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Water professionals showcase skills in Cascade to Coast Competition
Representatives from local utilities competed to see who has the best-testing water, who can assemble a water meter the fastest and who find the most creative way to solve a routine problem that water utility professionals often face.
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Energy conservation could offset large portion of growth in power demand
Preliminary results of an EWEB study indicate that cutting back demand can contribute to maintaining a reliable, affordable energy supply.
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Groups suing EWEB will burden customers with litigation-driven costs
EWEB expresses disappointment that groups choose court over collaboration and firmly disputes the claims made in the lawsuit relating to operation of the utility’s Carmen-Smith Hydroelectric Project nearly 70 miles east of Eugene. EWEB takes its environmental and public safety responsibilities seriously. Contrary to the assertions in the lawsuit, construction of fish passage was postponed because EWEB’s regulator, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), required the utility to study and resolve urgent dam safety issues first.
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Small number of McKenzie Valley EWEB customers face higher February bills due to estimated reads
EWEB under-estimated energy usage for about one-fifth of upriver customers in December or January, resulting in higher true-up bills in February.
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EWEB offers Greenpower Grant to support local sustainability project
The Greenpower Grant, funded by voluntary customer subscriptions to Greenpower, not customer grants, supports projects that advance renewable energy, clean energy education or efforts to reduce or offset local carbon emissions.
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Rising Together: Female operation staffers begin industry mentorship program
One week into Women's History Month and just before International Women's Day on March 8, three women in EWEB leadership roles embarked on a 10-month-long journey of mentorship, fellowship, and professional development.
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EWEB and BRING cook up new ways to help Eugene businesses save energy
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EWEB line techs are proud partners and participants in the rodeo fundraiser every year.
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From blocking a draft to replacing your heating system, each action you take can save water and electricity.
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EWEB customers and employees share the love through Energy Share donations
EWEB budgets funding to help customers struggling to pay their utility bill, but the need is always greater than what we can provide alone. Energy Share, our customer donation funded program helps fill the gap.
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Energy demand reaches highest level in nearly a decade as utility prepares for ice
Frigid temperatures in the low 20s caused surging electricity demand in early February.
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EWEB leverages Oregon Clean Fuels Program to support electric mobility
Five grants support programs benefiting homeless youth and bike sharing, among others.
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Frigid weather drives highest energy demand of the winter so far
Peak electricity demand this season surpasses demand levels during last year’s ice storm.
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Cold Weather, Higher Energy Bills: Why It Happens
Eugene is experiencing some of the coldest temperatures we've seen this winter. When temperatures drop into the 20s, heating systems must work much harder to keep homes warm. Even if you leave your thermostat untouched, your heating system will consume more energy to maintain a steady indoor temperature as the outdoor temperature plummets.
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Public Power Week Poster Contest Returns!
September 29, 2022
After a two-year pandemic hiatus, EWEB is once again holding our Public Power Week Poster Contest for 5th grade students within our service territory. Public Power week is the first week of October and it’s a great opportunity for us to recognize the importance of community-owned utilities like EWEB!
In honor of Public Power Week, EWEB is bringing back our poster contest for 5th grade students. You can help choose the winners! Students brought their creative talents to explore the theme “Brought to you by Electricity”. You can choose your top 5 from these finalists!
We received over 100 entries from 5th grade classrooms throughout Eugene. We've narrowed it down to the top 20. Review the finalists and then complete the survey at the bottom of the page to choose your top 5.
Each winner will receive a plaque and gift certificate.
The deadline to cast your vote is midnight on Wednesday, October 5th!
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