March 18 2025

March 18, 2025 • Aaron Orlowski, EWEB Communications

Groups suing EWEB will burden customers with litigation-driven costs

EWEB expresses disappointment that groups choose court over collaboration and firmly disputes the claims made in the lawsuit relating to operation of the utility’s Carmen-Smith Hydroelectric Project nearly 70 miles east of Eugene. EWEB takes its environmental and public safety responsibilities seriously. Contrary to the assertions in the lawsuit, construction of fish passage was postponed because EWEB’s regulator, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), required the utility to study and resolve urgent dam safety issues first.

McKenzie River Water Quality Remains Excellent

The quality of the McKenzie River’s water remained excellent in 2024, according to the Eugene Water & Electric Board’s (EWEB) 2024 McKenzie Watershed Report, which was published this month.

EWEB offers Greenpower Grant to support local sustainability project

The Greenpower Grant, funded by voluntary customer subscriptions to Greenpower, not customer grants, supports projects that advance renewable energy, clean energy education or efforts to reduce or offset local carbon emissions.

EWEB and BRING cook up new ways to help Eugene businesses save energy

Businesses can cut energy costs with EWEB’s free Energy Assessments and efficiency programs. Plus, for a limited time, BRING is offering $1,000 rebates for qualifying upgrades—apply by Feb. 28!

Eugene residents share energy and water saving tips

From blocking a draft to replacing your heating system, each action you take can save water and electricity.