Eugene Water & Electric Board

Images of EWEB in 2011

Images of EWEB

Winter 2011

Eugene Water & Electric Board

Removing debris plug from Leaburg Dam(January 2011)

EWEB crews cleared large clump of logs, root wads and other

debris that blocked the Leaburg Dam's No. 1 roll gate following

heavy rains in mid-January.

The debris, including logs measuring more than 100 feet in length,

started gathering against the roll gate following heavy rains,

unseasonably warm temperatures and rapid mountain snowmelt.

Working with Eugene-based construction contractor Wildish Co.,

EWEB brought in an excavator with an extended-reach arm to

dislodge the debris blocking the gate.

Customers visited EWEB’s booth to talk with energy management

specialists about how to save money and energy in their homes.

Good Earth Home, Garden and Living Show(January 2011)

Energy efficient lighting was one of the many topics EWEB staff

members discussed with visitors.

University of Oregon Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art

Opening of Chris Jordan’s “Running the Numbers” exhibition(January 2011)

The JSMA is one of three art museums in the U.S. testing LED lighting in

gallery spaces thanks to a partnership of the U.S. Department of Energy’s

Gateway Program, EWEB and the Bonneville Power Administration. The

LED lighting made its debut at the opening of the Chris Jordan exhibition,

which deals with consumption and conservation themes.

EWEB and the Oregon

Department of Transportation

teamed up to relocate an

osprey nest to a new platform

on top of a 120-foot pole.

Relocating an osprey nest(February 2011)

By moving the nest to a safer location, the ospreys should stay

away from dangerous lighting towers and high-voltage electric

transmission lines.

March 11 marked the 100th

anniversary of the first meeting

of the Eugene Water Board.

Banners commemorating

EWEB’s centennial can be

found around town, including on

the Ferry Street Bridge.

EWEB turns 100(March 2011)

Honoring our past and building a utility for the next century were

dual themes of a celebration held on March 11 to commemorate

EWEB’s 100th year of operations. To help honor the past, the event

was held in EWEB’s old warehouse.

EWEB Commissioner John Simpson applauded employees, past

and present, for their service to the community.

Eugene Mayor Kitty Piercy spoke about EWEB’s leadership in

conservation and key role in the city’s sustainability efforts.

“Global futurist” Jack Uldrich was the keynote speaker at the

event. He spoke about future trends, innovation and adapting to

the rapid pace of technological change.

EWEB energy

specialist Mark Tuffo

shows off an electric

vehicle public

charging station.

EWEB welcomes the

arrival of electric

vehicles and is

excited and prepared

to work with EV

owners.

Read the cover

story about

EWEB’s centennial