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City of Seattle Announces Two Day Temporary Suspension of Public Works Construction to Conduct Health and Safety Training for Workers and Update Protocols

April 8, 2020

On Tuesday, April 7, 2020, Mayor Durkan announced that starting Thursday, April 9, 2020, the City of Seattle will require contractors and employees working on public works projects in Seattle to suspend work until Saturday, April 11, 2020. While the projects affected are permitted to continue under Governor Inslee’s Stay… [ Keep reading ]

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Energy Conservation Tips While You Stay Home to Stay Healthy

April 8, 2020

On April 2, 2020, Governor Jay Inslee extended the Stay Home, Stay Healthy order through May 4, 2020. This decision was made to protect Washingtonians and ensure we are working together to flatten the curve. The City of Seattle has many resources for those that are financially impacted by COVID-19… [ Keep reading ]

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Seattle City (spot)Light: Paul Nissley

April 6, 2020

Paul Nissley Joined City Light in February 2019 as a Data Scientist/Strategic Advisor under Aliza Seelig in the Resources Planning, Forecasting, and Analysis group. Born in The Dalles, Ore., Paul and his family moved to Mount Vernon when he was two years old. “We moved for my dad to take… [ Keep reading ]

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COVID-19 Response: An open letter from City Light CEO, Debra Smith

April 2, 2020

At Seattle City Light we are working hard to react quickly to COVID-19 while remaining committed to the well-being, both physical and financial, of our dedicated employees and the communities we serve. We’re doing our best to navigate through this unprecedented event as each day brings new developments. Our service… [ Keep reading ]

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City Light’s Commitment to Safe Employees and Reliable Service During the COVID-19 Crisis

March 27, 2020

Seattle City Light is committed to the well-being of our employees and the community we serve. Our service is an essential need, and its reliability is a top priority. In order to maintain system reliability while keeping our employees safe, we have instituted a number of measures in response to… [ Keep reading ]

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Community COVID-19 Resources

March 18, 2020

Seattle City Light is here to help you through the COVID-19 pandemic. The utility will not shut off your power for non-payment of your electric bill during this emergency. Utility Bill Assistance Utility Discount Program (UDP) Income-eligible customers can apply to the Utility Discount Program and receive a 60% discount… [ Keep reading ]

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Seattle City (spot)Light: Judy Blinder

March 16, 2020

Judy Blinder has been a dedicated Seattle City Light employee since 1993. “My whole time here, I have worked in the Finance Division,” Judy explained. “When I started, we were three organizational units: Budget, Rates, and Financial Requirements and Economic Analysis (FREA). Eventually, Rates and FREA were merged together to… [ Keep reading ]

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COVID-19: Customer Service Centers Closing Temporarily as Precautionary Measure

March 13, 2020

Mayor Jenny A. Durkan has announced additional steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The virus has already spread in our community, so we are at a pivotal moment to slow the spread to the most vulnerable individuals. Earlier this week, the State and County announced additional measures to curb… [ Keep reading ]

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Serving Our Customers Amid the COVID-19 Crisis

March 12, 2020

The City of Seattle continues to follow guidance from our public health authorities including Public Health – Seattle and King County Washington State Department of Health, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regarding COVID-19. At Seattle City Light we are continuing to provide essential services to our… [ Keep reading ]

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How City Light Can Assist with Your Bill During the COVID-19 Outbreak

March 12, 2020

The lasting impacts of COVID-19 are becoming more apparent every day. As our region grapples with this changing environment, we are seeing the financial toll of the virus taking shape, leaving some of our customers in challenging financial straits. We want you to know that City Light and Seattle Public… [ Keep reading ]

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