Michael Haynes

Mike joined City Light in 2000 and was appointed to his current position in June 2021. He oversees City Light’s generation and technical services work, including all utility engineering functions, project and construction management, asset management and large capital projects Mike also serves as the Environmental Officer for the utility’s environmental policies, programs and planning efforts, including natural resource, environmental management, permitting, hydro licensing and compliance, science policy and real estate. He previously held the titles of Chief Operating Officer, Power Supply Officer, Energy Generation Operations and Engineering Officer, and Director of Power Production. Mike has an extensive background in utility operations, hydroelectric power generation, and engineering. Prior to joining the utility, he served in program management and engineering roles at HDR, Inc. and Puget Sound Energy. Mike is a registered professional engineer and holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Seattle University.