today, it plays a bigger role than ever as we work toward a cleaner energy future. What is hydropower? Hydropower generates electricity… [ 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 ]
Anabel Roza is Seattle City Light’s Vegetation Management & Wildfire Mitigation Manager Every year, utilities across the country report vegetation-related outages. In fact, some of the worst wildfires in history have started when trees touched power lines. In a region like ours, where forests and infrastructure often overlap, the stakes… [ Keep reading ]
The Basics Division: Engineering and Technology Operations How long have you been at City Light? I started full time work on August 27, 2007. Tell us about your role: I work in Distribution Engineering Services at the South Service Center as a lead engineer. I check new engineers’ work orders… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle City Light has been named a 2025 Trusted Business Partner by Escalent, a leading data analytics and advisory firm specializing in human behavior research. This recognition places City Light among the top-performing utilities in the nation. The award highlights our commitment to providing exceptional customer service. We are proud… [ Keep reading ]
Starting in fall 2025, we are introducing a Time of Use (TOU) rate for homes and small to medium businesses. With TOU, when you use electricity affects how much you pay. Electricity will cost more during peak hours (from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.), when demand is highest, but it… [ Keep reading ]
Today, Senator Patty Murray brought together leaders from clean energy and climate action to address a critical threat to Washington’s energy future. The roundtable brought urgent attention to cuts to clean energy tax credits and their far-reaching impacts on the region’s environment, economy, and energy security. These cuts threaten clean… [ Keep reading ]
The Basics How long have you been at City Light? Since July 2001 Division: Customer Operations Tell us about your role: I am an account technician in the Account Validation group within Customer Operations. My job involves taking care of the key customer accounts and making sure everything is right… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle region has been getting hotter and drier each summer, making it harder to meet energy needs. At City Light, we plan ahead to make sure there’s enough electricity by adapting to challenges like reduced snowpack, longer heatwaves, and fluctuating energy prices. Here’s how we’ve been adapting to these… [ Keep reading ]
