The Seattle City Light Review Panel was created March 22, 2010 through City Council Ordinance Number 123256. The Review Panel is the successor to the City Light Advisory Board/Committee (2003 - 2010) and the Rate Advisory Committee (2009) and combines the duties of both groups. An updated City Council Ordinance Number 124740 was passed April 6, 2015.
The nine panel members come from City Light's customer groups, as well as areas of utility business expertise. Panel member roles are:
- Position 1 - Economist
- Position 2 - Financial Analyst
- Position 3 - Non-Profit Energy Efficiency Advocate
- Position 4 - Residential Customer Representative
- Position 5 - Commercial Customer Representative
- Position 6 - Industrial Customer Representative
- Position 7 - Low Income Customer Representative
- Position 8 - At-Large Customer Representative
- Position 9 - Suburban Franchise Representative
Five members are nominated by the mayor and four members are nominated by the city council, serving staggered three-year terms. The Review Panel is generally responsible for providing advice and recommendations to the Mayor and City Council on the City Light strategic plan and City Light's rates.

Bruce Flory
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Bruce Flory brings over 40 years of experience as a resource economist, primarily with Seattle Public Utilities (SPU), and holds a B.A. in Economics from the University of Washington and a Ph.D. in Economics and Agricultural Economics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. During his 30-year tenure with the City, he led efforts in utility rate studies, financial analyses, water demand forecasting, and cost-effectiveness evaluations of water conservation programs. Bruce's expertise extends internationally, with consulting work in Indonesia, New Zealand, China, and the Philippines. A committed advocate for equity, he was an active member of SPU's Race and Social Justice Change Team and the Citywide Core Team. Since retiring in 2019, Bruce has continued contributing to regional water management through part-time work with the Cascade Water Alliance. His wealth of knowledge and dedication to public service make him an excellent candidate for Position 1 - Economist on the Seattle City Light Review Panel.

Kerry Meade
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Ms. Meade is the Executive Director of an energy efficiency business association, supporting the Pacific NW energy efficiency business community as it transitions and pivots through the clean energy transformation. She has a valuable perspective to contribute to the City Light Review Panel, and a strong interest in seeing City Light successfully navigate the competing pressures it faces. Ms. Meade has substantial experience and knowledge of the tumult in the electric sector as well as the vast opportunities-opportunities to reimagine the utility business model with new rate designs and service lines, to rethink the relationship between buildings and the distribution system and the role of distributed energy resources, and the opportunity to partner with the community to leverage urban infrastructure in supporting the City's climate and affordability goals.

Leo Lam
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Dr. Lam has been a Seattleite for over 20 years, and as a former electrical engineering faculty at the University of Washington and a keen researcher in sustainability, he cares deeply about Seattle's energy supply chain. Dr. Lam strongly believes that City Light and the energy culture of the country must be part of the solutions to both climate change and equality issues faced by the City and the nation.
Dr. Lam is an innovative executive leader with expertise in multiple arenas ranging from multi-discipline engineering, product design, and strategic consulting to business development and process improvement. He has strong background in market research and scientific communications. Dr. Lam excels in leading organizations through strategic planning, creative solution development, and implementation of large, complex initiatives that dramatically improve performance through a unique skill set. He has proven the ability to lead, motivate, and integrate cross-functional teams and to initiate transformational solutions creating a high-performing workforce and accelerating strategic growth.

Ryan Monson
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Ryan Monson, General Manager of Sabey Data Centers’ Seattle campus, oversees a 1.2-million-square-foot facility powered by 54 megawatts of utility energy. With over a decade of experience in energy infrastructure and sustainability, he is committed to fostering innovation and resilience. Representing a key commercial customer in Seattle City Light’s service area, Ryan seeks to contribute his expertise to the Review Panel as the Commercial Customer Representative (Position 5), aligning infrastructure goals with community and technological growth.

Toyin Olowu
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Toyin Olowu, Finance Manager and Controller at Nucor Seattle Steel Division, oversees operations for one of SCL’s largest industrial customers, contributing $29M in 2023 electricity payments and employing 300 people locally.
With experience implementing cost-saving measures like demand response programs, Toyin combines financial expertise with a commitment to sustainability and competitive rates. His insights and leadership make him an excellent fit as the Industrial Customer Representative (Position 6) on the Seattle City Light Review Panel.

Oksana Savolyuk
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Ms. Savolyuk is the Energy Program Director for the Multi Service Center, an organization that offers people pathways out of poverty through support and resources in education, employment, housing, energy assistance, food, and clothing. In her role, she works closely with City Light Customer Energy Solution (CES) staff. She is a knowledgeable Program Director well-versed in providing strategic direction and ongoing leadership to community action agencies. Veteran of Energy Program with 26-year demonstrated track record of success.

Di Do
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Ms. Do is an experienced marketing and communications leader with proven expertise in strategy development and culture & team building. Passionate about promoting organizational growth through employee development and mentorship, fostering meaningful relationships, and elevating brand reputation. Skilled in driving impactful change by crafting strategies that resonate with all stakeholders.
She currently serves as a marketing and communications leader at NorthStar Energy, where she focuses on strategy development, team building, and stakeholder communication. NorthStar Energy, which is located in Seattle’s Pioneer Square and has operations across Hawaii, Alaska, California, and the Western United States, recognizes the evolving relationship that communities have with energy and fuel consumption.

Joel Paisner
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With 30+ years of legal experience, today Joel works mainly with electric utilities in the PNW and Alaska, advising management and boards on a wide range of issues, including power purchase and sale, regulatory issues, corporate governance and various commercial agreements. Joel currently serves as General Counsel to Jefferson County Public Utility District No. 1; General Counsel to Orcas Power & Light Cooperative; General Counsel to Southeast Alaska Power Authority in Ketchikan; Counsel to Bradley Lake Management Committee in Alaska; and Special Counsel to Columbia Basin Electric Cooperative in Hepner, Oregon. Joel began his career as Senior Deputy Prosecutor, Civil Division, King County. Joel also works with his clients who are seeking to deploy and operate wireline and wireless networks.