February 03 2023

February 03, 2023 • Robyn Smith, EWEB Communications

Largest transformer order in EWEB history begins “New Era” of substation rebuilds

In January, our elected Board of Commissioners approved an agreement for EWEB to make an unprecedented bulk purchase of substation transformers.

January 31 2023

January 31, 2023 • Aaron Orlowski, EWEB Communications

Eugene City Council approves purchase of former EWEB headquarters

The Eugene City Council approved the purchase of EWEB's former riverfront headquarters property at a meeting on Jan. 30. The terms of the deal state that the City of Eugene will purchase the 4.4-acre property, which includes two buildings and parking lots, for $12 million.

January 25 2023

January 25, 2023 • Rachael McDonald, EWEB Communications

Firewood program in Blue River helps Holiday Farm Fire survivors stay warm

An EWEB-supported program provides firewood for people affected by the 2020 Holiday Farm Fire. The McKenzie Firewood program was developed by Pure Water Partners (PWP) in 2021.

EWEB riverfront property negotiations advance

After evaluating several proposals and opportunities, EWEB is focusing its negotiations to sell the former riverfront headquarters property to the City of Eugene. The exact terms and details of the deal will be negotiated during the next few weeks.

January 12 2023

January 12, 2023 • Robyn Smith, EWEB Communications

Your electric rates at work: EWEB’s grid demonstrates resiliency during December’s winter storms

Despite an ice storm and a few windstorms in Eugene and the McKenzie Valley in the past few weeks, EWEB has so far fended off widespread weather-caused power outages – largely because of investments in year-round system maintenance and infrastructure improvements.