Business Start Service Checklist

Make sure you have everything you need to get started.

To start new electric service for your business, call us at 800-822-1077 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday through Friday.

You can start service as a sole proprietor or as a registered general business. 

Review the checklist for your business before you call.


Sole Proprietor

  • Service address or meter number

  • Contact Information: Mailing address, phone number, and email

  • Social Security number or driver license number

  • Start date of service


General Business

  • Service address or meter number

  • Contact Information: Mailing address, phone number, and email

  • Your business name as it appears in the Oregon Secretary of State business registry

(Note: To include an Assumed Business Name or a Doing Business As name, a registered legal entity must be designated)

  • Federal tax ID number

  • Start date of service

Property Managers

If you’re a Property Manager, Landlord, or Utility Management company, visit our Property Manager page for everything you need to get started, including forms to start, stop, or update an agreement.

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