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EWEB Board Reviews Draft 2027 Budget and Rate Plans
The draft budget totals $502 million and reflects continued infrastructure investment and rising costs.
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EWEB conducts more investigative drilling along Leaburg Canal
Geotechnical drilling for soil and rock samples will advise strategies to reduce dam safety risks.
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What are EWEB's procedures related to large consumption customers such as data centers?
Communities across the Pacific Northwest are grappling with requests from large consumption customers such as data centers to connect to local electric and water systems. EWEB has procedures and processes in place to ensure that we treat interconnection requests fairly and impartially, and that large consumption customers don’t pass costs on to other customers.
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When the Ground Shakes, EWEB’s Power Grid Must Stand Strong
An earthquake can last only seconds. For the electric grid, however, the consequences can last far longer.
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Community members practice preparedness at EWEB's Emergency Water Station Open House at Howard Elementary School
Eugene's River Road community practiced filling emergency water containers and learned more about personal preparedness.
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Investigation at McKenzie Watershed Alliance
EWEB is aware of allegations of financial wrongdoing by a staff member of the McKenzie Watershed Alliance. These allegations do not implicate EWEB employees. The details and facts are still emerging and we support the investigation proceeding.
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EWEB upgrades Danebo Substation with 65% more power capacity and earthquake-resilient foundations
EWEB engineers upgraded the substation to ensure new parts of the system are earthquake-resilient and can meet rising energy demand.
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The Facts on Eugene's Drinking Water
Eugene's tap water is safe and EWEB has never violated a single EPA or state drinking water quality standard.
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EWEB to maintain wildfire safety settings for south Eugene neighborhoods for the remainder of the summer
Wildfire safety settings cause lines to operate at a higher sensitivity, increasing the likelihood of more frequent, prolonged outages.
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EWEB balances water resiliency and financial health on second water treatment plant
The Willamette Treatment Plant is necessary to ensure a resilient and reliable source of water. EWEB Commissioners opted to move forward with planning for a 19.4 million gallon per day (MGD) drinking water treatment plant. EWEB is now in the process of determining how to finance this investment and the resulting impact on customer rates.
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EWEB switches to wildfire safety settings for power lines in areas at risk for wildfire
Power outages are more likely as EWEB takes safety precautions during the Red Flag Warning issued by the National Weather Service
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EWEB pursues financial prudence and future power supply flexibility
Customer electricity demand is forecasted to rise. EWEB will partner with local power generators to serve that demand.
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EWEB completes downtown vaults, shaves traditional overhead costs by two thirds
Using a modular design, the new vaults save time and money while avoiding planned outages
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EWEB Presents 2027 Electric Infrastructure Investment Plan to Board of Commissioners
EWEB’s Board of Commissioners received the utility’s 2027 Electric Capital Improvement Plan and Long-Term Financial Plan at its July 7 public meeting, with staff presenting a proposed $626 million, 10-year investment strategy for the electric system alongside a recommended 3.5% revenue requirement increase for the upcoming year.
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EWEB Commissioners take significant step in planning for Willamette Water Treatment Plant
A new plant will bolster resiliency in the face of disaster and enable downtime at our current 76-year-old treatment plant.
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Watch the Recording: Financial Preparedness for Disasters
April 28, 2025 • Robyn Smith, EWEB Communications
Community Emergency Preparedness
EWEB and the City of Eugene are working together to enhance community resilience by helping residents "Be 2 Weeks Ready"—not just with emergency supplies, but financially, too.
In April, EWEB hosted the Oregon Division of Financial Regulation in Eugene to share simple steps with customers to recover more quickly and completely from disaster.
Watch the seminar recording to review your insurance coverage and get the most out of the claims process. Planning ahead can minimize stress, reduce financial hardship, and make recovery smoother and more manageable.
Take advantage of this opportunity to protect your financial future.