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.
Attorney Kathryn P. Scordato of Scordato Law, PLLC, represents the company. In addition, Amy Beaudoin is the authorized representative who signed the petition before it was filed.
Filings Made So Far
Several key documents have already been submitted since the Chapter 11 filing. One of these is the list of creditors with the 20 largest unsecured claims who are not insiders. Capital One Bank USA, Cypress Base, and Home Depot Credit Services are among these creditors.
Additional filings included a summary of assets and liabilities, a statement of financial affairs, a list of equity security holders, and a corporate ownership statement.
According to PacerMonitor, West Seattle Natural Energy, LLC has a July 20, 2026, deadline to submit its reorganization plan.
A complete summary of the Chapter 11 petition, also found on PACER, is listed here:
- Filing Date: April 20, 2026
- Court and Jurisdiction: U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Washington
- Type of Filing: Active, Voluntary Petition, Subchapter V
- Chapter: 11
- Case Number: 26-11279
- Estimated Assets: Between $500,001 and $1 million
- Estimated Liabilities: Between $500,001 and $1 million
- Estimated Creditors: Between 1 and 49
- Reason for Filing: Restructure business under court supervision
About the Company
The company currently operates as West Seattle Electric and Solar, providing residential electrical and solar services. It was formed in 2017 when two family-run businesses owned by Keith and Lin Hughes, namely West Seattle Natural Energy and West Seattle Electric, merged.
Over the years, the debtor company has provided traditional electrical services and solar energy installations across the Puget Sound region. Residential electrical repair, solar panel installation, and rewiring are some of the service offerings.
West Seattle Natural Energy, LLC has not announced the filing either on its website or social media until now. However, it could continue operations as normal while gearing up for its Chapter 11 plan due this July. The outcome of the proceedings could help it regain its financial footing in the Seattle region.
