Seattle electric rates expected to increase 19% over two years

Seattle City Light proposes back-to-back 9.5% rate hikes

Seattle City Light (SCL) customers are staring down steep rate hikes. The utility is proposing back-to-back rate increases of 9.5% in 2027 and 2028, reflecting its efforts “to meet rising electricity demand, respond to climate impacts, and replace aging infrastructure.” The utility said the average customer can expect to pay about $10 more per month each year, meaning customers will have $20 more on their bill if both increases take effect. The …

Seattle electric rates expected to increase 19% over two years

(The Center Square)- Rising utility costs will likely mean that customers of Seattle City Light customers should expect back-to-back 9.5% annual rate hikes over the next two years.

Seattle City Light rolls out proposal for rate increases — including ‘large-load’ data centers

(Image: CHS) Seattle City Light has proposed an average 9.5% annual retail rate hike for 2027 and 2028 to combat an aging grid, inflation, and surging demand. The proposal includes changes that officials say will help Seattle be more fairly compensated for the energy demands of “large-load” data centers. The Seattle City Council’s Parks and City Light Committee will hold a public hearing on the proposal Wednesday afternoon. Under the plan (PDF),…

Seattle electrical bills set for significant increase

Seattle City Light wants its biggest rate hikes in years, citing surging electricity demand, aging infrastructure and the need for new clean energy.

Seattle City Light proposes 9.5% rate hike to fund grid upgrades, clean energy expansion

Seattle City Light is proposing a pair of 9.5% rate increases in 2027 and 2028 as the utility seeks to modernize its grid and expand clean energy usage.