March 17 2025

March 17, 2025 • Aaron Orlowski, EWEB Communications

Small number of McKenzie Valley EWEB customers face higher February bills due to estimated reads

EWEB under-estimated energy usage for about one-fifth of upriver customers in December or January, resulting in higher true-up bills in February.

McKenzie River Water Quality Remains Excellent

The quality of the McKenzie River’s water remained excellent in 2024, according to the Eugene Water & Electric Board’s (EWEB) 2024 McKenzie Watershed Report, which was published this month.

EWEB offers Greenpower Grant to support local sustainability project

The Greenpower Grant, funded by voluntary customer subscriptions to Greenpower, not customer grants, supports projects that advance renewable energy, clean energy education or efforts to reduce or offset local carbon emissions.

EWEB and BRING cook up new ways to help Eugene businesses save energy

Businesses can cut energy costs with EWEB’s free Energy Assessments and efficiency programs. Plus, for a limited time, BRING is offering $1,000 rebates for qualifying upgrades—apply by Feb. 28!

Eugene residents share energy and water saving tips

From blocking a draft to replacing your heating system, each action you take can save water and electricity.