Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB) Rate Selection Guide
Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB) is a municipal utility serving roughly 100,000 electric customers in Eugene, Oregon. EWEB deploys AMI smart meters with 15-minute interval data and recently migrated to SAP S/4HANA for Utilities, with billing access via its MyAccount portal. Green Button and programmatic APIs are not yet implemented but are platform-ready.
Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB) Rate Schedule Comparison
| Schedule | Type | Rate | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small General Service | Commercial | 8.36¢/kWh energy + $8.20/kW demand over 10 kW | Small businesses up to 30 kW demand |
| Medium General Service (Secondary) | Commercial | 7.83¢/kWh energy + $9.50/kW-mo demand | Mid-size commercial, 31-500 kW |
| Large General Service (Secondary) | Industrial | 6.66¢/kWh energy + $10.25/kW-mo demand | Large facilities/industrial, 501-10,000 kW |
| Large General Service (Primary) | Industrial | 6.50¢/kWh energy + $10.00/kW-mo demand | Large industrial taking primary voltage (300 kW+) |
Market Overview
EWEB is a consumer-owned municipal utility governed by an elected Board of Commissioners that sets rates locally. Oregon does not offer retail electric supplier choice to customers of consumer-owned utilities, so C&I customers take bundled service under EWEB's published non-residential schedules. There is no community choice aggregation.
Need to pull your actual usage data to compare rates? See the Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB) Data Access Guide →
Current Rate Schedules
EWEB's non-residential electric rates are set by its Board of Commissioners. The figures below are verified from EWEB's published Non-Residential Pricing page. A 3% electric rate increase takes effect April 1, 2026 (bills rendered on/after May 1, 2026). Customers using 300 kW or more may qualify for primary voltage service at lower energy rates.
Effective: April 1, 2026 · Full Tariff Book →
| Schedule | Type | Applicability | Structure | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small General Service (up to 30 kW) | commercial | Non-residential accounts with monthly demand up to 30 kW. | Basic charge $50.00/mo single-phase ($65.00 three-phase). Demand: first 10 kW no charge, each additional kW $8.20/kW-mo. Delivery: first 1,750 kWh at 4.10¢/kWh, additional at 0.15¢/kWh. Energy charge 8.36¢/kWh. | — |
| Medium General Service - Secondary (31-500 kW) | commercial | Non-residential accounts with monthly demand 31-500 kW taking secondary voltage. | Basic charge $125.00/mo single-phase ($165.00 three-phase). Demand $9.50/kW-mo. Energy 7.83¢/kWh. | — |
| Medium General Service - Primary (over 300 kW) | commercial | Medium accounts using 300 kW+ that qualify for primary service at ~12,470 volts. | Basic charge $2,940.00/mo (three-phase). Demand $9.25/kW-mo. Energy 7.63¢/kWh. | — |
| Large General Service - Secondary (501-10,000 kW) | industrial | Large non-residential/industrial accounts taking secondary voltage. | Basic charge $4,075/mo. Demand (over 300 kW) $10.25/kW-mo. Energy 6.66¢/kWh. | — |
| Large General Service - Primary (501-10,000 kW) | industrial | Large industrial accounts qualifying for primary voltage service at ~12,470 volts. | Basic charge $3,990/mo. Demand (over 300 kW) $10.00/kW-mo. Energy 6.50¢/kWh. | — |
Rate Recommendations by Use Case
Mid-size commercial facility (31-500 kW)
Medium General Service is the standard class. Manage the 15-minute peak to control the $9.50/kW-mo demand charge.
Energy at 7.83¢/kWh with demand billed on peak 15-minute kW makes demand the largest controllable cost.
- Pull 15-minute interval CSV from EWEB to find peak drivers
- Stagger HVAC and equipment startups
- Evaluate primary service if approaching 300 kW
Large facility / light industrial (300 kW+)
Evaluate primary voltage service to cut energy and demand rates versus secondary.
Primary service lowers energy to 6.50¢/kWh and demand to $10.00/kW-mo for large accounts, often outweighing the customer-owned transformer responsibility.
- Confirm 300 kW+ eligibility with Commercial Customer Solutions
- Model secondary vs primary using interval data
- Factor transformer ownership/maintenance into the comparison
Multi-tenant property owner
Use Oregon's data aggregation rule to obtain whole-building usage for benchmarking and tenant reporting.
Aggregated usage supports ENERGY STAR benchmarking and building performance reporting without collecting individual tenant accounts.
- Submit an aggregated data request to EWEB (effective Jan 1, 2026)
- Allow up to 60 days for fulfillment
- Pair with interval data for peak analysis
Energy manager seeking automated data
Set up authorized recurring interval CSV delivery while monitoring for EWEB's planned API/Green Button rollout.
No API exists today, so a standing authorization and manual delivery cadence is the most reliable path until SAP-based APIs launch.
- File written authorization with Commercial Customer Solutions (541-685-7088)
- Request standardized CSV with timestamp, kWh, kW
- Track EWEB announcements for Green Button CMD
Historical Rate Trends
EWEB's Board of Commissioners sets rates annually through its budget process. Recent years have seen modest increases tied to inflation, power supply costs, and infrastructure investment.
April 1, 2026
Board-approved 3% electric rate increase for 2026, effective April 1 (bills rendered on/after May 1, 2026).
+3%Overall trend: Gradual annual increases
Next expected change: 3% electric increase effective April 1, 2026 (bills on/after May 1, 2026); future changes set through annual budget process.
Cost Optimization Strategies
Because EWEB bills demand on the single highest 15-minute interval, C&I cost control centers on peak shaving, voltage-level selection, and accurate rate classification.
Peak Demand Management
For: Medium and Large General Service
Stagger large equipment startups and use controls/storage to lower the maximum 15-minute kW that sets the monthly demand charge.
Primary Voltage Service
For: Accounts 300 kW and above
Customers using 300 kW or more can elect primary voltage (~12,470 V), reducing both energy (e.g., 6.66¢ to 6.50¢) and demand rates versus secondary service.
Interval Data Analytics
For: All non-residential
Request 15-minute CSV interval data to identify peak drivers and verify demand billing; use it to target efficiency and load-shifting measures.
Business Efficiency Incentives
For: All commercial and industrial
Use EWEB custom project incentives and rebates to offset capital cost of efficiency upgrades that reduce energy and demand.
To implement these strategies, you need your 15-minute interval data. Learn how to download Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB) interval data →
Frequently Asked Questions
Can my energy consultant pull EWEB interval data automatically via API?▾
Not today. EWEB has no public API or Green Button Connect My Data. Consultants obtain 15-minute interval CSV exports by submitting a written customer authorization to Commercial Customer Solutions (541-685-7088) or eweb.answers@eweb.org. The SAP S/4HANA platform is API-capable, so this may change.
How is the demand charge calculated for our commercial account?▾
EWEB bills demand on the maximum kW recorded in any single 15-minute interval during the month. For Medium General Service the secondary demand charge is $9.50/kW-mo; for Large General Service it is $10.25/kW-mo (secondary, over 300 kW). Reducing peak 15-minute usage directly lowers this charge.
Which rate schedule applies to our facility?▾
EWEB classifies non-residential electric accounts by monthly demand: Small General Service (up to 30 kW), Medium General Service (31-500 kW), and Large General Service (501-10,000 kW). Customers using 300 kW or more may qualify for lower-cost primary voltage service at ~12,470 volts.
Can we get aggregated usage for a multi-tenant building?▾
Yes. Under Oregon's Utility Data Aggregation Rule (effective Jan 1, 2026), property owners can request aggregated usage for qualifying buildings (3+ non-residential or 5+ residential meters). EWEB must respond within 60 days with personally identifying information removed.
Does EWEB support EDI 867 usage feeds?▾
Not publicly. EWEB does not document a customer-data EDI program. Large C&I customers can inquire with Commercial Customer Solutions (541-685-7088) about trading partner enrollment, but availability is uncertain.
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