Seattle City Light is a publicly-owned electric utility serving the city of Seattle and many surrounding areas in Washington State. The utility was founded in 1902 and is now the tenth-largest public power system in the United States, providing reliable electric service to over 460,000 customers. Seattle City Light generates over 90 percent of its electricity from renewable sources, with hydroelectric power being the largest source. The utility also operates several small-scale solar projects and has plans to expand its renewable portfolio in the coming years. Seattle City Light is committed to reducing its carbon footprint and promoting energy efficiency through various programs and initiatives, including rebates for energy-efficient appliances and lighting, and free home energy assessments for customers.
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Seattle City Light's energy comes from hydroelectric. Hydroelectric is the largest source of electricity, providing 99% of Seattle City Light's energy.
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The average electricity rate for Seattle City Light customers is 11.85 cents/kWh. Seattle City Light has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential: Normandy Park | Fixed | 15¢ |
| Residential: Lake Forest Park | Fixed | 15¢ |
| Residential: Seattle | Fixed | 14¢ |
| Residential : Tukwila | Fixed | 15¢ |
| Residential : Renton | Fixed | 14¢ |
| Residential: Burien, SeaTac, Shoreline, Uninc. King County | Fixed | 15¢ |
In 2021, there were no outages recorded in Seattle City Light.
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