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Parks and City Light Committee

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 · 2:00 PM AM · Council Chamber, City Hall 600 4th Avenue Seattle, WA 98104

TL;DR

Seattle's Parks and City Light Committee approved a five-year strategic plan and rate path for City Light Department, along with authorization for long-term power purchase agreements. The committee also discussed—but did not finalize—proposed changes to electricity rates, including new pricing for data centers and modifications to customer charges and residential assistance programs.

Key Decisions

  • 2027-2032 City Light Strategic Plan and Rate Path Passed
  • Long-term Electric Power Purchase Agreements Passed
  • New Retail Rate Schedules and Data Center Pricing Discussed (not finalized)
  • Modifications to Customer Charges and Residential Rate Assistance Discussed (not finalized)
  • Rate Stabilization Account Mechanism Changes Discussed (not finalized)
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Agenda

  1. This meeting also constitutes a meeting of the City Council, provided that the meeting shall be conducted as a committee meeting under the Council Rules and Procedures, and Council action shall be limited to committee business.
  2. Please Note: Times listed are estimated
  3. Call To Order
  4. Approval of the Agenda
  5. Public Comment
  6. Items of Business
  7. 1. A resolution relating to the City Light Department; adopting a 2027-2032 Strategic Plan for the City Light Department and endorsing the associated rate path.
    Resolution (Res)
    Action: adopt Passed

    The Committee recommends that City Council adopt the Resolution (Res).

  8. 2. An ordinance relating to the City Light Department; establishing new retail rate schedules; establishing a new customer class and conditions of service for data centers whose electricity demand constitutes a new large load; modifying customer charges for service connections; modifying customer eligibility for residential rate assistance; augmenting the rate stabilization account mechanism; amending Sections 21.49.020, 21.49.030, 21.49.040, 21.49.052, 21.49.055, 21.49.057, 21.49.058, 21.49.060, 21.49.065, 21.49.083, 21.49.086, 21.49.110, and 21.49.130 of the Seattle Municipal Code; adding a new Section 21.49.059 to the Seattle Municipal Code; and repealing Section 21.49.081 of the Seattle Municipal Code.
    Council Bill (CB)
    Action: discussed

    The Council Bill (CB) was discussed.

  9. 3. An ordinance relating to the City Light Department; authorizing the Department to enter into long-term agreements for the acquisition of electric power, including attributes, transmission, or ancillary services; and amending Section 21.49.130 of the Seattle Municipal Code.
    Council Bill (CB)
    Action: pass Passed

    The Committee recommends that City Council pass the Council Bill (CB).

  10. Adjournment