Every August 24, we celebrate National Hydropower Day. This day helps us remember one of America’s oldest renewable energy sources. Hydropower has powered communities for over 100 years. Today, it plays a bigger role than ever as we work toward a cleaner energy future. What is hydropower? Hydropower generates electricity by using flowing water. Water […]| Powerlines
On August 14, we held a ribbon-cutting event to announce the opening of Metaline Falls Portage Park! This new 10-acre day-use park in Metaline Falls, Washington, combines accessibility, local history, and natural beauty into one remarkable space. A memorable gathering The ceremony welcomed around 50 attendees, including State Representative Andrew Engel, who joined local residents, […]| Powerlines
Anabel Roza is Seattle City Light’s Vegetation Management & Wildfire Mitigation Manager Every year, utilities across the country report vegetation-related outages. In fact, some of the worst wildfires in history have started when trees touched power lines. In a region like ours, where forests and infrastructure often overlap, the stakes are high. That’s where the […]| Powerlines
The Basics Division: Engineering and Technology Operations How long have you been at City Light? I started full time work on August 27, 2007. Tell us about your role: I work in Distribution Engineering Services at the South Service Center as a lead engineer. I check new engineers’ work orders and provide coaching to help […]| Powerlines
Seattle City Light has been named a 2025 Trusted Business Partner by Escalent, a leading data analytics and advisory firm specializing in human behavior research. This recognition places City Light among the top-performing utilities in the nation. The award highlights our commitment to providing exceptional customer service. We are proud of our success in building […]| Powerlines
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 will cost less during other […]| Powerlines
Today, Senator Patty Murray brought together leaders from clean energy and climate action to address a critical threat to Washington’s energy future. The roundtable brought urgent attention to cuts to clean energy tax credits and their far-reaching impacts on the region’s environment, economy, and energy security. These cuts threaten clean energy goals and could also […]| Powerlines
The Basics How long have you been at City Light? Since July 2001 Division: Customer Operations Tell us about your role: I am an account technician in the Account Validation group within Customer Operations. My job involves taking care of the key customer accounts and making sure everything is right before sending bills to customers. […]| Powerlines
The Seattle region has been getting hotter and drier each summer, making it harder to meet energy needs. At City Light, we plan ahead to make sure there’s enough electricity by adapting to challenges like reduced snowpack, longer heatwaves, and fluctuating energy prices. Here’s how we’ve been adapting to these challenges. Why water is important […]| Powerlines
The Basics Division: Stations and Operations How long have you been at City Light? June 2013 (12 years) Tell us about your role. What does your job entail? Over the past 12 years at City Light, I’ve had the pleasure of contributing to a wide range of projects and collaborating with some of the best […]| Powerlines
National Cut Your Energy Costs Day is a great time to find ways to save money and reduce energy use. Even if you rent, there are simple steps you can take to lower your utility bills and make your home more energy efficient. Small, affordable changes can make a big difference. For example, sealing drafts […]| Powerlines
Seattle City Light has new electricity rates. Try some of these tips for simple, everyday savings.| Powerlines
