September 08, 2026 • Aaron Orlowski, EWEB Communications

What are EWEB's procedures related to large consumption customers such as data centers?

Communities across the Pacific Northwest are grappling with requests from large consumption customers such as data centers to connect to local electric and water systems. EWEB has procedures and processes in place to ensure that we treat interconnection requests fairly and impartially, and that large consumption customers don’t pass costs on to other customers.

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August 14, 2026 • Jen Connors, EWEB Communications

The Facts on Eugene's Drinking Water

Eugene's tap water is safe and EWEB has never violated a single EPA or state drinking water quality standard.

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August 06, 2026 • Aaron Orlowski, EWEB Communications

EWEB balances water resiliency and financial health on second water treatment plant

The Willamette Treatment Plant is necessary to ensure a resilient and reliable source of water. EWEB Commissioners opted to move forward with planning for a 19.4 million gallon per day (MGD) drinking water treatment plant. EWEB is now in the process of determining how to finance this investment and the resulting impact on customer rates.

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August 03, 2026 • Aaron Orlowski, EWEB Communications

EWEB switches to wildfire safety settings for power lines in areas at risk for wildfire

Power outages are more likely as EWEB takes safety precautions during the Red Flag Warning issued by the National Weather Service

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July 10, 2026 • Jen Connors, EWEB Communications

EWEB Presents 2027 Electric Infrastructure Investment Plan to Board of Commissioners

EWEB’s Board of Commissioners received the utility’s 2027 Electric Capital Improvement Plan and Long-Term Financial Plan at its July 7 public meeting, with staff presenting a proposed $626 million, 10-year investment strategy for the electric system alongside a recommended 3.5% revenue requirement increase for the upcoming year.

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