Emerald People's Utility District

09/03/2026

⭐️EPUD OFFICE CLOSED FOR LABOR DAY ⭐️

Our office will be closed on Monday, September 7, for the Labor Day holiday. We will resume our normal business hours on Tuesday, September 8.

🔴 Emergency Outage Service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

To report an outage:
💻 www.epud.org
📱 SmartHub app
📞541-746-1583

From all of us at EPUD, we wish you and yours a safe and happy holiday weekend!

08/27/2026

STRONGER WIRE. STRONGER POLES. FEWER LIGHTS OUT. 💡⚡️
In this video, General Manager Kyle Roadman is on site in the Alvadore/Veneta area at one of EPUD's largest summer projects. This is where crews are replacing existing power lines with stronger wire that is better equipped to handle winter storms, high winds, and the increasing electrical demands of growing communities.

It's the kind of behind-the-scenes work most people never see, and a major upgrade to keep power flowing safely and reliably.

🎥 See how we're building a stronger electric system.

08/14/2026

⚡ 15 SECONDS... OR 2 HOURS? 💡
If you live in or around Pleasant Hill, you may have noticed last week's power outage that lasted about 15 seconds.

A few years ago, that same outage could have left customers without power for nearly two hours. 😱

WHAT'S CHANGED?

In this video, EPUD General Manager Kyle Roadman explains how investments in equipment and system upgrades are helping keep outages shorter and service more reliable for our customer-owners.

🎥 Watch the video to see how reliability improvements are making a real difference when outages happen.

08/10/2026

ATTENTION: GREEN SUBSCRIBERS! 🌿
The community has spoken, and it's a tie!

Thanks to all the votes cast in this year's GREEN Grant competition, Cottage Theatre and Friends of Buford Park & Mt. Pisgah have emerged tied for first place. To break the tie, we're extending the voting deadline.

Make your voice heard and help select the 2026 GREEN Grant recipient! Vote by August 20, 2026! ⏰

NOTE: If you have already voted in this year's competition, you are not eligible to place another vote. Also, you must be an EPUD customer and subscribe to the GREEN program to vote.

🟢 VOTE NOW: epud.org/grant
🟢 SUBSCRIBE TO GREEN: epud.org/green

08/06/2026

⚡ THREE FINALISTS.
💵 $40,000 ON THE LINE.
🗳️ VOTING ENDS TONIGHT.

The race is tight, and GREEN subscribers will decide who wins EPUD's 2026 GREEN Grant.

⏰LAST CHANCE TO VOTE! epud.org/grant

Cottage Theatre
St. Vincent de Paul Society of Lane County
Friends of Buford Park & Mt. Pisgah

08/04/2026

🚨 THE RACE IS ON 🚨
One of these projects will receive $40,000. Which one gets your vote?

The 2026 GREEN Grant competition is coming down to the wire, and the race is incredibly close! Eligible GREEN subscribers can help decide which renewable energy project receives funding:

🌞 Cottage Theatre
🌞 St. Vincent de Paul Society of Lane County Retail Thrift Store
🌞 Friends of Buford Park & Mt. Pisgah

Voting closes at the end of the day Thursday, August 6. Don't miss your chance to help bring a new renewable energy project to our community!

✅ Cast your vote today: epud.org/grant
✅ Not a GREEN subscriber? Sign up today at epud.org/GREEN

08/03/2026

🚩RED FLAG WARNING
The National Weather Service in Portland has issued a Red Flag Warning due to critical fire weather conditions, including wind, high temperatures, and low relative humidity.

Today's Red Flag Warning begins at 1 PM and extends through 8 PM tonight. This warning affects nearly all of EPUD's service territory.

⚠️ EPUD’S PLAN OF ACTION
During the Red Flag Warning, the operation of the utility's protection equipment will be modified. As a result, outages may be more likely to occur, could impact larger areas, and outage response times may be slower.

If power goes out during a Red Flag Warning, line crews will inspect the entire affected area before restoring power; however, the inspection cannot begin until the wind dies down.

🛑 BE PREPARED
If you lose power during a Red Flag Warning, there may be a delay before restoration efforts begin. If you rely on power for health care or life-support equipment, prepare a backup emergency plan to meet your needs in the event of an outage.

🛑 STAY SAFE
Use extra caution with potential ignition sources, especially in grassy areas, and avoid outdoor burning. Stay aware of your surroundings. If you see anything concerning, call 911.

08/03/2026

RED FLAG WARNING - 8/3/26

The US National Weather Service Portland Oregon (NWS) has issued a Red Flag Warning for today, 8/3/26, from 1 PM to 8 PM. A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly, including wind and low relative humidity.

Before the Red Flag Warning begins, EPUD will modify how its protection equipment operates. This modification may make outages more likely to occur and/or take longer to restore.

We will keep you informed if conditions progress and the utility takes further action.

07/29/2026

Reliable power is what we do. Being part of the community is who we are. 💚

In his latest video, General Manager Kyle Roadman shares a heartfelt thank you to the customers and communities we serve and talks about why participating in local events throughout Cottage Grove, Creswell, Veneta, and beyond is so important to us.

Watch the video to learn why supporting community events remains an important part of our commitment to you.

Cottage Grove Area Chamber
Spirit of BMD
City of Creswell
Veneta - Fern Ridge Chamber of Commerce

07/28/2026

Our recent PowerLines article on system improvements caught the attention of the American Public Power Association. We're proud to share this national spotlight on the work EPUD crews are doing to improve reliability, increase capacity, and prepare our system for the future.

https://www.publicpower.org/periodical/article/emerald-pud-crews-complete-and-advance-projects-boost-reliability-support-growing-energy-needs

Emerald PUD crews have been busy this year completing and advancing several projects to improve reliability and support growing energy needs across its system, the Oregon PUD reported on July 6.