The survey was conducted by Seattle City Light in 1984 to gather economic and energy use characteristics of large industrial customers in the Seattle area. The survey, carried out by the Load Forecasting Section, covered two concerns: energy costs and plant characteristics, and economic characteristics. Among the customers surveyed were Bethlehem Steel, Olumpic Foundry, Seattle Times, Rainier Brewery, Aitron, and Darigold.

Correspondence, memoranda, reports, notes, City Council briefings, and press clippings relating to issues before the Seattle City Council during Compton's tenure. Major topics of interest to Compton were technology and public safety.