As a public, not-for-profit utility, Seattle City Light makes decisions for the long-term benefit of our customers and the communities we serve. Effective January 1, 2026, you will see the previously approved average rate increase of 5.4% start appearing on your bill. Residential customers can anticipate an increase of around $4… [ 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 ]
Historically, March 21st is that day that we celebrate National Renewable Energy Day. It’s an excellent time to highlight Seattle City Light’s commitment to sustainable power. Let’s see how renewable energy is shaping our future. The national energy landscape While the world strives toward growing its renewable energy resources, on… [ Keep reading ]
Hydropower is the backbone of Seattle’s electricity. It has played a vital role in powering communities across the Pacific Northwest for more than a century.
This week, Seattle City Council adopted Seattle City Light’s new 2025-2030 Transportation Electrification Strategic Investment Plan (TESIP). This updated plan identifies City Light’s priorities as we continue investing in electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, the grid, and our communities. We are committed to investing in Puget Sound’s transportation system to… [ Keep reading ]
Siobhan Doherty is Seattle City Light’s Power Supply Officer. Electrification is transforming our daily lives, and the demand for reliable and sustainable energy is rising. Here at Seattle City Light, we’re helping lead the way during this energy evolution. Our commitment to safely delivering clean, reliable, and affordable energy is… [ Keep reading ]
Tamara Jenkins is Seattle City Light’s Project Delivery Director. Previously, we talked about the importance of reliable infrastructure. This includes everything from our power generation sites to the distribution lines that bring electricity directly to your homes and businesses. Today, I’m excited to share how Seattle City Light is investing… [ Keep reading ]
Andrew Strong is Seattle City Light’s Interim Environmental, Engineering, and Project Delivery Officer. In today’s interconnected world, the reliability of our electrical infrastructure is more important than ever. From adding line sensors to replacing aging wooden utility poles, laying new underground electrical cables, and installing new transformers, ensuring an uninterrupted… [ Keep reading ]
Over the past few weeks of intense heat waves, utilities across the United States have been facing elevated peak loads due to increased demand for power. During periods of extreme weather, utilities experience elevated load demands which result in higher-than-normal peak loads. Extreme heat has been less of an issue… [ Keep reading ]
It’s National Renewable Energy Day on Thursday, March 21, 2024, and City Light has many reasons to be thankful and celebrate. U.S. Renewable Energy Make Up It may come as a surprise that only around 20% of the United States electricity is sourced from renewable energy resources. The bulk… [ Keep reading ]
