Greenpower Grant

Greenpower Grant is sponsored by Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB). Supports local sustainability projects advancing renewable energy, clean energy education, or efforts to reduce or offset local carbon emissions.

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EWEB offering $50,000 Greenpower Grant to support local sustainability project Ashley Cissna, EWEB Communications The Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB) is now accepting applications from community organizations for the 2025 Greenpower Grant, worth up to $50,000.

The grant will fund a high-impact project that advances renewable energy, emerging energy technologies, clean energy education or efforts to reduce or offset local carbon emissions. Since 2008, thousands of EWEB customers have chosen to support clean, renewable energy by enrolling in Greenpower. Subscriptions start at just $1.

50 per month for a 100-kilowatt-hour block, with additional options to match up to 100% of a customer’s electricity use with renewable energy. In addition to buying renewable energy and funding the Greenpower Grant, customer subscriptions fund incentives for rooftop solar installations, K-12 clean energy education, and local events related to renewable energy and carbon reduction.

The grant is open to tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, schools and academic institutions, or government and other public agencies. Eligible projects could include solar installations, battery storage systems, research or studies related to renewable energy, educational curriculum or workshop development, or carbon offset initiatives. The grant application deadline is 5 p.

m. on March 26, 2025. The winner will be announced on Earth Day, April 22, 2025.

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