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When the Ground Shakes, EWEB’s Power Grid Must Stand Strong
An earthquake can last only seconds. For the electric grid, however, the consequences can last far longer.
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Community members practice preparedness at EWEB's Emergency Water Station Open House at Howard Elementary School
Eugene's River Road community practiced filling emergency water containers and learned more about personal preparedness.
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EWEB upgrades Danebo Substation with 65% more power capacity and earthquake-resilient foundations
EWEB engineers upgraded the substation to ensure new parts of the system are earthquake-resilient and can meet rising energy demand.
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EWEB to maintain wildfire safety settings for south Eugene neighborhoods for the remainder of the summer
Wildfire safety settings cause lines to operate at a higher sensitivity, increasing the likelihood of more frequent, prolonged outages.
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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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EWEB Commissioners take significant step in planning for Willamette Water Treatment Plant
A new plant will bolster resiliency in the face of disaster and enable downtime at our current 76-year-old treatment plant.
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Pillars of EWEB's Wildfire Season Readiness
Wildfire season is here. We're preparing for wildfire risk, and so can you.
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EWEB to use a $2.2 million grant to strengthen grid resiliency and modernize electrical equipment
EWEB was selected for two grants from the Oregon Department of Energy
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Fourth graders learn about power line safety through EWEB program in schools
"Power Town" is a demonstration table that uses live voltage to show what happens when different objects come in contact with electricity.
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EWEB Board adopts 2026 organizational goals to guide utility priorities
At the January public meeting, EWEB adopted a new set of organizational goals for 2026, providing direction for our work priorities in the year ahead.
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Our Favorite Photos of 2025
For a final look-back at 2025, we’d like to share some of our favorite photos that illustrate our work day-in and day-out. We celebrate amazing teamwork, vital partnerships, and sing the praises of our individual champions and their quiet dedication to serving our community!
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Let's Talk Turkey. Is your family ready for winter?
We're heading into the holidays, but that also means snow, ice, and not-so-nice weather might be in the forecast. Here are some tips to prepare in advance.
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EWEB Partners with Eugene School District 4J to Celebrate New Kennedy Middle School Emergency Water Station Site
Hundreds of attendees practiced filling up water containers at Saturday's demonstration event.
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Electric Projects underway in North & South Eugene
Underground lines and disaster-resilient power poles are part of EWEB’s infrastructure upgrade near Eugene’s largest natural resource area.
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Join the Pledge to Prepare
When you think about getting ready for an emergency, you probably have questions. You aren't alone. Preparing for emergencies can be overwhelming, which is why EWEB has put together a 12-month program to help you and your family get two weeks ready.
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Commissioners Will Host Upriver Meeting April 23
March 29, 2019
EWEB commissioners will host presentations at an upriver meeting on April 23, including an update on Carmen-Smith Hydroelectric Project construction, the Leaburg Canal seepage repair project and timeline, as well as a briefing on EWEB's outage and restoration response following the Feb. 25 snow storm.
The meeting will be held at the McKenzie Fire & Rescue Training Center in Leaburg.
EWEB customers are invited to provide comments and feedback to commissioners about these topics or any other utility-related issues. Doors open at 6 p.m., and presentations begin at 6:30 p.m.