After extensive engagement and review of available options, City Light selects California Independent System Operator due to its experience as a Balancing Authority, Transmission Operator and Market Operator in the Western Interconnection.
Business Unit Administrator Jackie Smith talks about her travels, dancing and plans for retirement.
Line Crew Chief Vinod Kumar celebrated 20 years at City Light in August. “I started as a meter reader,” Vinod said. “From there, I worked in the warehouse and later became a material supplier. After a few years, I applied to the lineworker apprenticeship program and have been in this… [ Keep reading ]
Mayor Durkan is currently seeking two candidates to fill vacant City Light Review Panel positions. The vacancies are the Economist and Financial Analyst positions to serve on the Seattle City Light Review Panel. The Review Panel, established in 2010, plays a critical role in providing input and engagement of City Light ratepayers… [ Keep reading ]
Starting in mid-September, Seattle City Light will begin a new civil construction project in the University District area. Crews will excavate and install underground electrical conduit along NE Pacific Street (between Montlake Boulevard NE and 15th Avenue NE). The work will increase electrical reliability for the area and support Sound Transit’s Link Light Rail expansion project.
From Electrical Engineering Manager to his current position as Generations Operations & Engineering (GO&E) Director, Faz Kasraie has played an active role in City Light’s generation projects since joining the utility in 1983. “I’ll celebrate 35 years with City Light this November,” Faz said. “I started as an assistant electrical… [ Keep reading ]
Tim Epps has worked at City Light’s Skagit Project for nearly 29 years. He began his career as a warehouser in the Machine Shop, but five years ago he stepped into his current role as Sr. Material Controller. “I’m responsible for all of the purchasing at the Skagit project, including… [ Keep reading ]
Melissa Skelton has been at City Light for three and a half years. She initially served as a Legal Affairs Advisor on a small team in the General Manager’s Office, but now works in Regulatory Affairs as a strategic advisor. “I love my job. I’m in the right place at… [ Keep reading ]
Office Aide Scott Richter has worked at City Light for 20 years. As part of the Safety, Health and Wellness team, Scott helps to manage the day-to-day duties of the division. “I’m responsible for a lot of the filing, office supply maintenance and mail deliveries,” Scott explained. “I also help… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle City Light submitted to the City Council today a rate schedule for the next two years that follows the directions Mayor Jenny Durkan gave us during development of our Strategic Plan, which was approved in June.
