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A new digital fire lookout tower will soon be able to spot small fires before they threaten communities and infrastructure in the upper McKenzie River Valley, thanks to a new ALERTWildfire camera installed Monday on a communications tower owned and operated by the Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB).
Find Out MoreAs part of EWEB's relicensing requirements for the Carmen-Smith Hydroelectric Project, we are reducing the risk of birds colliding with electricity.
Find Out MoreIt's called an FUV, a fun utility vehicle. And we are so having FUN! We are proud to have a small fleet of electric vehicles. Two to be exact.
Find Out MoreAs a public utility, it is important EWEB check in with customers to see how we are performing. We invite you to share your feedback and opinions.
Find Out MoreEWEB is offering an updated suite of environmental programs designed for customers who want to save money, water and energy while taking their commitment to sustainability to the next level. At the same time, EWEB is also injecting $100,000 of additional funding into our solar photovoltaic (PV) program.
Find Out MoreOn April 12, EWEB dispatched a two-person crew with a bucket truck to assist with repairs and restoring electric service for Columbia River Public Utility District, which serves customers in Columbia County, north of Portland.
Find Out MoreEWEB is moving forward with analyzing four options to remediate the Leaburg Canal, ranging from full decommissioning to complete restoration, with two options in between.
Find Out MoreAs a public utility, owned by the people of Eugene, it’s important for us to be open and transparent with our customer-owners. The following State of the Utility Address, delivered by General Manager Frank Lawson at the March 1 EWEB Board meeting, highlights key events, accomplishments and challenges of 2021.
Find Out MoreHere’s an hour of one-time tasks and a few more behavior change goals that will help you reduce your water use, save energy, lower your carbon footprint and save money on your EWEB bill!
Find Out MoreNew programs provide customers opportunities to invest in local environment, watershed protection, and future climate scientists
Find Out MoreHere in Eugene, where we are fortunate to have one of the cleanest power portfolios in the nation, electrification presents opportunities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and support climate recovery goals.
Find Out MoreEWEB is offering new programs to help Eugene electrify its transporation sector - tackling our largest source of carbon emissions
Find Out MoreJust as high winds with gusts of more than 30 mph arrived in the Oregon Cascades early Thursday, EWEB has completed aerial trimming around its Carmen-Smith transmission line using a helicopter with saw attachments to trim branches and treetops.
Find Out MoreEWEB, City of Eugene project reduces City Facilities carbon footprint by 16%
Find Out MoreWhile world leaders debate climate action, EWEB reflects on our community's climate successes
Find Out MoreWith help from our Smart Growth Programs, the Eugene Country Club recently switched from a natural gas boiler to a clean, efficient electric heat pump system that will reduce the County Club's HVAC carbon emissions by 95 percent and shave off thousands of dollars in annual operating expenses.
EWEB delivers safe, reliable power and water around the clock to homes and businesses throughout Eugene. We also deliver intangibles that most people never see, such as environmental stewardship and support for local economic development.
During a recent renovation to the main lodge, the Eugene Country Club was faced with a decision to repair the existing gas boiler or to install a whole new gas or electric heating system. The Country Club's development consultant contacted EWEB for assistance. They teamed up with our Key Accounts Manager Travis Reeder, who developed an economic and engineering analysis of future operational costs for both gas and electric heating systems. The detailed report showed that a high-efficiency electric Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) system would save the Country Club $4,500 per year in operating costs, and provide other benefits such as reliability, comfort, and carbon reduction.
Reducing carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases (GHG) is a priority for many business owners, as well as a goal of the Eugene Community Climate and Energy Action Plan. The community GHG inventory, created by the City of Eugene, shows the bulk of emissions associated with building energy use comes from burning natural gas.
Though natural gas is cleaner than coal or oil combustion, it still produces significant amounts of greenhouse gases. In comparison, electric heating contributes only a small amount of Eugene's GHG emissions because about 90 percent of EWEB's power supply investments are in renewable resources.
By converting from gas to electric heating, the Country Club will reduce its annual carbon dioxide emissions by about 134,000 pounds, the equivalent of removing 13 passenger cars from the road or growing 57 acres of forest.
The business will also save thousands in annual operating costs.
"By challenging the myth that gas heating systems are always the cheapest to operate, we help customers make informed energy-related decisions," said Travis. "This is a valuable service to business owners and can help transform the community to the most economical and lowest carbon energy options."
One reason VRF systems are so efficient is they transfer waste heat from warmer areas of the building to other zones that have a heating demand. They do the same thing when cooling, and can heat and cool simultaneously in different parts of the building.
To assist with some of the up-front costs, the County Club received a custom EWEB incentive on the installation of the new efficient VRF.
"We appreciate EWEB's commitment to providing a sustainable heating option," said Eugene Country Club General Manager Richard Spurlin. "The energy and economic analysis helped us make an informed decision in selecting the VRF option, and the financial incentive made the project economically viable as we switched from the gas boiler system."
EWEB has assisted on numerous other building and renovation projects, including Northwest Community Credit Union's downtown headquarters that opened in 2013, and the new Amazon Corners apartment building and retail space coming soon to south Eugene. These carbon-saving solutions support the business community and ultimately benefit all EWEB customers.
To find out how EWEB energy professionals can assist with new business or expanding existing operations, visit our Business Growth and Retention Programs page.
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