Manager’s Message

Posted: June 25, 2026 at 3:52 p.m.

Your Voice in Our Strategic Plan

Earlier this year, we asked for your input to help us put together a new strategic plan, and you came through in a big way. Here's what we heard.

Posted: June 2, 2026 at 4:19 p.m.

Wildfire Season: Keeping Our Community Safe

Well, the sun is finally out and the days are turning warm. And while we all love an Oregon summer, this particular season carries an increased risk that we all need to be aware of.

Posted: March 19, 2026 at 2:05 p.m.

The Governor’s Lawsuit Will Raise Your Electric Bill

I'm writing today about a recent court ruling that will increase the cost of your electric bill. Unfortunately, our own Governor's Office played a leading role in making it happen.

Posted: January 27, 2026 at 10:45 a.m.

A New Future at Short Mountain

As we kick off 2026, I'm excited to announce a significant change to EPUD's power supply portfolio that will protect our customers from future rate increases.

Posted: November 21, 2025 at 2:38 p.m.

2026 Budget Update

After a lengthy review process, earlier this week our Board of Directors approved EPUD’s 2026 Budget. This financial plan continues our efforts to increase reliability while keeping rates as low as possible for customers.

Posted: October 2, 2025 at 10:19 a.m.

2026 Budget Process

Each year as the leaves begin to turn color and kids head back to school, EPUD goes through our own annual ritual by constructing a budget for the upcoming year. True to form, last week we published the 2026 Budget Proposal.

Posted: June 27, 2025 at 3:46 p.m.

Mid-Year Update

Summer is a great time to reflect on our progress here at EPUD as we hit the halfway point in 2025. Our staff has been hard at work—both in the field and in the office—to deliver the electric service you deserve at a fair price.

Posted: May 1, 2025 at 4:23 p.m.

A Balanced Look at Our Power Supply System: Part 5

The weather is warming up and we're heading into prime construction season here at EPUD. I hope you soon have the chance to see our staff out in your community, working to make our electric system even more reliable. Meanwhile, I'm back with a final post about our Northwest power supply system.

Posted: March 11, 2025 at 6:08 p.m.

A Balanced Look at Our Power Supply System: Part 4

Happy 2025! This year EPUD staff is focused on a new set of initiatives, helping to build a more resilient and efficient utility. I look forward to providing a status update on these soon. For now though, I have another post on the state of our Northwest power supply system. This edition: what we can learn from California and why we may be heading in a similar direction.

Posted: January 24, 2025 at 2:57 p.m.

A Balanced Look at Our Power Supply System: Part 3

I'm back with another post related to the future of our Northwest power supply system. Today we'll examine renewable energy: how it differs from traditional power resources and why its current limitations prevent it from being a full replacement.