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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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Energy shortfall of 9 gigawatts projected for the Northwest
By 2030, a dry year combined with soaring energy demand during extended cold snaps could lead to rolling blackouts, a new study warns.
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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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EWEB secures $2.5 billion of reliable, affordable, carbon-free energy for customers
The new contract with EWEB’s largest energy supplier, the Bonneville Power Administration, forms the foundation of a diverse energy portfolio.
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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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Winning posters for EWEB’s Public Power Week Poster Contest
October 17, 2022
EWEB held its Poster Contest for 5th grade students in our service territory for Public Power Week, October 2-8, receiving more than 100 entries from classrooms across the area.
Public Power week celebrates the value of publicly owned utilities such as EWEB. EWEB is customer-owned and accountable to the people we serve. Unlike other utilities, your electric and water rates directly fund the energy and water we reliably deliver to you – and never enrich corporate shareholders.
The theme of this year’s contest was “Brought to you by Electricity”. Staff narrowed down the entries to twenty. EWEB employees and our social media followers voted on the winners.
This week, EWEB commissioner Matt McRae presented 1st place winner Aiden Muller with a plaque and gift certificate during an assembly at O'Hara Catholic School in Eugene.

First Place: Aiden Muller, O’Hara Catholic Elementary School

Second Place: Caroline Callister, Coburg Community Charter School

Third Place: Emma Mansfield, McCornack Elementary

Fourth Place: Bodhi Bayes, Adams Elementary

Fifth Place: Tommy Adams, River Road/ El Camino Del Rio Elementary
Thank you to all the students who participated in the contest! You brought creativity and enthusiasm to the theme of electricity, and we are so grateful!