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City Light Named 2025 Business and Residential Customer Champion

At Seattle City Light, we strive to provide our customers with exceptional service and support. We are honored to be named a 2025 Residential Customer Champion and, for the second year in a row, a 2025 Business Customer Champion. These honors come from the Cogent Syndicated 2025 Utility Trusted Brand… [ Keep reading ]

Energy-Saving Resolutions for Your Home: A Year of Lower Bills

January is the perfect time to set resolutions for new habits. But if we’re honest, some are harder to keep than others – especially if it takes a while to see results. New diet and exercise plans may fade in a month or two, but making a commitment to saving… [ Keep reading ]

New Year, New Savings: How City Light Can Help You Cut Costs in 2026

January is often a time for setting goals. While some resolutions can be tough to stick to, saving energy is a goal that pays off all year long. Whether you are managing a household or running a business, energy efficiency is one of the best investments you can make this… [ Keep reading ]

How to Save Money with Our Time of Use Rate

Starting in fall 2025, we are introducing a Time of Use (TOU) rate for homes and small to medium businesses. With TOU, when you use electricity affects how much you pay. Electricity will cost more during peak hours (from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.), when demand is highest, but it… [ Keep reading ]

Exploring the Benefits of a Time of Use Rate with Customer Stories  

We’ve been talking about how a Time of Use (TOU) rate can save money and help reduce energy use during busy hours. By changing when you use energy, you might lower your bills and help create a more sustainable energy system. As we prepare to introduce a Time of Use (TOU)… [ Keep reading ]

Why Seattle City Light Is Offering a Time of Use Rate 

Seattle City Light has been helping customers save energy and money since 1977. Over the years, our focus on energy efficiency has lowered bills and reduced the need for expensive new power sources. Now, we are introducing a Time of Use (TOU) rate this year to continue this effort.  TOU… [ Keep reading ]

Planting Safely Near Power Lines

When you plant trees or shrubs near power lines, it’s important to think about safety. Making the right choices can prevent power outages, keep your community safe, and avoid damage to electrical equipment. Here’s what you need to know. Picking the right tree height When planting near power line, choose… [ Keep reading ]

Key Q&A on the Basics of Seattle City Light’s Upcoming Time of Use (TOU) Rates

Seattle City Light will introduce a Time of Use (TOU) rate in 2025, giving customers a new way to manage their energy use and lower their bills. To help you understand how this will work, we asked the TOU team to explain the basics of TOU rates and how they… [ Keep reading ]

Low and No-Cost Ways Renters Can Save Money on Electricity Bills

Living in a rental property can sometimes feel limiting when it comes to energy efficiency. But that doesn’t mean you’re powerless to make meaningful changes. There are plenty of simple, affordable ways to save energy without major upgrades. Each can help you lower your electricity bills while being environmentally conscious…. [ Keep reading ]

How to Save Money and Energy with Efficient Appliances (2025 Update) 

New appliances can save you money on your energy and water bills. If you’ve chosen an Energy Star product, checked efficiency ratings, or explored rebates, you’re off to a great start! Here’s how to make the most of your energy-efficient appliances. 1. Choose the best appliances Look for appliances that… [ Keep reading ]