Springfield Utility Board

Strong winds and heavy rain brought down trees and caused thousands of power outages in Eugene and Springfield on Monday.

The Springfield Utility Board says there’s been a lot of interest for their new pilot program that offers zero-interest loans to help customers buy an electric generator or transfer switch.

One year ago, Oregon was in the grips of a devastating ice storm, which caused power outages for tens of thousands of people in Lane County. Now, local utilities are taking steps to prepare for similar disasters in the future.

The Springfield Utility Board has established a fund to assist customers that were affected by the recent ice storms.

The Eugene Water and Electric Board is warning customers who have resisted getting a smart meter that their power is now at risk of being disconnected.

The Springfield Utility Board is facing criticism over its response to the recent ice storm.

As efforts to restore power continue following Lane County’s recent ice storm, local utility companies warn that some homeowners may have to do their own repairs.

The City of Eugene on Thursday rescinded its "snow/ice emergency" that had been in place since Saturday. That means that parking restrictions on designated snow emergency routes are no longer in effect.

Tuesday night’s ice storm dealt a blow to efforts to restore power in the southern Willamette Valley. Some customers may go without electricity for a week or more.

Tens of thousands of people in the Willamette Valley and the central Oregon coast remained without power Sunday afternoon after a devastating ice storm hit the region Saturday.

The Springfield Utility Board cannot claim territory or facilities from a local competitor, according to a recent ruling.