Firewood program in Blue River helps Holiday Farm Fire survivors stay warm

01/25/2023

An EWEB-supported program provides firewood for people affected by the 2020 Holiday Farm Fire. The McKenzie Firewood program was developed by Pure Water Partners (PWP) in 2021.

EWEB electric and water crews support other utilities through mutual aid agreement

01/19/2023

At EWEB, we do what we can to help others in need. That’s been the reality for several of our electric and water crews over the past few weeks as we’ve responded to mutual aid requests for storm response and drinking water restoration, locally, and out of state.

EWEB to focus riverfront property sale negotiations with City of Eugene

01/18/2023

After evaluating several proposals and opportunities, EWEB is focusing its negotiations to sell the former riverfront headquarters property to the City of Eugene. The exact terms and details of the deal will be negotiated during the next few weeks.

Your electric rates at work: EWEB’s grid demonstrates resiliency during December’s winter storms

01/12/2023

Despite an ice storm and a few windstorms in Eugene and the McKenzie Valley in the past few weeks, EWEB has so far fended off widespread weather-caused power outages – largely because of investments in year-round system maintenance and infrastructure improvements.

When the water main breaks, EWEB crews are ready

01/12/2023

EWEB has 800 miles of transmission and distribution lines transporting your drinking water underground throughout the city. It eventually comes out of your tap as delicious thirst-quenching water. But what goes into maintaining all those pipes? And what happens when one gets a leak? We went to find out.

EWEB Makes Electric Mobility Accessible For All

01/11/2023

EWEB makes electric mobility available to anyhone though e-bike rebates, car sharing and grants for local organizations with electric mobility projects.

Energy Reduction Tips for National Cut Your Energy Costs Day

01/10/2023

Energy Efficiency tips to help you reduce your energy usage for National Cut your Energy Costs Day

Board Report: EWEB Commissioners kick off 2023 with a record of decision on Leaburg

01/05/2023

The EWEB Board of Commissioners started off their first meeting of 2023 by choosing a new board president and vice president.

Commissioners Approve Resolution to Decommission Leaburg Hydroelectric Project

01/04/2023

Commissioners unanimously voted to approve a Record of Decision endorsing the General Manager's Recommendation to decommission the Leaburg Hydroelectric Project and approved Resolution 2302 directing the GM to develop a Leaburg Hydroelectric Project Decommissioning Action Plan

Women in STEM: Danielle Fisher oversees EWEB’s water quality lab

02/08/2023

Eugene has some of the best drinking water in the world. That’s thanks to our source, the pristine McKenzie River. It’s also thanks to the people at EWEB; whether an engineer designing a new reservoir, a treatment plant operator ensuring the safety and quality of drinking water, or a member of a crew maintaining the infrastructure in our community, water professionals work around the clock to ensure tap water is there when you need it.