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  Seattle City Light wants you to have as much information about your account as possible. Much of it can be found here. Are you a new customer? Have questions about rates or are you wondering if you’re eligible for our assistance programs? Don’t know where to pay your bill? Have a question because your bill seems high? You can find the answers here.
  
 
  Accounts & Billing FAQ
      Frequently Asked Questions about your account and your bill - opening and closing your account, meter reading, bill responsibilty guidelines, contacts… 
  Assistance Programs
      A list of programs which offer assistance with affording your electric bills. 
  Automatic Bill Payment Program
      Seattle City Light and Seattle Public Utilities customers may sign up for automatic payment of their electric, water, sewer and garbage bills. 
  Bill Payment Online
      You can pay your bill online, using a VISA or MasterCard credit or debit card, or an e-check. You will need your utility bill and the following information to complete the transaction. 
  Bill Payment Responsibility
      Who is responsible for paying your City Light bill? Detailed answers on this page. 
  Billing & Service Dispute Resolution
      Contact information 
  Budget Billing Plan
      A way to pay your electric bill in an agreed upon amount, estimated over the year (now for residential and small, general service customers) 
  Budget Billing Plan Form
      Apply on line for the Budget Billing Plan. 
  Common Causes of High Bills
      Do you feel your power consumption is too high? Here is a list of common causes of higher-than-normal power use. 
  How to Read Your Electric Meter
      Updated instructions for reading 4-dial and 5-dial meters 
  Open and Close Residential Accounts
      Open and close accounts -- online forms for the Residential Electric Service Application (RESA) 
  Payment Locations and Mailing Address
      Where to pay your bills. Walk-in locations and mailing address. 
  Payment Options
      A list of available methods to pay your electric bill. 
  Rates Information
      Information about Seattle City Light's rates 
  Stretch Your Energy Dollar
      Ways to get the most out of the electricity you buy 
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