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Portland General Electric

The electric company for much of Portland and Salem.

About 840,000

homes served · EIA, 2025

About $138 a month

average home bill

1 (503) 228-6322portlandgeneral.com (opens portlandgeneral.com in a new tab)

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Portland General Electric · 7 countiesPortland

Counties Portland General Electric serves, from EIA’s 2025 yearly report. Service areas are approximate.

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Portland General Electric · 7 counties

Counties Portland General Electric serves, from EIA’s 2025 yearly report. Service areas are approximate.

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Outages

Power out?

Check the map first. If your home isn’t on it, let Portland General Electric know.

See a downed wire? Stay far away from it and call Portland General Electric at 1 (503) 464-7777 right away. If someone is hurt, call 911.

Contact information

Phone
1 (503) 228-6322
Website
portlandgeneral.com (opens portlandgeneral.com in a new tab)
Online
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FAQ

Questions about Portland General Electric

Portland General Electric doesn’t require a Social Security number. You can give one piece of ID instead, such as a driver’s license or state ID, passport, Mexican consular ID (matrícula consular), green card, U.S. military ID, or a current work or school ID. Portland General Electric will also ask for your date of birth.

Information as of Nov 2, 2026.

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