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It's easy to take electricity for granted. But all it takes is a dimming of the lights, a computer lockup, or a total blackout to remind us how much we rely upon electricity in our daily lives.Eugene Water & Electric Board does its best to provide customers with high-quality, uninterrupted electricity. Occasionally though, circumstances beyond our control can cause power quality problems.The term "power quality" refers to the consistent, even flow of power to your home and the electrical equipment in it. When we mention power quality problems, we are referring to an abnormal flow or distribution, of power.

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