Most of us agree, plastics are a major problem that needs to be addressed. Plastic is everywhere around us, from the packages that hold … [Read more...] about Break Free from Plastic: Your Five-Day Challenge Starts Now
Utilities
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. … [Read more...] about Transportation Electrification Blueprint Brought Electric Regional Busing, EV Charging Stations, Greener Streets, and more to Seattle in 2023
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 … [Read more...] about It’s Official! Relicensing the South Fork Tolt Hydroelectric Project Is Underway
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 … [Read more...] about Give Bees a Chance: Creating your own pollinators garden
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 … [Read more...] about What Uses the Most Electricity in Your Home?
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, … [Read more...] about Seattle City (spot)Light: Ruslan Radzhapov, Right-of-Way Maintenance Worker
First-Grader Contacts SPU on Behalf of School: “Hello Sidewalk Fixers”
Mushi, a first-grade student, recently wrote to the City of Seattle about an item that he knew needed some love and attention. It was a water utility … [Read more...] about First-Grader Contacts SPU on Behalf of School: “Hello Sidewalk Fixers”
Seattle Public Utilities 2024 Spring Neighborhood Stewardship
Spring to action! Sign up today to help keep Seattle clean, protect our environment, and build community with your neighbors. Get involved in your … [Read more...] about Seattle Public Utilities 2024 Spring Neighborhood Stewardship
This Year’s Legislative Session Had Wins for SPU
SPU is celebrating accomplishments in affordability, environmental justice, and waste reduction after the state legislative session concluded on March … [Read more...] about This Year’s Legislative Session Had Wins for SPU
Seattle City (spot)Light: Lisa Mar, Accounting Technician
The Basics Division: Account Control How long have you been at City Light? I celebrated my one-year anniversary in February. Tell us about your role: … [Read more...] about Seattle City (spot)Light: Lisa Mar, Accounting Technician
Celebrating Our Renewable Energy Future
It’s National Renewable Energy Day on Thursday, March 21, 2024, and City Light has many reasons to be thankful and celebrate. U.S. Renewable … [Read more...] about Celebrating Our Renewable Energy Future
SPU Apprentices Celebrate Graduation With Hugs and Smiles
By 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Todd Snider stood behind a podium at the Museum of Flight. Before him were about 100 SPU colleagues and guests seated at … [Read more...] about SPU Apprentices Celebrate Graduation With Hugs and Smiles