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Payment Plans & Bill Assistance

Seattle City Light is disconnecting customers for non-payment. City Light has flexible payment plans available to all customers. For income-eligible residential customers, we have bill assistance programs available, including emergency bill assistance and the Utility Discount Program. If your electricity has been disconnected, call (206) 684-3000 Monday – Friday 7:30 am – 6:00 pm to discuss your options.

Energy Efficiency Program Tools and Resources

Whether you are a business customer, contractor, or trade ally, find tools and resources to help you design and pay for your next energy efficiency project.

Not sure what solutions are best for your business? Review our solution factsheets below or start by using our energy efficiency program search tool to find a variety of opportunities. 

Learn more about the energy efficiency programs we offer, and how your business can benefit.

Find details about program eligibility and requirements for our commercial and industrial energy efficiency programs. In order to receive an incentive, projects must be approved prior to purchasing or installing equipment or products.

Find current rebate and incentive amounts. Lists change frequently so be sure to check back prior to beginning a project or quoting incentive amounts to customers.

If you are ready to apply, fill out an application form here.

While we do not provide contractor recommendations or endorsements, we do recommend that you get a minimum of three bids and always check references. Here are a few resources to help you find a contractor for your project:

Hybrid Heat Pump Water Heaters

Hot Water Solutions NW

Energy Star

HVAC and Lighting

Trade Ally Network NW

Air Conditioning Contractors of America

NXT Level Lighting

Building Envelope

Building Performance Institute

Energy Modeling

Energy Star

Washington State Housing Finance Commission

Tune Up Specialists

Northwest Energy Efficiency Council

Clean Building Performance Standard Compliance

Washington State Department of Commerce Directory of Qualified Persons

Washington State Department of Commerce Directory of Qualified Auditors

We work with a variety of partners and agencies across the region to deliver innovative energy efficiency programs and resources.

City Light

Debra Smith, General Manager and CEO
Address: 700 5th Ave, Seattle, WA, 98104
Mailing Address: PO Box 34023, Seattle, WA, 98124-4023
Phone: (206) 684-3000
SCL_ExternalComms@seattle.gov

Seattle City Light was created by the citizens of Seattle in 1902 to provide affordable, reliable, and environmentally responsible electric power to the City of Seattle and neighboring suburbs.