July 14 2022

July 14, 2022

EWEB begins 2023 Budget and Rate-setting Process

In 2022, residential rates increased for the first time in five years. Looking ahead, a variety of long-term critical projects coupled with short-term supply chain and inflationary pressures and a dynamic power supply market are likely to impact the prices customers pay for water and power.

June 30 2022

June 30, 2022

Fireworks and Power Lines Don’t Mix

Using fireworks near power lines could lead to a fire, explosion, power outage or downed line.

June 28 2022

June 28, 2022

New wildfire camera atop EWEB tower

A new digital fire lookout tower will soon be able to spot small fires before they threaten communities and infrastructure in the upper McKenzie River Valley, thanks to a new ALERTWildfire camera installed Monday on a communications tower owned and operated by the Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB). 

June 24 2022

June 24, 2022

Fake Geese, Drones, and Glow-in-the-Dark Markers: How EWEB Protects Birds from Powerlines

As part of EWEB's relicensing requirements for the Carmen-Smith Hydroelectric Project, we are reducing the risk of birds colliding with electricity.

June 22 2022

June 22, 2022

My EV Story: Bill & Pearl's Arcimoto & Prius

It's called an FUV, a fun utility vehicle. And we are so having FUN! We are proud to have a small fleet of electric vehicles. Two to be exact.