Current Projects
We're continuously working to improve our services and the communities we serve - from maintaining our infrastructure to upgrading equipment to exploring new energy technology solutions - all to deliver safe, clean, and reliable power to you. Click the button below to view a map of active projects.
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2nd Avenue Extension South Streetlight Upgrades
Replacing aging streetlights and underground electrical cables to enhance safety and reliability.
4th Avenue Duct Bank Installation
Installing an underground duct bank on 4th Avenue to maintain electrical reliability for downtown core.
Advanced Metering Installations
Replacing older meters with new wireless advanced meters.
Arroyo Conduit Installation
Installing new conduits, cables, streetlights and other related equipment.
Belltown Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Proposal to build a public EV charging station in Belltown
Boren & Union Underground Network Upgrade
Trenching and shoring at intersection of Boren & Union, and along the north side of Union heading east.
Brace Point Cable Replacement
Underground infrastructure improvements and streetlight installations.
Broad Street Substation Inductor
System improvements at the Broad Street Substation that will increase the reliability of our power grid.
Burien Electric Vehicle Charging Station
EV charging at the Burien City Hall/King County Library parking lot
Canterbury Lane East Streetlight Repairs
Repairing streetlight system on Canterbury Lane East
Chinatown-ID Underdeck LED Lighting Upgrades
Underdeck lighting upgrades in the Chinatown-International District.
Chinatown-ID/Atlantic Infrastructure Upgrades
Replacing aging utility poles, overhead wires and equipment.
Civil Improvements at Laurelhurst Substation
Removing aging substation equipment and trenching for electrical conduit.
Curbside Level 2 Electric Vehicle Charging
Installing public Level 2 EV chargers at curbside locations in Seattle.
Delridge Electrical Upgrades
Upgrading electrical infrastructure by replacing aging utility poles, overhead wires and equipment.
Denny Substation
Upgrades to the east ramp and southeast tenant space.
Distribution Line Sensor Installations
Installing new line sensors to more quickly identify and resolve unplanned power outages.
Duwamish Communications Tower Upgrades
Installing communications equipment on utility tower structures along the Duwamish Waterway
East Pine Substation Reliability Upgrade
Modifications and improvements to East Pine Substation.
Electrical Improvements in Meadowbrook
Installing underground conduits and cables to maintain electrical reliability.
Electrical Improvements Near NE 47th St
Vault and duct bank installation to support electrical growth.
Elliott Bay Seawall Project -- Utility Relocation
Relocating utilities to support the Waterfront Seattle project.
Fairview Ave North Bridge Replacement
Installing new poles and power lines to maintain reliability along Fairview Ave.
Hawthorne Hills Underground Cable Repairs
Repairing segments of underground cable to improve reliability.
Hurstwood Cable Replacement
Replacing aging infrastructure in the area with new conduits, cables, and vaults.
Inverness Cable Replacement Project
Repairing aging underground infrastructure in the Inverness neighborhood.
Lake Park Drive South Streetlight Repairs
Repairing the underground streetlight system in the Mt. Baker area.
Magnolia Cable Improvements
Underground cable replacements in the Magnolia area.
Magnolia Communications/Streetlight Upgrades
Pilot project to support enhanced cellular and data services in the Magnolia area.
Magnolia Pilot Streetlights
Three pilot streetlights have been installed in the Magnolia neighborhood.
Marion Street Duct Bank Repair
Repairing damaged duct bank to maintain reliability.
Market Street Electric Vehicle Charging Site
Converting the former Market Street Substation property into an electric vehicle charging site
Meadowbrook Cable Replacement
Repairing underground electrical system in Meadowbrook.
Miller Community Center - Solar Microgrid
Installation of a battery energy storage system, solar panels and microgrid controls.
Morgan Junction Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Converting the former Morgan Junction substation property into an electric vehicle charging station.
Overhead Line Relocations on I-5 (Shoreline)
Pulling overhead wires over I-5 to support Sound Transit construction.
Pole Replacement Program
Replacing aging utility poles to enhance safety and reliability.
Queen Anne Communications Tower Retrofit
Tower reliability improvements on City Light's communications tower.
Queen Anne Utility Surveying
Survey work to design future infrastructure upgrades.
Relicensing the Skagit Hydroelectric Project
Collaborating with partners to renew the federal license for the Skagit Hydroelectric Project.
Relicensing the South Fork Tolt Hydroelectric Project
Collaborating with partners to renew the federal license for the South Fork Tolt Hydroelectric Project.
Shoreline Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Planning to install four electric vehicle charging stations at the Town & Country Market in Shoreline.
Shoreline Pole Replacement
Replacing 14 poles to enhance safety and electrical reliability. The new poles will be placed in the right-of-way.
South Park Electric Vehicle Charging Station
EV chargers install project in South Park.
South Park Underdeck LED Lighting Upgrades
Replacing existing State Route 99 overpass lights with LEDs.
Southwest Seattle Fiberoptic Cable Installations
Overhead fiberoptic cable replacements to maintain reliable communications.
Stewart Street Duct Bank Installation
Installing an electrical duct bank to improve reliability.
Streetlight Modernization Projects
Replacing aging streetlights and underground electrical cables to enhance safety and reliability.
Streetlight Repairs on SW Holly St
Repairing the underground streetlight system along SW Holly St.
Streetlight System Upgrades on Blanchard Street
Streetlight system improvements in the Denny Triangle area.
System Duct Bank Upgrades on Battery Street
Upgrading existing duct banks on Battery Street to improve reliability.
Thomas Street Civil Improvements
Installing a duct bank and vault to improve reliability in South Lake Union.
Underground Cable Replacement Program
Replacing over 300 miles of City Light's underground and direct-buried infrastructure.
Underground Electrical Conversions on E Union St
Pulling in new cables to connect the underground electrical system along E Union St.
Wedgwood Electrical Improvements
Replacing aging underground infrastructure to improve reliability.
Windermere Streetlight Pilot Project
Piloting LED streetlight fixtures to improve safety and reduce emissions.
Streetlight Repair
City light operates about 84,000 streetlights throughout the city and beyond. Learn more about our ongoing work or report a streetlight that is out.