March 17 2023

March 17, 2023 • Rachael McDonald, EWEB Communications

March 7 Board Meeting report

The EWEB Board of Commissioners meet on the first Tuesday of the month.

Ramping up on electric infrastructure investments

To maintain the reliability customers have come to know and trust, EWEB must address an aging infrastructure bubble.

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.

EWEB pursues second water treatment plant to ensure resiliency

Eugene is one of the largest cities on the west coast with only a single source of drinking water, the McKenzie River. And though the McKenzie is a pure, reliable water source, EWEB will secure a second source ensure resiliency in the future, planning to build a water treatment plant on the Willamette River, upstream of Eugene and Springfield.

EWEB awards grants to local organizations to promote electric mobility

EWEB has awarded nearly $125,000 in grant funds to local organizations that promote electric mobility and reduce community carbon emissions.