December 13 2017

December 13, 2017

Neighbors Helping Neighbors During December Share the Warmth Campaign

Our Customer Care programs help thousands of community members who find themeselves in times of hardship, but the need is much greater that what we are able to handle. While we recieve Customer Care donations year-round, in December we highlight the "Share the Warmth" program and celebrate the generosity of neighbors helping neighbors.

December 08 2017

December 08, 2017

Squirrels Cause Over 90 Outages a Year

Whether it's ice or snow, windstorms ... or squirrels, you should know what to do when the power goes out.

Run to Stay Warm Helps Families Beat the Cold

The Eugene Water & Electric Board’s Run to Stay Warm, featuring a half-marathon, 10K, 5K and Kids’ 400-meter dash, is on Sunday, Nov. 19. All proceeds from the event will benefit limited-income customers who are struggling to pay their utility bills and stay warm through the winter months.

October 31 2017

October 31, 2017

Spill Drill Tests McKenzie River Emergency Response

More than 30 emergency responders from multiple local agencies conducted a live “spill drill” in late October on the McKenzie River above Leaburg Dam. Participants practiced containing a fictitious fuel spill using the McKenzie Watershed Emergency Response System (MWERS).

October 11 2017

October 11, 2017

EWEB Joins Third Annual Imagine a Day Without Water Campaign to Raise Awareness About the Value of Water

Can you even begin to imagine a day without water? It isn’t just your personal use of water--brushing your teeth, flushing your toilet, or taking a shower. Water is also essential to public health and safety, as well as a functioning economy.