Eugene Water & Electric Board
| Company type | Public utility |
|---|---|
| Industry | Electricity, Water |
| Founded | 1911 |
| Headquarters | Eugene, Oregon, United States |
Number of employees | 500+ |
| Website | www.eweb.org |
The Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB) stands as the largest utility owned by customers in Oregon. Founded in 1911, it delivers both electricity and water services to more than 86,000 clients within Eugene and its surrounding areas.
Management is conducted by a five-person Board of Commissioners elected by Eugene residents. This governing body consists of four commissioners representing specific geographic wards along with one at-large member. The board holds comprehensive control over policy decisions related to water and electric operations.
Electric resource portfolio
EWEB obtains over 95% of its electrical power from low-emission sources such as hydropower, wind, and other clean energy technologies. The bulk of this supply comes from the federal Bonneville Power Administration along with EWEB’s own hydroelectric installations. Notably, EWEB was the first public utility in Oregon to develop wind energy facilities and continues to secure contracts for substantial wind and geothermal energy generated within the Northwest region.
Power projects
| Hydro | Wind | Steam Co-generation |
|---|---|---|
| Carmen-Smith Hydroelectric Project | Foote Creek Rim Wind Project | EWEB/International Paper Steam Co-generation Plant |
| Smith Creek Hydroelectric Project | Harvest Wind | Wauna Steam Co-Generation Project |
| Leaburg-Walterville Hydroelectric Project | ||
| Stone Creek Hydroelectric Project |
Electric resource plan
The Integrated Electric Resource Plan guides EWEB’s future electricity sourcing strategies. Created with community participation, this plan prioritizes strong energy conservation efforts alongside the procurement of additional renewable energy resources to satisfy demand exceeding conservation achievements.