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 31 2023

January 31, 2023 Aaron Orlowski, EWEB Communications

Eugene City Council approves purchase of former EWEB headquarters

The Eugene City Council approved the purchase of EWEB's former riverfront headquarters property at a meeting on Jan. 30. The terms of the deal state that the City of Eugene will purchase the 4.4-acre property, which includes two buildings and parking lots, for $12 million.

January 25 2023

January 25, 2023 Rachael McDonald, EWEB Communications

Firewood program in Blue River helps Holiday Farm Fire survivors stay warm

An EWEB-supported program provides firewood for people affected by the 2020 Holiday Farm Fire. The McKenzie Firewood program was developed by Pure Water Partners (PWP) in 2021.

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 18 2023

January 18, 2023 Aaron Orlowski, EWEB Communications

EWEB riverfront property negotiations advance

After evaluating several proposals and opportunities, EWEB is focusing its negotiations to sell the former riverfront headquarters property to the City of Eugene. The exact terms and details of the deal will be negotiated during the next few weeks.