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.

We're here to help

Find the help you need for your home or business in our Help Center.

Give us a call at 800-542-8818 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., Monday through Friday.