January 02 2026

January 02, 2026 • Aaron Orlowski, EWEB Communications

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.

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.

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.

EWEB completes helicopter installation of salmon habitat features

EWEB adds downed trees and 2,000 tons of gravel to the Uupper McKenzie River below Tamolitch Falls to improve spawning habitat.

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.