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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
Businesses can cut energy costs with EWEB’s free Energy Assessments and efficiency programs. Plus, for a limited time, BRING is offering $1,000 rebates for qualifying upgrades—apply by Feb. 28!
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PNW Lineman Rodeo raises $85,000 for Oregon Burn Center
EWEB line techs are proud partners and participants in the rodeo fundraiser every year.
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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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Recovery still ongoing on the anniversary of the 2024 Ice Storm
Cost of rebuilding EWEB's electrical system will surpass $11 million
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Favorite Photos of 2024
Communications Specialist and "Resident EWEB Photographer" Adam Spencer shares his favorite photos - and the stories behind them - from a busy year of getting things done, being part of the community, and inspiring the next generation of stewards.
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EWEB awarded $1 million for wildfire resiliency projects from Federal funding package
Funds will be used to support fuels reduction work on a landscape scale in high-risk areas in the McKenzie River Valley and Eugene South Hills.
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2024 Public Power Week Poster Contest
October 17, 2024 • Hanna Ashcraft, EWEB Communications
To celebrate Public Power Week, EWEB is holding our annual poster contest for fifth graders in our service area.
This year, we received 185 entries from more than a dozen elementary schools. EWEB staff narrowed down the submissions to the top 20. Now we need YOUR help picking the top five works of art to receive awards.
Scroll below to review the finalists and complete the survey of the page to vote for your favorites. Or vote in person at EWEB’s Halloween Truck-or-Treat Event. On Friday, October 25 from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m., EWEB staff will frame and display a gallery of the top 20 finalists at Roosevelt Operations Center to vote on during the event. This is a unique opportunity to see the artwork in person!
The deadline to cast your vote is Friday, October 25 at 6:00 p.m.
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