Current Projects
We're continuously working to improve our services and the communities we serve - from maintaining our infrastructure to upgrading equipment to exploring new energy technology solutions - all to deliver safe, clean, and reliable power to you. Click the button below to view a map of active projects.
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2nd Avenue Extension South Streetlight Upgrades
Replacing aging streetlights and underground electrical cables to enhance safety and reliability.
Advanced Metering Installations
Replacing older meters with new wireless advanced meters.
Belltown Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Proposal to build a public EV charging station in Belltown
Brace Point Cable Replacement
Underground infrastructure improvements and streetlight installations.
Broad Street Substation Inductor
System improvements at the Broad Street Substation that will increase the reliability of our power grid.
Civil Improvements at Laurelhurst Substation
Removing aging substation equipment and trenching for electrical conduit.
Curbside Level 2 Electric Vehicle Charging
Installing public Level 2 EV chargers at curbside locations in Seattle.
Delridge Electrical Upgrades
Upgrading electrical infrastructure by replacing aging utility poles, overhead wires and equipment.
Denny Substation
Upgrades to the east ramp and southeast tenant space.
Distribution Line Sensor Installations
Installing new line sensors to more quickly identify and resolve unplanned power outages.
Duwamish Communications Tower Upgrades
Installing communications equipment on utility tower structures along the Duwamish Waterway
Electric Vehicle Fast Charger Replacements
Upgrading DC fast chargers for EVs with faster, more reliable and secure chargers.
Elliott Bay Seawall Project -- Utility Relocation
Relocating utilities to support the Waterfront Seattle project.
Hurstwood Cable Replacement
Replacing aging infrastructure in the area with new conduits, cables, and vaults.
Magnolia Cable Improvements
Underground cable replacements in the Magnolia area.
Magnolia Communications/Streetlight Upgrades
Pilot project to support enhanced cellular and data services in the Magnolia area.
Magnolia Pilot Streetlights
Three pilot streetlights have been installed in the Magnolia neighborhood.
Market Street Electric Vehicle Charging Site
Converting the former Market Street Substation property into an electric vehicle charging site
Meadowbrook Cable Replacement
Repairing underground electrical system in Meadowbrook.
Morgan Junction Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Converting the former Morgan Junction substation property into an electric vehicle charging station.
Overhead Line Relocations on I-5 (Shoreline)
Pulling overhead wires over I-5 to support Sound Transit construction.
Pole Replacement Program
Replacing aging utility poles to enhance safety and reliability.
Relicensing the Skagit Hydroelectric Project
Collaborating with partners to renew the federal license for the Skagit Hydroelectric Project.
Relicensing the South Fork Tolt Hydroelectric Project
Collaborating with partners to renew the federal license for the South Fork Tolt Hydroelectric Project.
Shoreline Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Planning to install four electric vehicle charging stations at the Town & Country Market in Shoreline.
Shoreline Pole Replacement
Replacing 14 poles to enhance safety and electrical reliability. The new poles will be placed in the right-of-way.
South Park Electric Vehicle Charging Station
EV chargers install project in South Park.
Southwest Seattle Fiberoptic Cable Installations
Overhead fiberoptic cable replacements to maintain reliable communications.
Streetlight Modernization Projects
Replacing aging streetlights and underground electrical cables to enhance safety and reliability.
Streetlight System Upgrades on Blanchard Street
Streetlight system improvements in the Denny Triangle area.
Underground Cable Replacement Program
Replacing over 300 miles of City Light's underground and direct-buried infrastructure.
Underground Electrical Conversions on E Union St
Pulling in new cables to connect the underground electrical system along E Union St.
Wedgwood Electrical Improvements
Replacing aging underground infrastructure to improve reliability.
Streetlight Repair
City light operates about 84,000 streetlights throughout the city and beyond. Learn more about our ongoing work or report a streetlight that is out.