Historically, March 21st is that day that we celebrate National Renewable Energy Day. It’s an excellent time to highlight Seattle City Light’s commitment to sustainable power. Let’s see how renewable energy is shaping our future. The national energy landscape While the world strives toward growing its renewable energy resources, on… [ Keep reading ]
Hydropower is the backbone of Seattle’s electricity. It has played a vital role in powering communities across the Pacific Northwest for more than a century.
August 24 is National Hydropower Day! For over a century, hydropower has been a vital energy source for the Pacific Northwest and beyond. In fact, Washington is the leading producer of hydropower in the country. At Seattle City Light, we’re proud to manage an impressive hydroelectric system. Today, let’s explore… [ Keep reading ]
It’s National Renewable Energy Day on Thursday, March 21, 2024, and City Light has many reasons to be thankful and celebrate. U.S. Renewable Energy Make Up It may come as a surprise that only around 20% of the United States electricity is sourced from renewable energy resources. The bulk… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle City Light’s owned and operated hydroelectric facilities typically supply more than half of our customers’ power needs, and more than 80% of the electricity we deliver to our customers comes from hydroelectricity. But hydropower is more than just renewable electricity. This week, we are observing National Hydropower Day by sharing… [ Keep reading ]
Two extraordinary summers and a total of 18 months of intense research on the Skagit River are complete with the results of 33 studies submitted to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). The filing of the Updated Study Report signals that another milestone has been reached in the Skagit Hydroelectric… [ Keep reading ]
