Electric Service for Residential Remodelers
Learn how we can help you with your residential remodeling project.
We’ll help power your project
Whether you’re updating your kitchen, turning an attic into a new bedroom or adding a wing onto an existing home — if you’re expanding or remodeling, we are here to help make your project go smoothly.
How it works: The process for requesting new or upgraded electrical service
1. Submit a request for service in PowerPartner.
Once you have determined which type of service you need, submit your request online via PowerPartner and a service and design project manager will review it and get back to you.
The form should include: connected load in kilowatts (kW), load schedule, site plans, landscaping plans, and other critical details so the service and design project manager can complete their review.
Note that the project can’t begin until we receive all your documentation.
2. Obtain any necessary permits.
You will need to get building and electrical permits from the city or county, as well as easements and tree-trimming permits if required.
3. One of our design project managers (DPMs) will contact you shortly after we receive your request.
The project can’t begin until we receive complete documentation. Your DPM will outline what’s needed based on your specific project.
Once we have all your documents, we will design service for your site, which may take up to 60 days from the given design commitment date depending on the specifics of the project.
4. Arrange a pre-construction meeting.
Once you have worked with your project manager to design service, contact us using PowerPartner to arrange a pre-construction meeting between the excavation contractor and us at the site.
5. Complete trench, vault and conduit work.
Before digging a trench, consult our trench checklist for residential or commercial construction and check with your assigned project manager for design approval.
Call 811 or visit Call Before You Dig to locate existing underground utilities before digging. This service is free.
Right-of-way excavation must be performed by a PGE approved contractor. Your SDPM can supply you with information about approved contractors in your area.
6. We inspect all services, trenches and conduits, and then complete construction of electrical service and install the meter.
After all construction work is completed and we inspect and approve the design and work, we will schedule the connection of service within 5 to 10 business days. To ensure you’re ready, take a look at our final inspection checklist before scheduling your inspection.
Make sure the work site is clear and safe before the inspector arrives.
Get started: Submit your request for service
Sign up for or log in to PowerPartner 
to submit a Request for Single Family Residential Service. After you complete this request, we’ll email you shortly with further information and instructions.
Temporary service
You can request temporary electric service from us for your project. Learn more about temporary electric service options.
To request temporary power, contact the service desk at 503-323-6700 M-F 7:30am-4:30pm.
For home remodelers: Frequently asked questions
Can my electricity trench also accommodate other utility lines?
Yes, natural gas, telephone, TV and internet cable may be placed in the same trench as long as the lines are separated to specified distances.
In some cases, private electric lines, such as those from a house to a gate, or private water lines, may also be installed in the trench. One of our SPDMs (service and design project managers) can provide this information.
