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This month, EWEB celebrates 115 years of service Eugene
EWEB celebrates 115 years serving Eugene. As our community grows and challenges increase from aging infrastructure, extreme weather, and climate impacts, EWEB is making thoughtful, long-term investments to ensure safe, reliable service for decades to come.
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EWEB and the UO extend energy generation study
The study is testing whether the UO’s on-site generator can bolster grid reliability and support climate and greenhouse gas reduction goals.
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EWEB Board of Commissioners Approves Employment Agreement with John Hairston as Next General Manager
“EWEB is a public treasure,” Hairston said. “I’m eager to listen to staff, learn from the community, and build on the strong foundation already in place."
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EWEB Board of Commissioners selects BPA administrator for general manager role
In a unanimous vote, EWEB’s Board voted to move forward with negotiating an employment offer to BPA’s John Hairston.
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EWEB and Lane Electric Cooperative sign agreement to transfer EWEB's McKenzie Valley customers
EWEB and Lane Electric Cooperative have reached an important milestone in transitioning electric service from EWEB to Lane Electric in the McKenzie Valley. The two utilities have officially signed agreements for EWEB to sell its electric service territory in the McKenzie Valley to Lane Electric.
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EWEB Board adopts 2026 organizational goals to guide utility priorities
At the January public meeting, EWEB adopted a new set of organizational goals for 2026, providing direction for our work priorities in the year ahead.
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Cold temperatures this week drive highest electricity demand of the winter so far
Frosty conditions in Eugene this week have driven electricity demand to the highest levels so far this winter as heaters strain to keep homes and businesses warm.
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Our Favorite Photos of 2025
For a final look-back at 2025, we’d like to share some of our favorite photos that illustrate our work day-in and day-out. We celebrate amazing teamwork, vital partnerships, and sing the praises of our individual champions and their quiet dedication to serving our community!
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EWEB and the UO launch energy generation pilot project
Pilot project gives EWEB the option to run UO’s on-site natural gas generator this winter, gathering valuable insight into the generator’s efficiency and reliability.
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Sustainability Snapshot - Celebrating Energy Efficiency Projects in the Community
Sustainability Snapshops highlight impactful projects completed by EWEB's Customer Solutions department, as a way to celebrate the meaningful work happening behind the scenes.
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McKenzie Valley electric service territory realignment study reaches key milestone
EWEB Commissioners approved a resolution authorizing the General Manager to negotiate and execute agreements with Lane Electric Cooperative regarding a potential realignment of electric service territory in the McKenzie Valley at the Board’s December meeting.
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Women in STEM: Meet the Hydro Project Engineer Building Habitat for Salmon
EWEB Engineer Associate Val Chang found her way to the McKenzie River from Los Angeles, inspired by heritage trips to the waters of Taiwan and key mentors along the way.
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Public Power Week Poster Contest Winners 2025
The results are in! View the winning posters from EWEB's 2025 Public Power Week Poster Contest.
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EWEB Hometown Heroes compete internationally
Out of 290 teams from 14 different countries, EWEB's Lineman Rodeo team places in the top third of competitors.
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EWEB's Halloween Truck-or-Treat is a huge success
Community members are accustomed to spotting EWEB trucks around Eugene streets and neighborhoods. But last week, those familiar vehicles looked a little different. At EWEB's second annual Truck-or-Treat Customer and Crew Appreciation Event, our fleet transformed into a festive Halloween spectacle.
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EWEB Helps Extend High-Speed Fiber to Businesses
November 30, 2016
Over the past two years, EWEB has partnered with the city of Eugene, the Lane Council of Governments and the Technology Association of Oregon to provide high-speed Internet fiber optic connections to 20 businesses in three downtown buildings.
The pilot project takes advantage of EWEB's 70-mile fiber optic loop installed in the late 1990s that connects EWEB's electric substations, water reservoirs and other facilities. Working with the city and LCOG, the utility helped fund "last mile" connections to the buildings along Willamette Street near Broadway Plaza. EWEB leases "dark fiber" it doesn't need for its own purposes to two Internet Service Providers, who in turn provide high-speed connectivity to the businesses.
The downtown network supports Internet speeds up to 1 gigabyte per second - fast enough to download an entire high-definition movie in less than 36 seconds. The speed and capacity of the network, at prices competitive with Portland and San Francisco, provides vital infrastructure that can attract and retain companies that offer high-paying jobs. EWEB will continue to work with its partners in 2017 to find affordable ways to further expand the downtown fiber network.
