November 21 2022

November 21, 2022

4J students get hands-on salmon education thanks to EWEB grants

On a chilly November day, third graders from Adams Elementary School in Eugene learned about the lifecycle of native salmon on a field trip to Lake Creek near Triangle Lake. The field trips take place all month as part of a program funded by EWEB grants. EWEB dedicates a portion of customer rates to inspiring kids to explore the wonders of science and learn about watershed health, water quality, and emergency preparedness.

November 10 2022

November 10, 2022

EWEB Prepares for Winter Weather Year-Round

For EWEB, preparing for harsh winter storms is a year-round responsibility. While we can’t control the weather, we can make our electric infrastructure more resilient to withstand storms that bring snow, ice and wind to Eugene.

October 27 2022

October 27, 2022

EWEB Drills Down on Winter Storm Preparation

Imagine if heavy snowfall and freezing rain hit Eugene this winter. Imagine damaged trees, road closures and widespread power outages. What would you do?

October 13 2022

October 13, 2022

EWEB conducts “spill drill” on the Willamette River

EWEB conducted a multi-agency spill drill on the Willamette River this week. The practice session was to help refresh and hone skills that will be essential to respond to an actual disaster involving an oil spill in the Willamette.

October 13 2022

October 13, 2022

EWEB Navigates Supply Chain Uncertainty on the path of Resiliency

When access to pad mount transformers, cable, and smart meter chips tightened, EWEB only had one choice – double down on its core values, provide safe and reliable electricity. Below are the stories from EWEB staff about how they have navigated the ups and downs of this new frontier.