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Why City Light Proposed a Rate Increase
Last month, we presented our proposed 2027–2032 Strategic Plan and rate ordinance to the Seattle City Council’s Parks and City Light Committee. The pl...
Posted Jul. 22
Fly With Us Over the Beautiful and Rugged South Fork Tolt River
In the Pacific Northwest, we have excellent opportunities to experience nature. But some locations, including the South Fork Tolt’s dam, reservoir, wa...
Posted Jul. 13
How City Light Is Creating Our Energy Future: 2026 Integrated Resource Plan
On Tuesday, June 23, Seattle City Council approved City Light’s new Integrated Resource Plan (IRP). This is an important milestone for the utility and...
Posted Jul. 09
Seattle City (spot)Light: Edward Park, Day Ahead and Forward Trading Supervisor
The Basics How long have you been at City Light? I started in May 2023, so 3 years. Division: Power Supply Business Unit Tell us about your role. I su...
Posted Jul. 06
A New Trail Opens in North Pend Oreille County
On June 24, City Light and the Colville National Forest welcomed visitors to a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Peewee Falls Overlook to officially open...
Posted Jun. 30
City Light’s 2026 Wildlife Research Grant Recipients
Bats, lynx, and wolverines, oh my! After an Earth Month full of amazing animals, we are thrilled to announce groups from Woodland Park Zoo, Home Range...
Posted Jun. 30
Seattle City (spot)Light: Karen Liu, Conservation Policy Analyst
THE BASICS Division: Customer Energy Solutions How long have you been at City Light? Since February 2024 Tell us about your role: I lead short- and lo...
Posted Jun. 29
Seattle City Light 2027-2032 Strategic Plan: Investing in Reliable Power, Renewable Energy, and Critical Upgrades
Update: Seattle City Light’s 2027-2032 Strategic Plan was approved by Seattle City Council on July 7, 2026. The energy industry is at a turning point,...
Posted Jun. 17

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