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This page provides links to recent and archived public notices and information pieces.

For additional information, contact Peter Clarke at (206) 684-3602 or by e-mail at peter.clarke@seattle.gov or, members of the media, please call the 24-hour media line at (206) 386-4233.

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Date
Article
9/24/2008 Power Players Honored at Seahawks' "Blue is Green" Game
Learn about Seattle City Light's "Power Player" customers, who were recognized during the recent Seattle Seahawks' "Blue is Green" game.

6/2/2008 Notice of Public Hearing on Seattle City Light's Proposed Open Access Transmission Tariff
Seattle City Light will conduct a public hearing and accept comments on its proposed Open Access Transmission Tariff (OATT)

5/6/2008 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice of Public Hearing on May 20, 2008 regarding Seattle City Light’s Integrated Resource Plan

6/26/2007 Diablo Dam Floodgates to Open a Second Time
On Wednesday, June 27, the operators of the Diablo Dam on the Skagit River will be opening the floodgates

6/18/2007 Diablo Dam Floodgates to Open
On Wednesday, June 20, the operators of the Diablo Dam on the Skagit River will be opening the floodgates in an attempt to wash a gravel bar away from the outlet of Stetattle Creek. The gravel bar could cause flooding in the town of Diablo and at the substation located there.

6/13/2007 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING On New Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA) Standards
Notice of Inquiry by Seattle City Light and Public Hearing Date on June 28, 2007, regarding New Public Utility Regulatory Policy Act Standards

1/17/2007 FAQ: Dec. 14, 2006 Windstorm
Questions and answers about power outages and restoration in the wake of the December 14, 2006 windstorm.

12/19/2006 Accidental Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Tips from Seattle-King Coundy Public Health to stay safe during a power outage.

12/15/2006 Mayor's Press Conference: Storm Recovery
The Mayor and directors from City Light, Public Utilities and Transportation discuss storm response issues. Launch video of Press Conference.

10/16/2006 PUBLIC NOTICE: PURPA Inquiry and Public Hearing
Notice of Inquiry by Seattle City Light and Public Hearing Date on October 19, 2006, on New Public Utility Regulatory Policy Act Standards

10/6/2006 Seattle City Light RESC Public Review
City Light is taking comments on the revised Requirements for Electric Service Connections from October 10 to October 25, 2006.

7/19/2006 Mayor Announces Biggest City Light Rate Cut in 35 Years
Mayor Greg Nickels today proposed a City Light rate package that would provide significant rate relief for residential and small business customers.

3/31/2006 Phone Scams Target SCL Customers
City Light has received reports of persons posing as our employees or agents and requesting credit card information from our customers.

2/21/2006 Super Bowl Windstorm - Customers Thank Crews for Restoring Power
A sampling of letters from customers thanking City Light crews for their work and dedication restoring power in the wake of the February 4, 2006 windstorm.

10/6/2004 Information for customers regarding streetlight charge refunds
A fact sheet on the streetlight refund process

9/28/2004 Investing in what's important
A message to customers from Superintendent Jorge Carrasco

5/23/2004 Streetlight decision and customer refunds
A memo to customers from Superintendent Jorge Carrasco regarding recents court decisions about refunding the cost of maintaining the city's streetlights

5/20/2004 City Light Streetlights Decision
An update on the recent court decision on streetlight funding and related customer refunds

4/20/2004 Earth Day 2004 at Seattle City Light
Highlights of Seattle City Light's recent environmental accomplishments

2/23/2004 St. Brendan's Students Thank City Light Crews
In the wake of the January 6 snowstorm, City Light crews worked round the clock restoring power. Students from St. Brendan's school expressed their thanks with a stack of heartfelt letters to our workers.

2/17/2004 I'd Like to Introduce Myself. I'm Jorge Carrasco, the new Superintendent
Jorge Carrasco, the new City Light Superintendent, speaks to customers.

12/29/2003 Building South Lake Union's Electrical Capacity: Questions and Answers
Questions and answers about how we'll make sure the electricity is there to meet future needs in the South Lake Union neighborhood.

11/14/2003 Message to Customers: State Supreme Court Streetlight Ruling
Acting Superintendent Jim Ritch speaks to City Light customers about yesterday's Supreme Court Ruling that streetlight costs cannot be charged to ratepayers.

9/22/2003 A message to customers: City Light Budget Situation
Acting City Light Superintendent Jim Ritch speaks about the City budget shortfall and what it means for Seattle City Light and its customers.

9/11/2003 Preliminary Report, 9/10 power outage to Safeco Field/S. Industrial Area
A description of the cause of the power outage on September 10, 2003 that caused power outages and voltage disturbances primarly south of downtown.

8/19/2003 The August 14 Eastern Blackout
An overview of the events behind the August 14 massive power outages in the northeastern U.S., and why a similar event is unlikely in the West.

3/7/2003 Mayor Nickels' Statement on Gary Zarker's Resignation
Mayor Greg Nickel's Statement on the Resignation of Gary Zarker as Superintendent of Seattle City Light

1/29/2003 Gary Zarker: A Valued Public Servant
Mayor Greg Nickels recommends Gary Zarker for reconfirmation as Superintendent of Seattle City Light

1/29/2003 Broad Support for Zarker Reconfirmation
Read a selection of letters written to the Mayor and City Council in support of Gary Zarker's reconfirmation as Superintendent of Seattle City Light.

1/10/2003 The City of Seattle's Comments to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Comments of The City Of Seattle Opposing The FERC Standard Market Design Proposed Rules, Recommending That They Be Withdrawn, and Recommending Alternative Actions

10/31/2002 Superintendent Gary Zarker Responds to City Light Audit Report
Letter from Superintendent Gary Zarker to City Auditor Susan Cohen responding to specific points raised by the City Light Department Audit Report. The report was requested by the Seattle City Council to clarify issues surrounding the Utility's response to the energy crisis of 2000-2001.

10/24/2002 2002 Update to the 2000 Strategic Resource Assessment
A review of the implementation of Seattle City Light's 2000 Strategic Resources Assessment and an evaluation of City Light's current resource portfolio.

10/15/2002 Letter to Customers
Superintendent Gary Zarker responds to reports by the Mayor's Blue Ribbon Panel and City Auditor on City Light management and governance.

10/10/2002 City Light Review Panel Recommendations
Final report of the Blue Ribbon City Light Review Panel appointed by Mayor Greg Nickels to study and make recommendations on Seattle City Light management strategies and governance.

10/3/2002 Strengthening Customer Service at Seattle City Light
A report to Mayor Greg Nickels in response to his directive to improve customer service at Seattle City Light.

8/27/2002 Compact Fluorescent Bulb Disposal: Rules for Residential Customers
Fluorescent bulbs and tubes contain small amounts of Mercury. Intact bulbs and tubes are safe, but when broken release their Mercury into the environment. This page provides information on safe disposal of fluorescent bulbs and tubes.

6/24/2002 Third Tier Rates: Questions and Answers Update
Questions and answers on the newly amended third tier rates

6/11/2002 Neighborhood Energy Meetings
Dates, times, locations and information on City Light's series of public meetings on energy issues.

5/17/2002 Third Tier Rate: Disclosure of Customer Records
Information for customers whose account records are subject to disclosure to the news media under the Washington State Open Public Records law.

5/9/2002 Something Wrong With Your Bill?
A notice to Seattle City Light customers who have experienced billing problems

5/6/2002 Third Tier Rate Report
Memo from City Light Superintendent Gary Zarker to Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels

4/15/2002 Third Tier Rates Questions and Answers
Material Presented at Mayor Nickels' April 15 Press Conference on City Light billing problems

3/10/2002 Seattle City Light and the Energy Crisis of 2000-2001
Letter to Customers from Superintendent Gary Zarker

2/1/2002 Seattle City Light and the Energy Crisis of 2000-2001
An internal staff report to City Light Superintendent Gary Zarker

2/1/2002 Seattle City Light and the Energy Crisis of 2000-2001
Questions and Answers

8/12/2001 Justice and Electricity
City Light Superintendent Gary Zarker calls for investigations into price gouging and market manipulation by big energy companies during the 2000-2001 energy crisis.

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