May 21 2019

May 21, 2019

Federal Regulators Grant New License for Carmen-Smith Hydro Project

The Eugene Water & Electric Board has received a new 40-year operating license for our largest utility-owned generation facility – the Carmen-Smith Hydroelectric Project on the upper McKenzie River. The new license, issued by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, will allow us to operate the carbon-free, renewable hydroelectric facility through at least May 2059. The project generates enough electricity to power nearly 16,000 homes.

September 10 2018

September 10, 2018

National Drive Electric Week Highlights Clean, Low-carbon Transportation

Here in the Pacific Northwest, where we enjoy abundant, low-cost hydroelectric power, EVs are a smart economic choice and an important piece of the region's move away from fossil fuels.

June 11 2018

June 11, 2018

Board of Commissioners Meeting Highlights - June, 2018

As a public utility, it’s important for us to be open and transparent with you—our customer-owners. Here are some highlights from this month’s meeting of your citizen-elected Board of Commissioners.

December 08 2017

December 08, 2017

Squirrels Cause Over 90 Outages a Year

Whether it's ice or snow, windstorms ... or squirrels, you should know what to do when the power goes out.

Powering a Strong Community

Public Power Week is a great opportunity to honor EWEB's 106 year history and look forward to how we will continue to power a strong community in the years ahead. Our recently adopted Strategic Plan highlights how we will continue to hold true to our core values as a public utility and make significant decisions involving the community's electric supply resources.