Each year, the first week in October is set aside to recognize the many contributions made by the public power utilities that provide reliable electricity on a not-for-profit basis to 49 million Americans every day. As Public Power Week (Oct. 2 – 8) comes to a close, we look back on Seattle… [ Keep reading ]
It’s Energy Efficiency Day – what better time to shine a spotlight on energy saving tips to help you keep your home operating smoothly and efficiently as we head into the cooler months. Make the switch to LED Turning off lights that aren’t in use is an easy and cost-effective… [ Keep reading ]
It’s Public Power Week! Each year, the first full week in October marks a time to celebrate and acknowledge the many contributions made by public power utilities to provide safe, low-cost, and reliable power to our communities. To honor the occasion, we’re highlighting the people that make public power possible – our… [ Keep reading ]
The Basics How long have you been at City Light? 28 years Division: Transmission and Distribution (T&D) Field Operations Tell us about your role. What does your job entail? I am a field operations supervisor. I direct the day-to-day operations of the streetlight, line service, and pole yard at the South Service Center. … [ Keep reading ]
On July 23, 1900 – no, that’s not a typo. Ralph S. Hopkins drove the first motor car through Seattle more than 122 years ago. Ralph’s Woods Electric auto boasted a powerful three-horsepower motor. The motor car was one of only 4,000 automobiles, gas or electric, in the United States… [ Keep reading ]
The Basics How long have you been at City Light? 43 and a half years. Division: Transmission and Distribution Field Operations Tell us about your role. What does your job entail? I’ve spent all my time out on the overhead or underground residential distribution (URD) crews until recently, when I… [ Keep reading ]
After deferring or reducing increases in recent years, utility responds to pressures of inflation, growth and new technologies. Seattle City Light is a public, not-for-profit utility, and we make decisions for the long-term benefit of our community and customers. We work hard to keep rates low and predictable for all… [ Keep reading ]
The Basics How long have you been at City Light? On Oct. 22, 2022, I will have forty years with City Light. Division: Transmission & Distribution Operations Tell us about your role. What does your job entail? My position for the past two years has been tool room custodian. I make… [ Keep reading ]
The Basics How long have you been at City Light? 23 years Division: Engineering and Technology Operations Tell us about your role. What does your job entail? I support any mechanical-oriented work at our facilities, especially at the hydroelectric plants. While I have done work at the Skagit Hydroelectric Project, I primarily… [ Keep reading ]
The Basics How long have you been at City Light? 18 years Division: North Service Center Warehouse, Transmission and Distribution Field Operations Tell us about your role. What does your job entail? I am the chief warehouser at the North Service Center. I make sure inventory is ordered, received, stocked and delivered… [ Keep reading ]
