At PGE, we understand large commercial and industrial businesses require a constant, reliable flow of power to maintain smooth operations. But with lighting, heating/ventilating/air-conditioning systems, computers, refrigeration, machinery and motors all putting demands on a facility’s electrical system, it can be a complicated challenge.

If anything disrupts the electrical current — such as a spike, surge or sag — it’s a power quality problem. Lights flicker. Breakers trip. Equipment malfunctions.

What causes power quality problems? The answers can be complex. Sometimes, they happen when a storm knocks a tree onto a power line, or if PGE’s distribution equipment fails. But in many cases, the answer lies inside your own facility. Your wiring, your equipment, and how they interact all play a role.

The good news: PGE’s power quality team can help you manage your power quality challenges. Visit our FAQ and tips page for more information.