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Celebrating Earth Day 2024: Seattle City Light’s Efforts Toward a Plastic-Free Future
Today is Earth Day! The theme for this year is “Planet vs. Plastics.” At Seattle City Light, we want to reinforce our efforts towards environmental ca
Posted Apr. 22
Seattle City (spot)Light: Paul Dockery, Senior Manager of Energy Resource Strategy & Planning
The Basics How long have you been at City Light? Since December 2022 Division: Power Management Tell us about your role: I support and lead teams
Posted Apr. 22
Announcing the 2024 Wildlife Research Program Grant Recipients
In early April, Seattle City Light and its Skagit River Hydroelectric Project Wildlife Research Advisory Committee announced the recipients of the 202
Posted Apr. 19
Transportation Electrification Blueprint Brought Electric Regional Busing, EV Charging Stations, Greener Streets, and more to Seattle in 2023
Transportation is Seattle’s leading cause of climate pollution. It accounts for nearly two thirds of the City’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions. Unsust
Posted Apr. 17
It’s Official! Relicensing the South Fork Tolt Hydroelectric Project Is Underway   
The City of Seattle filed documents on April 8 with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to formally begin relicensing the South Fork Tolt
Posted Apr. 17
Give Bees a Chance: Creating your own pollinators garden
Bees, wasps, butterflies, moths, bats, birds, and beetles: pollinators are critical to our ecosystem. They help ensure that plants and crops can grow
Posted Apr. 12
What Uses the Most Electricity in Your Home?
We’ve shared low-cost, no-cost, and advanced ways to save money on your electricity bill. Today, let’s look at what uses the most electric
Posted Apr. 10
Seattle City (spot)Light: Ruslan Radzhapov, Right-of-Way Maintenance Worker
The Basics Division: Vegetation Management   How long have you been at City Light? Two years Tell us about your role: I maintain the vegetation, repai
Posted Apr. 08

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