The Basics How long have you been at City Light? Almost three years Division: Engineering and Technology Operations Tell us about your role. I’m an electrical engineer on the Generation team. We work in the planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of City Light’s hydroelectric generation facilities. My favorite thing… [ Keep reading ]
Each year, during the first full week of October, we join other public power utilities across the country to celebrate our collective mission: to provide safe, reliable, and affordable power to the communities we serve. From our field crews and engineers to our essential teams in customer service, finance, utility… [ Keep reading ]
The Basics Division: Office of the General Manager How long have you been at City Light? 4 years Tell us about your role: My role is to ensure City Light employees are supported through organizational change initiatives. As the Organizational Change Manager, I lead a team of four in… [ Keep reading ]
Our Energy Heroes educational program had an outstanding 2024-2025 school year. We reached more students than ever before while maintaining our commitment to equity and academic excellence. Since 2008, Energy Heroes has brought hands-on learning about electrical safety, renewable energy, and conservation directly to classrooms across our service area. This… [ Keep reading ]
The Basics How long have you been at City Light? 22 years Division: Engineering and Technology Operations Tell us about your role. For the last 22 years, it has been a great pleasure to work and grow in the Technical Resources Unit. In my current role, I manage a talented and… [ Keep reading ]
Last May, we celebrated the grand opening of our Native Salmonid Conservation Facility in Usk, Washington. Built as part of the Boundary Hydroelectric Project’s federal relicensing agreement, the facility represents our commitment to environmental stewardship and the restoration of native trout populations. Now, one year later, we’re excited to share the progress… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle City Light’s third annual Electric Car Guest Drive took place on Saturday, August 23. The event brought together curious drivers and cutting-edge electric vehicles (EVs) for a day of hands-on exploration. Despite rising temperatures later in the day, the event drew steady crowds and delivered impressive results. Test drive… [ Keep reading ]
The Basics Division: Operations – Skagit Hydroelectric Project How long have you been at City Light? I was originally hired in March 2016, and I started at the Skagit Project in July 2023. So, I’ve worked at City Light for nine years now. Tell us about your role. What does… [ Keep reading ]
On August 20, more than 100 guests met at the Cedar River Watershed to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Cedar River Watershed Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP). The event brought together past and present staff, committee members, and partners to reflect on the hard work and collaboration that has defined… [ Keep reading ]
Every August 24, we celebrate National Hydropower Day. This day helps us remember one of America’s oldest renewable energy sources. Hydropower has powered communities for over 100 years. Today, it plays a bigger role than ever as we work toward a cleaner energy future. What is hydropower? Hydropower generates electricity… [ Keep reading ]
