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Georgetown Flume Project Approved by Council Committee

The Seattle City Council Transportation & Utilities Committee voted today to approve the transfer of the unused Georgetown Flume site. In doing so, a vacant property takes a step toward a new life in service to the Georgetown and South Park communities. This decision allows Seattle City Light to transfer… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle City Light breaks ground on new solar microgrid at Miller Community Center

Seattle City Light began construction this week on a new solar microgrid at Miller Community Center, located in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood. The microgrid, a demonstration project, will provide backup power storage for the community center during emergency events, such as a windstorm or unplanned power outage.

Microgrid Open House Scheduled for Dec. 9 at Miller Community Center

Seattle City Light and Seattle Parks and Recreation invite community members to an open house at Miller Community Center (330 19th Avenue East, Seattle, WA 98112) to learn about the Resiliency Solar Microgrid Project. The open house will be held on Monday, December 9 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Seattle City Light awards contract for solar microgrid that will provide emergency backup power to Miller Community Center

Seattle City Light has awarded a $1.8 million contract to a team led by Worley to design and construct a solar microgrid at Miller Community Center, located in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood. The public is invited to attend an informational meeting on July 10.

Community Garden, Wetland Planned for Former Delridge Substation

Seattle City Light, Delridge Neighborhoods Development Association, and Seattle Parks and Recreation are transforming a former Delridge substation into community green space with a community garden, wetland, and educational programs for students and adults on growing food and environmental stewardship.

City Light Plans Work to Increase Reliability on Summit Avenue East

Seattle City Light is working to increase the reliability of the electrical system in the Capitol Hill neighborhood by installing new conduit (duct bank) and electrical vaults along Summit Avenue East and East John Street. The work will be completed in three stages.

10 Tips for Saving Electricity During the Holiday Season

With the holidays right around the corner, Seattle City Light urges you to join us in celebrating the season in an energy-efficient, cost efficient way! Here are a few tips from us to you on reducing electricity consumption through the holiday season.

Seattle City Light Sponsors Green Lake Pathway of Lights

Seattle City Light is proud to sponsor the 2015 Green Lake Pathway of Lights event Dec. 12 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. This free event is hosted by Seattle Parks and Recreation, and will feature an impressive show of luminaries along the Green Lake pathway.

Work on Lake Washington Blvd in the Arboretum Nearing Completion

The third and final full closure of Lake Washington Boulevard Eastfrom East Foster Island Roadto East Madison Street, through the Washington Park Arboretum, will take place this weekend to allow crews from several City of Seattle departments to safely work along the roadway. The project includes the installation of new LED streetlights by Seattle City Light.

City Light Community Solar Project Wins IREC Innovation Award

Seattle City Light’s Community Solar project has won a 2012 Innovation Award from the Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC).