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2009 Annual Report ‘A Test of Our Resilience’ Highlights City Light’s Performance During National Recession

In its 2009 Annual report, Seattle City Light shows how the utility was able to launch new energy conservation programs that nearly doubled savings goals despite a historic national recession and an unexpected plunge in revenue from surplus power sales.

Fisherman’s Ferry on Diablo Lake Resumes Service

Seattle City Light resumed service of the fisherman’s ferry on Diablo Lake this morning, June 22,following the installation of a replacement dock at the east end of the lake.

Arboretum Streetlight Replacement Work Starts June 21

Seattle City Light is scheduled to start work Monday, June 21, to replace 71 streetlights and the deteriorating underground electric cables that power them in the Washington Park Arboretum.

Boaters Urged to Stay Clear of Diablo Lake Rock Removals

Contractors for Seattle City Light are now working to remove loose rocks from the hillside above Diablo Lake at the site of a March rockslide. Access to the area is restricted and boaters and kayakers are urged to stay away for their safety.

City Light, Renton School District Unveil Viking 1 Solar Project

Seattle City Light and the Renton School District celebrated the installation of the Viking 1 solar energy demonstration project at Dimmitt Middle School today.

City Light Working to Restore Ross Lake Access

Seattle City Light is working to restore access to Ross Lake that was cut off by a rockslide in March that destroyed the landing dock at the east end of Diablo Lake.

Government Relations Veteran Joins Seattle City Light

City Light hired Maura Brueger, currently a senior advisor at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), to be the utility’s director of government and legislative affairs, Superintendent Jorge Carrasco announced today

Planned Power Outage at Seattle Center Monday, May 24

Seattle City Light plans to make necessary repairs within an electrical vault that affects Seattle Center. These repairs will take place during a 7-hour outage that will begin at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, May 23rd and will continue until Monday morning, May 24th with the planned power restored at 7:00 a.m.

Tuan Tran Named Director of Energy Delivery Engineering

Seattle City Light hired Tuan Tran to be the utility’s director of energy delivery engineering, Superintendent Jorge Carrasco announced today.

Customers Rate Seattle City Light Among the Best

Seattle City Light customers like what the utility is doing to improve customer service, corporate citizenship and communications while keeping electricity prices among the lowest in the nation.