City Light "advanced metering" forums seek customer comments

Seattle City Light will host the first of three community forums Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2013 at Northgate regarding the utility’s plans to replace its aging electrical meters with advanced meters that will provide two-way communication.

The forums will be one of the ways customers can share their thoughts and ask questions about the new meters during this early phase of the initiative.

Forums will be held at Northgate, Seattle Center, and NewHolly.

North

Wednesday, Aug. 21, from 5 to 7:30 p.m.

Northgate Community Center – Multipurpose Room

10510 5th Ave NE

Downtown

Tuesday, Sept. 10, from 5 to 7:30 p.m.

Seattle Center – Shaw Room

305 Harrison St.

*Shaw Room is located on the corner of 1st Ave N and Republican St. (North of Key Arena)

South

Thursday, Sept. 26, from 5 to 7:30 p.m.

Seattle Housing Authority NewHolly – Gathering Hall

7054 32nd Ave S

Additionally, a website has been created where visitors can get information about the project and provide comments.

Opponents have expressed concerns about the extent of information gathered and the vulnerability of the system.