EWEB Installs Earthquake Early Warning System Sensor

04/11/2017

"ShakeAlert" can provide precious seconds of early warning before the severe shaking waves from an earthquake arrive. We are proud to install sensors at our generation facilities, which will trigger automatic shut down of equipment in the event of an earthquake. The system does not yet support public warnings, but this version allows selected early adopters to develop pilot implementations that demonstrate the system’s utility and develop technologies that pave the way for broader use.

Wind Storm Causes Scattered Outages

04/07/2017

About 6,200 customers across our service territory lost power early this morning due to high winds in the area. We have 10 crews in the field assessing damage, responding to downed wires, and working on restoration to the system.

EWEB to Close Trail Bridge Campground

03/22/2017

In order complete a major powerhouse upgrade, we will close public access to Trail Bridge and Lakes End campgrounds, the Trail Bridge Reservoir boat launch and Smith Reservoir.

EWEB Unveils Wiley Griffon Historic Marker

03/14/2017

Wiley Griffon in 1909 purchased a small home on riverfront property near what is now East 4th Ave. and Mill in Eugene, immediately west of our headquarters building. Despite an exclusion clause in Oregon's constitution that made it illegal for African-Americans to settle in the state, Wiley Griffon was a well-known and popular resident.

Additional $100,000 devoted to help customers

02/21/2017

We're making available an additional $100,000 to help 500 more in need following the cold weather in December and January.