March 30 2023

March 30, 2023 • Rachael McDonald, EWEB Communications

Women in STEM: Meet the technician who manages EWEBs communication system

As a utility, EWEB is known for providing water and electricity to Eugene residents. But EWEB also operates the largest publicly owned open-access fiber network in Oregon. The infrastructure of underground fiber that connects high-speed internet in downtown Eugene needs to be maintained. Gretchen Lowen is the engineering technician who oversees changes or additions to EWEB’s fiber system.

Water use in summer more than twice as high as winter

EWEB customers use more than twice as much water in the hot, dry summer months, compared to the cold, rainy winter months. The higher summer water use can almost assuredly be attributed to customers watering their lawns and gardens.

New water treatment trailer improves EWEB’s emergency response abilities

The Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB) is expanding its capacity to provide water to customers in case of an emergency.

EWEB offering $50,000 community Greenpower renewable energy grant

Greenpower Grants, a program funded by voluntary Greenpower customer subscriptions is currently accepting applications. The grant will fund a high-impact project that increase the use of renewable energy sources, the adoption of emerging technologies, clean energy education and reduce or offset our community's carbon footprint.

Stay warm as the weather dips into freezing temperatures

With cold and icy weather forecasted for the next several days, we want to share some tips on how to heat your home while still conserving energy. We also have tips on how to stay warm if there is a power outage at your home.