The substation redundancy ensures reliable power continues to flow to homes and businesses despite unexpected equipment failures and routine maintenance.
After 18 months of study to assess Eugene’s future electricity needs, EWEB has identified next steps to pursue in the next two to three years.
Temperatures are heating up with weather forecasts anticipating temperatures up to 99 degrees in Eugene and the surrounding areas on the 4th of July.
The extreme temperatures from two years ago show the need for EWEB to choose energy sources based on best fit.
Hugh Currin was hired as an engineer at EWEB in 1923. Later, he became the chief engineer for the utility.