Energy Department

Eugene Water & Electric Board, also known as EWEB, is one of the largest public utility companies in Oregon. Chartered by the city of Eugene as a municipal utility with a separate elected board, EWEB provides electricity, water and steam to more than 83,000 homes, business, schools and other customers in Eugene, Ore. Founded in 1911, the board, in partnership with other local agencies, offers assistance to farmers and growers in disposing unwanted chemicals through its agricultural chemical program. The utility provides more than $700,000 annually to support education programs on energy and water resources. It also offers various recreational opportunities, from trails along the Walterville Power Canal to boating and fishing at Carmen Reservoir on the upper McKenzie River. The utility supports a variety of community events, including Eugene Celebration and the annual Solar Challenge race for middle school students.

Salem Motor Pool is a program managed by Fleet Parking Services, which oversees a fleet of 4,100 vehicles owned by the Department of Administrative Services and provides policy oversight for an additional 3,000 vehicles owned by other agencies. They also manage 4,500 parking spaces in the Salem capitol mall, Portland, and Eugene. The program offers daily and long-term vehicle rentals to state and local agencies, promotes alternative modes of transportation, and provides fueling and maintenance services. In addition to their vehicle rental services, Salem Motor Pool operates a vehicle repair shop, coordinates remote vehicle repairs and accidents, and offers parking services and pass sales. They also provide compressed natural gas fuel sales to the public during specified hours. The program is open Monday through Friday and closed on state holidays.Generated from the website