Neighborhood EV Charging
We're out in neighborhoods installing charging stations for electric vehicles on our utility poles, making EV charging more accessible for everyone!
What’s driving us
Electric cars don’t just save you money on fuel and maintenance, they also play a huge role in combating climate change by helping meet state and local goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. As EVs become more popular, one common question arises: “Where can I charge it?” This is especially true for folks without garages or driveways who are usually parking on the street.
Find EV pole chargers near you
Cost to charge: Only pay for the energy you use at $0.12 per kWh. An additional peak time fee of $0.28 per kWh will be added on weekdays from 5–9 p.m. An idle fee of $0.10 per minute will be added after a 10-minute grace period if the car doesn't move from the parking space once it's finished charging. Select a location below for a list of EV pole chargers in these cities.
Gresham
Milwaukie
Salem
City of Salem Neighborhood EV Charging Q&A
1219 14th St. SE
755 Cottage St. NE
562 Madison St. NE
458 NE Hickory St.
Woodburn – coming soon
545 4th St.
790 6th St.
577 Bryan St.
1061 Bryan St.
543 Doud St.
1265 George St.
1405 George St.
1113 Johnson St.
1266 N 2nd St.
915 N 3rd St.
1025 N 3rd St.
1515 NE Laurel Ave.
380 Stark St.
Cornelius – coming soon
414 S 12th Ave.
1240 S Beech St.
1322 S Cherry St.
1455 S Cherry St.
187 S 12th Ave.
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Electrify your ride
If you’re ready to drive towards the clean energy future, you’ve come to the right place. We can get you started on your journey with an EV Cost & Savings Calculator that’ll help with exploring the wide range of electric vehicles available, finding rebates and incentives that are being offered and even charging options. And, when you’re ready to buy an EV, we can help you with that too!
Clean and green
It’s easy to do your part to reduce greenhouse gas emissions when you drive an electric vehicle. Here in Oregon, gas engines account for 40 percent of greenhouse gas emissions. EVs? Virtually zero tailpipe emissions. And you can make your electricity mix 100% carbon free with our Green Future renewable power program.
Save on fuel
With electric vehicles, there's no gas to burn or gas to buy. And maintenance, what maintenance? Simply charge your EV overnight and wake up to a “full battery”. EVs are easy!
More places to charge
From at home to at work, retail businesses and even utility poles in neighborhoods, let’s face it, the number of places you can charge an EV has expanded and will continue to do so. If you had any doubt, now’s the time to kiss that gas station goodbye!
Frequently asked questions
Why are you installing pole chargers?
Installing EV chargers on poles is a cost-effective way to help make charging accessible to EV drivers. We want to help our customers charge their electric vehicle, no matter where they live.
How did you determine where to install these chargers?
Charger locations are selected for a number of reasons including proximity to off-street parking, multi-family housing and rentals, the age and height of the pole and the number of EV chargers in the area. However, not all poles are suitable for a charger. Reasons include the pole’s age and height, it’s location in the right-of-way or the transformer may not be able to support the additional power needed for EV charging. Our goal is to make it easier to charge an EV. If there are questions or concerns about a selected pole charger location, please contact PGE at neighborhoodcharging@pgn.com.
How much will it cost me to use these chargers?
As of January 1, 2025, our pricing is $0.12 per kWh. An additional peak time fee of $0.28 per kWh will be added on weekdays between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m.
Can I charge my vehicle overnight?
Unfortunately, we are not able to accommodate charging overnight without an idle fee occurring once charging completes. We ask that you promptly move your vehicle so others can utilize the charger. An idle fee of $0.10 per minute will be assessed after a 10-minute grace period if the vehicle does not vacate the parking space once charging is complete.
There has been a car parked using the pole charger for hours. How do I get them to move their car?
Charging an EV using a Level 2 charger typically takes between 4 to 10 hours, depending on the vehicle’s battery size and charger’s power output. Idle fees of $0.10 per minute after a 10-minute grace period are imposed on drivers that leave their vehicles connected to charging stations after their vehicle is fully charged. The idle fees do not stop until the session has ended, and the vehicle is unplugged.
If charging has been completed and the car is still parked under the charger, contact the non-emergency police line for your municipality.
A non-EV is parked in the EV charger spot. How do I get them to move their car?
Please contact the non-emergency police line for your municipality. Non-EVs parking in EV-only spaces may be subject to fines.
Who do I contact if the charger is out of commission?
Please call OpConnect at 855-885-9571 or send an email to neighborhoodcharging@pgn.com and we'll get it fixed as soon as possible.
Why is the charger so high up on the pole?
We place chargers high on the pole for several important safety reasons:
The location follows National Electrical Safety Code guidelines.
Our linemen can safely climb the pole with the charger's current configuration.
The height keeps the charger out of vehicle traffic, protecting both the equipment and drivers.
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