March 02 2023

March 02, 2023 • Rachael McDonald, EWEB Communication

EWEB pursues second water treatment plant to ensure resiliency

Eugene is one of the largest cities on the west coast with only a single source of drinking water, the McKenzie River. And though the McKenzie is a pure, reliable water source, EWEB will secure a second source ensure resiliency in the future, planning to build a water treatment plant on the Willamette River, upstream of Eugene and Springfield.

Deconstruction begins on Currin Substation near Garden Way and 105

For the past year, EWEB’s electric division has been preparing for a complete reconstruction of the Currin substation. Quite simply, it’s reached the end of its useful life.

February 17 2023

February 17, 2023 • Ashley Cissna, EWEB Communications

EWEB awards grants to local organizations to promote electric mobility

EWEB has awarded nearly $125,000 in grant funds to local organizations that promote electric mobility and reduce community carbon emissions.

February 13 2023

February 13, 2023 • Rachael McDonald, EWEB Communications

February 7 Board of Commissioners Meeting Report

Collaborating with the City of Eugene, a Climate Guidebook, and priorities for upriver EWEB customers were the main topics at the Feb. 7 Board of Commissioners meeting. The five-member Board serves without pay and is elected by EWEB customers. Their job is to establish policies and values and set EWEB’s long-term direction. Board meetings are open to the public and include opportunities for public comment.

February 10 2023

February 10, 2023 • Rachael McDonald, EWEB Communications

Remembering Wiley Griffon, an early Black resident of Eugene

You may have noticed a plaque along the sidewalk on East 4th Avenue near the entrance to the employee parking lot at EWEB’s former headquarters building. It commemorates Wiley Griffon. He’s not considered the first Black resident of Eugene. But he is the first one mentioned by name, according to scholars.