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Who we are

The Eugene Water & Electric Board, founded in 1911, is Oregon’s largest customer-owned utility and provides electricity, water and steam to more than 83,000 homes, business, schools and other customers in Eugene, Oregon.

As a public utility, EWEB does not operate to earn a profit or to serve the investment needs of stockholders. Instead, EWEB is chartered by the city of Eugene to serve the interests of its citizens. The citizens of Eugene, therefore, are owners of the utility.

In accordance with the Eugene City Charter, the citizens of Eugene elect a five-member Board of Commissioners for the utility. Four commissioners are elected by their respective geographic wards; a fifth commissioner is “at large” and elected by all of Eugene’s voters. This board retains full control and sets policies for the water, electric and steam utilities.

As elected representatives of the community, the board has adopted as its mission:

“To be an outstanding provider of energy and water products that meet customers’ needs and benefit the citizens of Eugene.”

Looking back: A history of EWEB
Executive management team
Map of EWEB’s service territory
A leader in energy conservation
Your Commissioners