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Driving the Future: Highlights from Seattle City Light’s Second Annual Electric Car Guest Drive

While onlookers gathered to gawk at, and even test drive, a Tesla Cybertruck, the 6,500 lbs futuristic behemoth recently debuted by the electric automaker, most attendees of the second-annual Electric Car Guest Drive got behind the wheel of more practical electric vehicles (EVs) too. Drivers gathered at Golden Gardens on… [ Keep reading ]

How Seattle City Light Is Planning for Increasing Energy Demands

Siobhan Doherty is Seattle City Light’s Power Supply Officer. Electrification is transforming our daily lives, and the demand for reliable and sustainable energy is rising. Here at Seattle City Light, we’re helping lead the way during this energy evolution. Our commitment to safely delivering clean, reliable, and affordable energy is… [ Keep reading ]

How Seattle City Light Is Securing a Reliable Future 

Tamara Jenkins is Seattle City Light’s Project Delivery Director. Previously, we talked about the importance of reliable infrastructure. This includes everything from our power generation sites to the distribution lines that bring electricity directly to your homes and businesses. Today, I’m excited to share how Seattle City Light is investing… [ Keep reading ]

Building a Resilient Community: The Importance of Infrastructure Reliability

Andrew Strong is Seattle City Light’s Interim Environmental, Engineering, and Project Delivery Officer. In today’s interconnected world, the reliability of our electrical infrastructure is more important than ever. From adding line sensors to replacing aging wooden utility poles, laying new underground electrical cables, and installing new transformers, ensuring an uninterrupted… [ Keep reading ]

Together Toward a Sustainable Future: Highlights from the AEE West Conference

As we face the challenges of climate change, effective energy management becomes key. Last week, Seattle City Light and energy experts from across the west coast met at the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) West conference. The goal? To discuss strategies for a clean energy future. Seattle City Light and… [ Keep reading ]

City Light and King County Metro Break Ground on New Electric Bus Base

On March 6, 2024, King County Metro hosted a groundbreaking event on their first 100% electric bus base. This new base will support 120 all-electric buses scheduled to begin service in 2026. This event represents another step in the collaborative efforts of City Light and King County Metro to electrify… [ Keep reading ]

A Buying Guide for Used EVs

If the cost of a brand-new car might not be in your budget right now, that doesn’t mean you’re completely out of the electrical vehicle game. In this installment of our EV series, we take a look at the pros and cons of buying a used EV and what to… [ Keep reading ]

Enthusiasm for EVs high at Electric Car Guest Drive

On September 23, as a kickoff to National Drive Electric Week, Seattle City Light sponsored an Electric Car Guest Drive at South Seattle College. During the event, attendees were able to test drive a variety of electric vehicles and learn about charging options at home, work, and in public. The… [ Keep reading ]

I’ve Bought an EV – Now What?

Purchasing a new vehicle takes into consideration a lot of personal factors. Lots of people are interested in purchasing an EV, but those same people have concerns around cost, range, and available charging locations that keep them on the fence. At this point in our series on electric vehicles, we’re… [ Keep reading ]

What Do I Need to Know About EV Charging?

There are lots of reasons to drive an electric vehicle (EV). They’re less expensive to operate and better for our health. They’re better for the environment, especially when they’re powered by renewable energy sources like Seattle City Light’s hydroelectric dams. Plus, they’re just fun to drive. Another reason to get an… [ Keep reading ]