A Seattle-based electrical and solar energy services company has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. West Seattle Natural Energy, LLC has taken this step to reorganize its finances as a small business debtor.
The company was formed in 2017 when two Hughes family-owned local businesses merged. The company is seeking to continue operations while restructuring under court supervision.
West Seattle Natural Energy, LLC Files for Chapter 11
The company filed for Chapter 11 protection on April 20, 2026, when it made a voluntary filing in the Western District of Washington bankruptcy court.
Case filings currently available on RK Consultants state that, upon qualifying as a small business debtor, the company has chosen to proceed under Subchapter V of Chapter 11. Subchapter V allows for a faster and more cost-efficient restructuring process than traditional Chapter 11 cases…