Mayor McGinn has issued an executive order directing Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) to work to become carbon neutral by 2015. Seattle City Light has been carbon neutral since 2005, leading the way for our other utilities and agencies. Our efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions are critical given the dramatic… [ Keep reading ]
Daylight savings time is fast approaching again- the date to set your clocks back is Sunday, November 3. Daylight Saving Time is a good reminder to test your home’s smoke detectors and change out old batteries. As winter approaches, it’s also a great time to replace burned-out light bulbs with… [ Keep reading ]
City Council will host its second of two public hearings related to the 2014 budget next Thursday evening at Garfield High School. The public will have an opportunity to address Councilmembers regarding their priorities for the 2014 city budget. WHAT: Seattle City Council Town Hall on the 2014 City Budget… [ Keep reading ]
In big storms, excess stormwater can cause sewer backups, or pollute and erode our streams. We can all help reduce runoff and pollution with simple RainWise practices. Find out more about how you can help manage stormwater at home. Why be RainWise? Reduce flooding Protect property Restore our waters, for… [ Keep reading ]
City Light wants to increase enrollment in its Utility Discount Program to help low-income or senior customers. The program offers up to 60 percent discount on utility bills and a free home energy visit. About 13,000 people are currently in the program, but we know there are at least 20,000 people… [ Keep reading ]
What are your transportation priorities? The State Senate wants to know — and is coming to Seattle to find out. The Senate is holding a listening session to find out what our transportation priorities are. This is a public event with an opportunity for public comment. Click here to let organizers for Move… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle City Light is looking for students in grades 3 to 6 to participate in the 2nd Annual Shrinking Bigfoot Calendar Contest. The utility is asking kids to share their ideas on how to shrink their carbon footprints through energy conservation. Entries are due by October 11 at 4 p.m. “Young people… [ Keep reading ]
Hard to believe that October is right around the corner next week! October is Walk to School Month, with October 9th being official “Walk to School Day.” This annual event (started in 1997) is part of a year-round effort to promote safe, healthy alternatives for kids to get to school…. [ Keep reading ]
The ZeroLandFill Upcycle event is coming up this Saturday and Sunday. This annual event collects samples of fabric, carpet, wall covering, wood, tile, stone, glass, rubber, vinyl, laminate and more to get them out of the waste stream and into the hands of people ready to create new works of… [ Keep reading ]
Fall is officially upon us and as it’s traditionally a pretty wet season for Seattle, now is the perfect time to take a few steps to prepare for the coming season. Periods of intense rain can lead to flooding without warning, but there are a few simple things you can… [ Keep reading ]
