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Year-End Support

Keep your favorite KBCS programs going strong in the new year. Include KBCS in your year-end giving plans by making a tax-deductible donation today, and thank you in advance.

$140,000 Goal

15.80%

Drive ends: December 31, 2023

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Smart Electric Meters, High Costs?

In late September, City Council staff admitted Seattle’s electric utility had failed to meet revenue projections for the past four years. Despite a significant population increase, residential energy use dropped. City Light believes a large portion of the shortfall is due to conservation and a switch to more efficient energy devices. Reporter David Griffith spoke with local activist Sonia Hoglander about the utility’s plan for high-cost advanced electric meters, and its need to reduce costs.

For more information on Advanced Metering check out the Safe Utility Meters Alliance Northwest.