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CELEBRATE PUBLIC POWER & ENTER TO WIN!

GREEN GRANT VOTING EXTENDED AFTER TIE BETWEEN TOP FINALISTS

EPUD’S PLAN OF ACTION DURING RED FLAG WARNING

RED FLAG WARNING – 8/3/26

STAY COOL ALL SUMMER WITH A DUCTLESS HEAT PUMP

ONGOING SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS ACROSS THE DISTRICT

CHOOSE THE 2026 GREEN GRANT WINNER

YOU SPOKE. WE LISTENED.

YOUR VOICE. YOUR UTILITY.

NEW! OUTAGE MAP NOW AVAILABLE

HAY SEASON BRINGS RISK

CLEARING THE WAY FOR SAFETY

CELEBRATING OUR 2026 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS

TAKE OUR SURVEY, ENTER TO WIN $500!

SERVICIO AL CLIENTE AHORA EN ESPAÑOL

MESSAGE FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER

A NEW FUTURE AT SHORT MOUNTAIN

CALL 811 BEFORE YOU DIG

2026 GREEN GRANT PROGRAM NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

BUDGET-FRIENDLY BILLING PROGRAMS

LANDLORD AGREEMENT NOTIFICATIONS

EMPOWERING SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM NOW OPEN

GET A HEAT PUMP WATER HEATER FOR $144!

MESSAGE FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER

SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY

EPUD BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVES 2026 BUDGET

FREE HOME ENERGY AUDITS

MULTI-FACTOR AUTHENTICATION COMES TO SMARTHUB

EPUD’S 2026 BUDGET PROPOSAL

FOOD FOR LANE COUNTY WINS $40,000 GREEN GRANT

HAPPY PUBLIC POWER WEEK!

PUBLIC POWER CROSSWORD – ENTER TO WIN!

RED FLAG WARNING ISSUED FOR 8/25/25

RED FLAG WARNING ISSUED FOR 8/21/25

EPUD RECEIVES HIGH SCORES IN CUSTOMER SURVEY

KEEP COOL WITH A DUCTLESS HEAT PUMP!

INFORMATION AND RESOURCES FOR WILDFIRE SEASON

EMERALD PUD ASSIGNED STRONG RATINGS FROM MOODY’S AND FITCH

UTILITY PHONE SCAMS ON THE RISE AGAIN

5/3 PLANNED OUTAGE IN JUNCTION CITY

TAKE OUR SURVEY, ENTER TO WIN $500!

EPUD’S 2025 EMPOWERING SCHOLARSHIPS

2025 GREEN GRANT PROGRAM OPENS!

CRASH COURSE ON CAR-HIT-POLE ACCIDENTS

WINTER WEATHER ALERT

HIGH BILL ALERT: CUSTOMERS CAUTIONED ABOUT HIGH WINTER BILLS

FREEZING TEMPERATURES CONTINUE: HOW WILL IT AFFECT YOUR COMFORT AND YOUR MONTHLY ELECTRIC BILL?

1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE 2024 ICE STORM OUTAGES

EPUD GM’S SENATE PRESENTATION ON POWER SUPPLY: THE RISKS ARE MOUNTING

EPUD’S 2025 BUDGET PROCESS

A SEASON TO PREPARE

CONNECTING & USING YOUR GENERATOR SAFELY

LANE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SHOULD LET THE PUBLIC DECIDE ON THE IMERF/CLEANLANE PROJECT

7/21/24 RED FLAG WARNING CANCELED; EPUD’S ELECTRIC SYSTEM RETURNED TO NORMAL OPERATION

FIRE WEATHER WATCH CANCELED, RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS EFFECTIVE FOR CASCADE FOOTHILLS 7/21/24

RED FLAG WARNING FOR THUNDERSTORMS 7/20/24 – RECLOSING TO BE DISABLED AT 11 PM

A RED FLAG WARNING FOR THUNDERSTORMS HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR LANE COUNTY 7/20/24

BEAT THE HEAT THIS SUMMER WITH THESE TIPS TO STAY COOL

STAY SAFE THIS SUMMER WITH THESE IMPORTANT HEAT SAFETY TIPS

GM UPDATE ON REPAIR WORK, STORM/OUTAGE REVIEWS, AND NEXT STEPS

ICE STORM UPDATE: POWER IS RESTORED!

ICE STORM UPDATE: ENTERING THE FINAL STAGE OF OUTAGE RESTORATIONS

ICE STORM UPDATE: WHAT’S TO COME IN THE DAYS AHEAD

ICE STORM UPDATE: FAQ, WHY AM I ALWAYS THE LAST ONE ON?

ICE STORM UPDATE: WHY NOT UNDERGROUND ALL POWER LINES?

ICE STORM UPDATE: TODAY’S PROGRESS, TOMORROW’S PLANS

GET THE ESTIMATED TIME OF RESTORATION FOR YOUR STREET

ICE STORM UPDATE: PREVIEW OF THE WEEK’S RESTORATIONS

ICE STORM UPDATE: WEEKEND RESTORATIONS

ICE STORM UPDATE: TODAY’S RESTORATIONS

OUR RATES ARE CHANGING

GIVING BACK TO OUR CUSTOMER OWNERS

HELPING HANDS PAYMENT ASSISTANCE GRANTS INCREASED FOR 2024!

EPUD BOARD APPROVES INCREASE TO SCHOLARSHIPS

LIHEAP PROGRAM NOW OPEN

PUBLIC POWER WEEK 2023

PUBLIC POWER CROSSWORD – ENTER TO WIN!

EMPOWERING FUTURE UTILITY WORKERS

YOUR OPINION MATTERS! LET US KNOW HOW WE’RE DOING.

UNDERSTANDING EPUD’S COST OF SERVICE

SCAM ALERT

SEVERE WEATHER AND POSSIBLE OUTAGES

Talk to Our ENERGY EXPERTS to Save Energy & Money This Winter!

EPUD Launches Emerald-GO EV Charging Stations

Rebates AND Zero-Interest Financing on Heat Pumps!

National Cyber Security Awareness Month

Cool Down with a Ductless Heat Pump!

Territorial Elementary Wins 2021 GREEN Grant

Get Power Friendly! Plant the Right Tree in the Right Place

Introducing Off Peak Advantage: The Voluntary Time of Use Savings Program

Meet EPUD’s 2021 Scholarship Winners

Get Up to $1,000 Off an EV!

Fire Prevention: What You Need to Know

This summer is already shaping up to deliver increased fire risk.

2021 GREEN Grant Competition Announced

Win up to $40,000 in funding for your project!

Technician’s Suggestion Saves Utility Time & Money

Generation Plant Specialist Jason Rice really knows his equipment.

Interested in Time of Use Rates?

Complete our survey and enter to win a $25 gift card!

The Benefits of Prepaid Power

Prepaid Power is a simple, “pay-as-you-go” alternative to traditional monthly billing.

2021 Scholarship Program Now Open!

The EmPOWERing Scholarship program offers five $3,000 scholarships.

Securing the Next Generation of Utility Workers

Emerald People's Utility District believes in supporting our community by hiring locally.

Potential Time of Use Study Ahead

Emerald may launch a survey in the months ahead.

The Year in Review: 2020

No rate increase this year.

Tree Trimming & Removal: Whose Job Is It?

It depends on the location.

Electric Vehicle Rebates & Resources

Emerald People's Utility District has valuable rebates and resources that can save you time and money!

Are You Prepared for Outage Season?

Emergencies and outages strike without warning—are you ready?

EPUD Awards Four Electric Vehicle Charging Grants!

This year's grant funds cover up to $18,000 of the equipment and installation costs.

Letter from the General Manager – October 2020

Across the nation, 2020 has been an unprecedented year on multiple fronts.

Wildfire & Outage Update: Latest Restoration Efforts

While power has been shut off in these areas for safety reasons, Emerald is committed to restoring power as soon as it is safe to do so.

Wildfire & Outage Update: Monitoring Conditions in Evacuation Zones

We continue to monitor conditions throughout our District.

Wildfire & Outage Update: Restoring Power to Mohawk Valley

A Red Flag warning continues throughout today.

Emerald PUD’s Wildfire Mitigation Plan

We are closely following the Lane County wildfires and evacuation orders.

Keep Cool & Save Energy!

To stay cool without feeling the heat on your electric bill, give these ideas a try.

Emerald PUD Announces Two Winners of the 2020 GREEN Grant!

This year's GREEN Grant competition ended with the program's first ever tied score!

EPUD’s 2020 Scholarship Winners

Please join us in congratulating the 2020 EmPOWERing Scholarship winners!

The Benefits of Prepaid Power

Prepaid Power is a simple, “pay-as-you-go” alternative to traditional monthly billing.

Emerald PUD’s Short Mountain Landfill Generator Reaches Milestone

Half a billion kilowatt-hours of electricity produced since coming online.

The Latest News From EPUD’s General Manager

General Manager Scott Coe talks about recent outages, staff availability, and providing service during the pandemic.

Get to Know Your Breakers

Some homes have more than one main breaker.

EPUD’s 2020 GREEN Grant Program Opens

The winning organization(s) will receive up to $40,000.

5 Simple Ways to Keep Your Winter Bills Down

Winter's chilly weather may drive up your electric bill.

Insulation Rebates Jump in 2020!

There's no better time to have insulation installed in your home!

Peak Demand Partnership

By reducing your energy usage during peak hours, you help us reduce pricey power purchases.

2019 Scholarship Winners

Please join us in congratulating the 2019 EmPOWERing Scholarship winners!

New! Hourly Data on SmartHub!

It's the newest feature made available to most customers.

Tiered Rate Structure Comes to an End

Board of Directors responds to customer-owners.

Summer Peaks & Energy Usage

Energy usage is highest between the hours of 4 and 9 pm.

EPUD Awards $15,000 in Scholarships

Five students will receive $3,000 toward their educational expenses.

Fire Weather Warning for Friday, May 10, 2019

This warning is in effect from 1 pm to 8 pm, Friday, May 10.

EPUD Offers $40,000 Energy Grant to Community Organizations

Saving money for local nonprofits with clean energy is what this grant is about.

Outage Update: Crews Push to Restore Final Customers by Afternoon

There were approximately 40 people out of power as of 7 am Friday.

Outage Update: Crews Push to Restore 200 Plus Customers Affected by Outage

We are working to restore power to about 200 customers.

Outage Update: Fewer than 500 Customers Without Power

We currently have all crews and multiple contract or mutual aid crews working to restore power.

Outage Update: Restoration Efforts Continue & Fewer than 400 Remain without Power

The Red Cross will have a shelter open in Cottage Grove through 3 pm, Thursday, March 7.

Outage Update: 1,000 Customers Remain Without Power

Due to freezing overnight temperatures, we encourage those affected by the outage to make alternative arrangements.

Outage Update: Crews Back in the Field in Full Force

Late last night an additional 300 customers had their power restored.

Outage Update: 600 Restored Today

Approximately 1600 customers remain without power.

Outage Update: 1,200 Customers Restored Saturday

Today, 69 line workers and 10 tree trimmers will work to restore power.

Outage Update: 1,200 Customers Restored

About 2,200 customers remain without power.

Outage Update: Customers Need to Make Sure Weatherhead & Meter Base are Working

Residents are urged to make sure two key pieces of equipment on their homes are working.

Outage Update: Call in Remaining Downed Lines

Contact us if you are still dealing with a downed line.

Outage Update: Crews Rested and Ready to Go

One crew each from Blachly-Lane and Springfield Utility Board has joined our restoration efforts.

Outage Update: 1,000 Households Restored

Approximately 1,000 customers were restored today, leaving 3,400 customers without power.

Outage Update: With Coming Frigid Temps, EPUD Urges Customers to Consider Going to Shelter

The Red Cross is opening a shelter at 6 pm tonight.

Outage Update: Answering The Question: Why Does My Neighbor Have Power and I Don’t?

There are three reasons that is happening.

Outage Update: Crews Continue Making Slow Progress

Approximately 4,400 customers remain out of power.

Outage Update: Restoring the System Backbone

EPUD wants to shed light on behind the scenes work of our crews.

Outage Update: Colder Weather Coming

Emerald People’s Utility District is extremely concerned about the health and safety of customers.

Outage Update: Some Advances Overnight but Long Road Ahead

Approximately 5800 customers remain out of power.

Outage Update: Work Continues Overnight

Four line crews will continue working through the night, removing downed power lines and restoring power to customers.

Outage Update: Making Headway Against ‘Biblical’ Storm Impact

As of this afternoon, power had been restored to more than 5,000 EPUD customers.

Outage Update: Overnight Recap

The latest weather does not appear to have substantially worsened the outage situation for the utility’s customers.

Outage Update: Crews Heading Home for Rest Later Tonight

One newly arrived contract crew, however, will stay and work tonight on restoring power.

Outage Update: Steady Progress Being Made

With crews working around the clock, more than 3,000 customers have had their power restored.

Five Things to Know About Power Restoration

Why it could take a week or more.

Outage Update: Crews Continue Work in Face of Historic Damage

EPUD staff worked alongside three outside crews throughout the night to restore power and clear downed power lines.

Outage Update: Work Continues Throughout the Night

Outages remain widespread throughout the utility’s service territory.

Help from Other Utilities Has Arrived

Emerald People’s Utility District has good news and bad news for customer.

EPUD Reports Widespread Outages; Warns Customers of Dangers of Downed Power Lines

With more than 10,000 customers out of power, Emerald People’s Utility District is urging customers to stay inside and avoid downed power lines..

Emerald PUD Offers Scholarships Totaling $15,000

Five $3,000 scholarships are available in 2019 to individuals to attend college or utility industry career training.

Get a Water Heater for Next to Nothing! Rebate & Discounts Extended through March 2019

Get a new heat pump water heater for as little as $49.