February 03 2023

February 03, 2023 Robyn Smith, EWEB Communications

Largest transformer order in EWEB history begins “New Era” of substation rebuilds

In January, our elected Board of Commissioners approved an agreement for EWEB to make an unprecedented bulk purchase of substation transformers.

January 19 2023

January 19, 2023 Rachael McDonald and Robyn Smith, EWEB Communications

EWEB electric and water crews support other utilities through mutual aid agreement

At EWEB, we do what we can to help others in need. That’s been the reality for several of our electric and water crews over the past few weeks as we’ve responded to mutual aid requests for storm response and drinking water restoration, locally, and out of state.

January 12 2023

January 12, 2023 Robyn Smith, EWEB Communications

Your electric rates at work: EWEB’s grid demonstrates resiliency during December’s winter storms

Despite an ice storm and a few windstorms in Eugene and the McKenzie Valley in the past few weeks, EWEB has so far fended off widespread weather-caused power outages – largely because of investments in year-round system maintenance and infrastructure improvements.

January 04 2023

January 04, 2023 Adam Spencer, EWEB Communications

Commissioners Approve Resolution to Decommission Leaburg Hydroelectric Project

Commissioners unanimously voted to approve a Record of Decision endorsing the General Manager's Recommendation to decommission the Leaburg Hydroelectric Project and approved Resolution 2302 directing the GM to develop a Leaburg Hydroelectric Project Decommissioning Action Plan

December 14 2022

December 14, 2022

EWEB announces draft IRP

EWEB is developing a plan to ensure that Eugene has a sufficient supply of reliable, affordable and clean electricity in the decades ahead, and is inviting the community to participate in the process.