EUGENE, Ore. – Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB) is sounding the alarm over potential rate hikes and reliability issues following a federal court order affecting the Columbia and Snake River dams.
According to EWEB, the court’s decision, which began on March 1, mandates increased water spill, leading to reduced electricity generation. This change could result in approximately $100 million in annual costs for the federal system, impacting utilities like EWEB and their customers.
EWEB General Manager Frank Lawson and other Oregon utilities have urged Gov. Kotek to reconsider the state’s litigation stance, highlighting its contradiction with efforts to maintain energy affordability and reliability…