City Light’s 2012 Conservation Work to Save Customers $91 Million
Seattle City Light’s energy conservation work in 2012 will help customers save more than $91 million over the life span of the installed measures.
Seattle City Light’s energy conservation work in 2012 will help customers save more than $91 million over the life span of the installed measures.
By a vote of 8-0, the Seattle City Council has passed a resolution adopting Seattle City Light’s proposed six-year strategic plan. The plan includes revenue requirements that equal about a 4.7 percent rate increase for each of the next six years.
Warm, dry weather throughout the Pacific Northwest this winter will hurt Seattle City Light’s power supplies throughout 2010 and cut revenues from surplus power sales dramatically.
Seattle City Light customers who use Microsoft’s free online energy-saving application called Hohm now have several new enhancements that make it easier to track energy use, find ways to conserve electricity and reduce utility bills.
Seattle City Light is helping the historic Paramount Theater reduce its energy consumption and save money by replacing incandescent lighting with energy efficient fluorescent and LED fixtures — including a rebuild of the theater’s signature neon sign.
Seattle City Light customers will soon have a new tool to help them track their energy usage and get personalized recommendations for improving their energy efficiency thanks to a partnership between City Light and Microsoft.