Denny Substation Activity Update and Website Video Launch
April 30, 2013
Progress continues on the first substation to be constructed by Seattle City Light in 30 years.
Seattle City Light Protects Nesting Birds by Delaying Utility Pole Removal
April 30, 2013
Seattle City Light customer and bird watcher Trileigh Tucker helped the utility protect several chickadees that were nesting in an old utility pole that was about to be removed.
Quick Tips for Finding the Right Light Bulb
April 30, 2013
The common light bulb has been through a few makeovers in the last decade. If you’re thoroughly confused by the wildly varied shapes, sizes, colors and specifications in the lighting aisle, you’re not alone.
Seattle City Light Names Tree Line USA Utility by Arbor Day Foundation
April 29, 2013
Seattle City Light was named a Tree Line USA Utility for 2013 by the Arbor Day Foundation for best practices in protecting and enhancing the urban forests in its service territory.
West Seattle Overhead Lines Upgrade Continues Saturday – April 27
April 26, 2013
This Saturday, April 27, crews will continue work in West Seattle, clearing old wire and dilapidated cross arms off poles along four blocks of Fauntleroy Way SW from SW Brandon to SW Graham.
Quick Action by Seattle, Portland Police Catches Alleged Con Artists
April 26, 2013
Quick action by the Seattle Police Department, working in cooperation with Seattle City Light and the Portland, Ore., Police Department, led to the arrest of four suspects involved in the theft of scrap copper from the utility’s South Service Center and the reported recovery of the stolen items.
Seattle City Light Announces New Chief of Staff
April 25, 2013
Sephir Hamilton joined Seattle City Light on April 15, filling the Chief of Staff role that has recently been vacant. He comes to the utility from Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation in Poughkeepsie, N.Y.
Climate Registry Designates Seattle City Light a Sustainability Leader with Climate Registered™ Status
April 25, 2013
For the second consecutive year, Seattle City Light achieved Climate Registered™ status by successfully measuring its carbon footprint, according to The Climate Registry’s best-in-class program. The utility then has a third party verify and report the data on The Registry’s website.
Power Restored in South Seattle
April 24, 2013
Seattle City Light crews completed full restoration of service to customers affected by a power outage in South Seattle about 2:15 p.m. today.
City Light Volunteers Partner with Rebuilding Together Seattle to Assist Homeowner with Repairs
April 24, 2013
A team of 38 Seattle City Light volunteers and family members, along with employees from McKinstry, are working side by side to make a significant difference in the life of one customer as part of Rebuilding Together Seattle’s Spring Rebuilding Day on April 27.