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• Oregon’s New Utility Laws and How EWEB Customers Already Benefit from Fair, Transparent Rates

  Oregon’s POWER Act and FAIR Energy Act target investor-owned utilities. Learn how EWEB’s local, community-owned model already meets these goals.

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• Court rules in favor of EWEB in Carmen-Smith litigation

  The U.S. District Court in Eugene has granted EWEB's motion to dismiss a lawsuit brought under the Endangered Species Act pertaining to fish passage at EWEB’s Trail Bridge Dam. The favorable ruling clears the way for EWEB to continue advancing towards implementation of permanent fish passage at the dam.

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• EWEB proposes modified plan for permanent fish passage at Trail Bridge Dam

  After eight months of extensive collaboration and analysis with scientific experts at two federal regulatory agencies, EWEB is proposing an improved plan to build permanent fish passage facilities at Trail Bridge Dam on the McKenzie River.

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• EWEB prepares for wildfire season with risk mitigation measures

  EWEB is building a more resilient electric system to weather various types of disasters, from wildfire to winter storms.

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• EWEB, Lane County host open house to gather feedback for “Leaburg Transportation Alternatives Analysis”

  “What is the Future of the Leaburg Dam Bridge?” open house exhibit on display at Lloyd Knox Park Visitor Pavilion through July 25

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• Improving habitat resiliency throughout the Upper McKenzie

  Environmental Responsibility is a core guiding value for EWEB decision-making. This summer, EWEB continues its commitment to environmental stewardship with a robust slate of habitat enhancement updates throughout the upper McKenzie River, across the footprint of the Carmen-Smith Hydroelectric Project.

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• EWEB weighs multi-billion-dollar decision affecting energy supply

  EWEB is weighing energy supply decisions that will cost nearly $2 billion over the next two decades.

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• Hayden Bridge celebrates 75 years of service as EWEB looks forward to a new era of water resiliency

  EWEB Water Treatment Supervisor, Toby Dixon, looks back at how the Hayden Bridge Water Filtration Plant has changed over the years and explains what EWEB is doing to secure a more resilient water future.

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• Walterville Hydroelectric Project to remain offline through 2025

  EWEB continues to pursue repair plans but must fulfill additional investigation requirements before resuming operation.

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• EWEB reaffirms commitment to resilience with Wildfire Mitigation Plan approval

  The utility is testing new equipment, leveraging technology, and incorporating third-party expertise to bolster electric system resiliency to a range of threats, including wildfire.

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• Energy conservation could offset large portion of growth in power demand

  Preliminary results of an EWEB study indicate that cutting back demand can contribute to maintaining a reliable, affordable energy supply.

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• 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.

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• Rising Together: Female operation staffers begin industry mentorship program

  One week into Women's History Month and just before International Women's Day on March 8, three women in EWEB leadership roles embarked on a 10-month-long journey of mentorship, fellowship, and professional development.

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• EWEB Board Adopts 2025 Goals

  Goals focus on supporting low-income community members and renters, while improving operational efficiency.

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• PNW Lineman Rodeo raises $85,000 for Oregon Burn Center

  EWEB line techs are proud partners and participants in the rodeo fundraiser every year.

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