Power Restoration Operations

Power outages are caused by many different events and PGE’s line crews work as fast as safety allows to restore customers’ power. In this gallery you’ll find photos and videos of PGE line crews working to restore power in the wake of winter storms.  

Power restoration (b-roll | images)

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Power Restoration Operations B-Roll (Feb 2025)

PGE linemen restore power for residents in Beaverton, Ore. following a winter storm comprised of thunderstorms and high winds (video courtesy PGE).

Power Restoration Operations B-Roll (winter storm, wind)

PGE line crews repair distribution equipment damaged during a wind storm to restore power (video courtesy of PGE).

Power Restoration Operations (wind storm)

PGE crews repair transmission and distribution lines in SE Portland on Dec. 28 in the wake of a winter storm that knocked out power to thousands of PGE customers (video courtesy of PGE). 

Power Restoration Operations (Feb 2025)

A PGE line crew restores power for customers in SW Portland after high winds knocked trees into the power lines (video courtesy PGE).

Power Restoration Operations (Jan 2024)

PGE line crews repair damaged distribution equipment in a Portland, Ore., Jan. 13 - 15, to restore power following a winter storm that brought high winds, ice and snow to PGE’s service area, causing widespread damage across the region (photo courtesy PGE).

Power Restoration Operations (Jan 2024)

PGE linemen repair damaged distribution equipment in a residential neighborhood in SW Portland, Ore., Jan. 18, to restore power following a winter storm. The winter storm that began on Jan. 13 brought high winds, ice and snow to PGE’s service area, causing widespread damage across the region (video courtesy PGE).

Power Restoration Operations (snow, ice, winter storm)

PGE line crews repair distribution equipment damaged during a winter storm to restore power (video courtesy of PGE).

Power Restoration Operations (spring snow)

PGE line crews repair distribution equipment damaged during a snow storm to restore power (video courtesy of PGE).


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