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Crews were able to restore power to all 4,500 customers affected by the outage in the Northgate area. Thank you for your patience!

Crews are responding to an outage in the Northgate area affecting approx. 4,500 customers. The cause is under investigation, and an estimated time of restoration is yet to be determined. Follow along on our outage map at: seattle.gov/city-light/out….

Today, Senator Patty Murray joined clean energy leaders, including Seattle City Light, to discuss the potential impacts of recent, federal changes to clean energy tax credits. Read our latest blog post to learn more about the event: powerlines.seattle.gov/2025/07/25/cle…

Our staff and their families recently gathered at the South Service Center for Family Day, an annual tradition to showcase the wide range of careers available at the utility 💡

Level 2 chargers use a 240V outlet compared to Level 1 chargers that use a standard 120V wall outlet. They're also around 10% more efficient and work faster, adding about four times more miles of range per charge hour. Visit seattle.gov/city-light/ene… for more ways to save

Enjoy this view of the Seattle skyline at sunset from Somerset Hill, taken by Ethan Kwan in Project Delivery. Can you spot the Space Needle? #PhotoOfTheWeek

In this week's #SeattleCitySpotLight, we’re highlighting Account Tech Thanh-Huyen Ho! She shares insights into her role managing key customer accounts and resolving billing challenges, as well as her love for food and Friday potlucks: powerlines.seattle.gov/2025/07/21/sea…

Crews were able to restore all 8,600 customers affected by the outage in the Capitol Hill / Madison Park area. Thank you for your patience!

This outage was caused by a failed switch, which is used to control the flow of electricity. Crews are working to restore power to the remaining ~3,100 customers as soon possible. Follow our outage map for more information: seattle.gov/city-light/out…

Crews are responding to an outage in the Capitol Hill / Madison Park area affecting approximately 8,600 customers. An estimated time of restoration has yet to be established. Follow along on our outage map for more information: seattle.gov/city-light/out…

This summer, take some time to explore the stunning scenery and historic sites near our hydroelectric projects. From the natural beauty of the North Cascades to environmental landmarks, there’s something for everyone. Visit our website to learn more! seattle.gov/city-light/in-…

Falling behind on your bill? You may qualify for help! Our Emergency Bill Assistance Program allows income-eligible residential customers to receive up to $710 toward their past due balance for their electricity bill. Apply today, don’t wait. 🔗 Visit: seattle.gov/UtilityBillHelp

Power has been restored to the more than 21,000 customers affected by last evening's outage in North Seattle. Your patience is always greatly appreciated.

Crews have restored power to nearly all customers affected by this outage. They continue to address the remaining outages that resulted from the vault fire.

Crews are responding to an outage in the Northgate/Victory Heights area affecting approx. 4,700 customers. The cause is under investigation, and an estimated time of restoration is yet to be determined. Follow along on our outage map at: seattle.gov/city-light/out….

Crews are on the scene in North Seattle addressing a vault fire. Additional feeders from within the vault system were taken offline in order to safely access the equipment. Current number of customers affected is ~21,000.

Higher temperature settings use less energy than lower settings. Start by turning up the temperature one or two degrees and see how it feels. You might be surprised by how comfortable you can feel while you save energy! Visit seattle.gov/city-light/ene… for more ways to save.