September 25 2017

September 25, 2017

How EWEB Helped Eugene Country Club Reduce Costs and Lower Greenhouse Gas Emissions

With help from our Smart Growth Programs, the Eugene Country Club recently switched from a natural gas boiler to a clean, efficient electric heat pump system that will reduce the County Club’s HVAC carbon emissions by 95% and shave off thousands of dollars in annual operating expenses.

Improving McKenzie River Fish Habitat

EWEB used a novel approach to place 300 yards of gravel and small rock in an area of the McKenzie favored by bull trout for spawning.

EV Curious? You’re Not Alone.

In our area, it will cost you $3.41 to go 100 miles in an electric vehicle, compared to $12.16 in a gas-powered car. Tax credits sweeten the deal. In addition to the existing $2,500-$7,500 federal tax credit, the State of Oregon’s new rebate of up to $2,500 will go into effect in 2018.

Check Out This Super-Efficient Home on the BRING Home and Garden Tour

Want to save energy, reduce your carbon footprint, lower your utility bills and improve the comfort of your home? We can help!

Hydropower Lights Up Our Lives

We are fortunate to have one of the cleanest power portfolios in the nation, with almost no electricity sourced from fossil fuels. How much do you know about our community’s primary power resource—clean, renewable hydropower?