May 08 2017

May 08, 2017

Happy National Drinking Water Week!

How lucky are we to have some of the cleanest, safest, best-tasting water in the world, right here in our community?

May 03 2017

May 03, 2017

An In Depth Look at Carmen Smith Hydroelectric Project

Carmen-Smith is a network of three dams and reservoirs and two power-generating plants located just a few miles downstream from the headwaters of the McKenzie River. EWEB recently submitted a modified Settlement Agreement that addresses the economic realities of the region’s energy markets, while honoring our original commitment to environmental and recreational enhancements at the project.

May 01 2017

May 01, 2017

Customer Surveys Reveal High Satisfaction in Some Areas, Gaps in Others

Part of being a public utility is understanding how you—our customer-owners—rate our performance, and making decisions that reflect the values and choices of the community.

April 28 2017

April 28, 2017

EWEB General Manager Announces New Affordability and Budget Targets

In order to meet customer affordability expectations, General Manager Frank Lawson wants to trim $15 million and some 60 employees from EWEB’s annual budget by 2020.

April 24 2017

April 24, 2017

Annual KidWind Challenge Showcases Model Wind Turbines

Dozens of Bethel middle school students filled the Meadow View School gym on a sunny spring day for the annual KidWind Challenge. Teams received scores based on the energy their model wind turbine produced and their ability to answer questions in front of an interview panel