Community
As a citizen-owned municipal utility, the Eugene Water & Electric Board sees its role in
the community as more than a provider of water and electricity. We take pride in participating
in many community activities, events and special programs.
EWEB launched a major effort in 2009 to help the community cope with the economic crisis. As a citizen-owned utility, we felt
a strong need and urgency to do what we can to help those struggling to pay their utility bills due to job loss, cutbacks in work
hours and benefits, or other factors.
As a citizen-owner, you have a stake in the utility's decisions. There are numerous
opportunities for you to become involved in EWEB affairs and to provide feedback
to commissioners and the staff.
EWEB believes in the importance of educating today's youth about energy and water
resources. The utility provides more than $500,000 annually to support such programs.
From trails along the Walterville Power Canal to boating and fishing at Carmen Reservoir
on the upper McKenzie River, EWEB provides numerous recreational opportunities.
From building parks for children to coordinating cleanups along the McKenzie
River, giving back to the community through volunteering and public service
runs deep in the foundation of the utility.
EWEB Commissioners hold regularly scheduled public meetings on the first and third
Tuesdays of each month. Preview agendas for upcoming meetings and review
minutes from past meetings.
Save the date for upcoming energy and water-related programs, as well as events
and activities sponsored or hosted by EWEB.
EWEB makes meeting rooms available for public use. Get all the information you need to select and reserve a room.
As a public utility that pays no property taxes, EWEB instead gives 6 percent of its revenues to
the city of Eugene as a payment in lieu of taxes.