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Add, Change, Replace Can Sizes
Change your garbage can, recycling cart or food & yard waste cart size
Apply for a City Light Internship
City Light internships focus on professional development.
Apply for discounted cable TV service
Apply for discounted cable TV service
Apply for the City Light Apprentice Program
Seattle City Light is looking for employees who learn quickly and bring integrity to a diverse work force.
Calculate Utility Account Escrow
Receive an immediate estimate by using the online escrow estimator tool or submit an Escrow Request Form.
Contact Seattle City Light
Find City Light customer service and program contacts.
Dispute a City Light Bill
Follow the steps to dispute a City Light bill.
Download the "Find It, Fix It" App
Easily report selected issues to the City of Seattle via mobile app.
Enhance Poor Power Quality (For Business)
Assessments to review and improve power quality.
Enroll in City Light's Life Support Equipment Program
Assistance for customers who are dependent on electrically operated life-support equipment.
Find a Dump/Transfer Station
Dump/Transfer station locations, hours and closures.
Find a Household Hazardous Waste Facility
Dispose of hazardous household materials and products for free.
Find and Report Power Outages
Take Winter By Storm includes current outages and estimated times for restoration of service.
Find City Engineering Records
Engineer Records Vault archives infrastructure information.
Find City Light Construction Projects
Seattle City Light at work in your neighborhood.
Find Electric Service Rate Information
Base rates, adjustments, and tools for computing your bill.
Find Resources for Your Move to Seattle
Information and contacts for newcomers to Seattle.
Find Utility Services (for Businesses)
Seattle Public Utilities has a suite of services for businesses.
Get Carts-to-Curb Help
SPU Representatives can provide additional assistance to those eligible for carts-to-curb help.
Get Free or Low-Cost Internet
Internet access, connections and services to eligible residents and organizations.
Get help with Cable service
Get help with Cable service
Get Utility Hookups for New Construction
New connection to Seattle’s water supply system or upgrades to existing water service.
How do I get rid of this?
Look up how to recycle, compost, or throw out something.
Look Up Your Garbage Collection Day
Find when your garbage, food and yard waste, and recycling are picked up.
Make City Light Payment Arrangements
Request and receive terms of scheduled payments to get current on your bill.
Move, Open or Close a City Light Account
Seattle City Light offers four methods to open, close or transfer an account: phone, online, fax or mail.
Move, Open or Close Your Utility Account
Make changes to your utility account or open a new account.
Pay A Utility Bill
Pay your electric, water or garbage bill.
Pay City Bills in Person
Pay City bills in person at Community Service Centers.
Prepare for Winter
Seattle City Light provides steps to prepare for winter weather.
Read City Light's <em>Light Reading</em> Newsletter
Information on current utility news and advice on using energy wisely. Find archived issues here.
Read your Electric Bill
A section-by-section explanation of your electric bill in easy-to-follow terms.
Read your Electric Meter
Tips on how to read mechanical and digital electric meters.
Report a Plugged Storm Drain
Non-emergency reporting from plugged storm drains.
Report a Streetlight Out
When a streetlight goes out, let us know.
Report Graffiti
Report graffiti online or by phone.
Report Illegal Dumping
Report the illegal dumping of garbage in your neighborhood.
Report Missed Garbage Collection
Use this form to report a missed garbage collection.
Report Surface Water Pollution
Seattle Public Utilities will send a field inspector to investigate whether or not the area’s surface water is [...]
Request a Balance Refund
Request a balance refund from SPU if you have closed your account.
Request an Additional Recycling Cart
Request a free additional recycling cart.
Request Extra Garbage & Bulky Item Pick-up
SPU offers pick-up for extra garbage or bulky items.
Save Energy and Money
Rebates and solutions to help businesses and residential customers use energy wisely and lower their bills.
Sign Up for Budget Billing
Spreading your energy costs evenly throughout the year helps to manage your budget.
Sign Up for Utility Discount
Covers up to 60% of utility bills for eligible customers.
Start or Expand Electric Service
Start electric service for a new building or a remodel/expansion project.
Stop Junk Mail
Stop junk mail to your home or business.
Tour the Boundary Hydroelectric Project
Get a behind the scenes look at how Seattle's power is generated.
Tour the Skagit
Tour the Skagit River Hydroelectric Project (Powerhouse, boat, walking tours).
Update City Light Account Information
Update address and contact information for your City Light account.
View Your Cable Customer Bill of Rights
View Your Cable Customer Bill of Rights
15 Programs
Advanced Metering
Seattle City Light is replacing electric meters with a new generation of meters.
Appliance Rebates
Rebates on energy-efficient appliances.
Benchmarking and Reporting
Tracks energy performance for buildings 20,000 sq. ft. or larger.
Cedar River Watershed
Carefully managed to support and supply clean drinking water to 1.4 million people.
Electric Vehicles
Get "Plug-In Ready" with steps to installing an electric vehicle charger.
Green Up
An affordable way to invest in renewable energy in our region.
Lighting Discounts (in Store)
Discounts on energy-efficient lighting.
Neighborhood Underground Conversion Program
Support for neighborhoods that want to put their power lines underground.
Project Share
When you give someone the gift of electricity, what you get back is powerful.
RainWise Cisterns & Rain Gardens
The RainWise program provides rebates that cover most or all of the cost to install cisterns and rain gardens.
Solar Energy
Solar works in Seattle. Roof-top solar systems can qualify for solar production incentives.
Toilet Rebates & Free Toilets
Toilet rebates for qualified customers.
Utility Discount Program
Discounts on your Seattle City Light and Seattle Public Utilities bills.
Water Conservation
Learn how to save water at home, at work, in your landscape, your school, or business.
Water Smart Technology
Technical assistance for commercial, industrial and institutional customers, and financial incentives for water [...]