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Join Seattle City Light at Fauntleroy Street Tree Planting Nov. 2

The days are getting shorter, the air is a little cooler and it is the perfect time to plant trees in the Seattle. Join Seattle City Light and the Fauntleroy community in planting 20 street trees in this vibrant neighborhood Nov. 2.

Regional Work Group Hopes to Reduce NW Utilities’ Earthquake Vulnerabilities

Understanding the seismic vulnerabilities utilities in the Pacific Northwest have and encouraging mitigation before the next big earthquake hits was the goal of the first meeting of the Northwest Electric Utility Seismic Group on Oct. 15. Seattle City Light hosted the meeting, which drew representatives from 10 utilities across the… [ Keep reading ]

City Light Settles Energy Crisis Claim With Powerex for $2 Million

Seattle City Light and Vancouver, B.C.-based Powerex filed a $2 million settlement agreement with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) today to resolve claims relating to high prices for energy that were charged during the West Coast energy crisis of 2000-01.

New Bright Lights at Paramount Mean Big Savings for Historic Theater

The Paramount Theater opened its Broadway season last night under new bright lights that will reduce the historic theater’s energy consumption enough to save $43,000 each year.

Lauren Rhoades of Seattle Wins ‘Cookin’ with Kilowatts’ Title

Lauren Rhoades of Seattle won the top prize in Seattle City Light’s Cookin’ with Kilowatts contest Wednesday with her recipe for 0.6 Kilowatt Coq Au Vin.

Green Power to the People – City Light is the Nation’s Greenest Utility

Seattle City Light is The Nation’s Greenest Utility and we can back up that claim.

Gov. Inslee Joins Public Power Week Celebration

Gov. Jay Inslee signed a proclamation today, recognizing the benefits that publicly owned electric utilities like Seattle City Light provide Washington residents and declaring the week of Oct. 6-12 as Public Power Week.

Get Snapping in Seattle City Light’s Public Power Week Photo Scavenger Hunt

To celebrate Public Power Week, which starts today, Seattle City Light invites you to join our photo scavenger hunt.

Horse Logger Helps Clear Hazard Trees Near Bridle Trails Power Lines

A bit of living history is on display at Bridle Trails State Park in Bellevue, where a volunteer horse logger is helping to protect Seattle’s electricity supply.