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PGE (Portland General Electric) is an investor-owned utility serving 840,457 residential customers in Oregon (EIA-861, 2025). Applications: PowerClerk (PGE PowerClerk). Gridpol files PGE (Portland General Electric) interconnection applications for licensed installers – solar, storage and EV chargers – with single-line diagram and site plan, unlimited for $500 a month.
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Process verified from PGE (Portland General Electric)’s official sources (see below). Storage interconnection rules and OAR 860-039 tier timelines not retrieved; verify on first project.
PGE (Portland General Electric) at a glance
Portland General Electric Co (Portland General Electric)
TypeInvestor-owned utility
EIA utility ID15248
Residential customers840,457 (EIA-861, 2025)
Net-metered residential customers33,867 (EIA-861, 2025)
Service territory7 counties in Oregon
How to applyPowerClerk – PGE PowerClerk · official link
Who submitsCustomer or contractor submits the completed net metering application through PowerClerk. PPA/TPO (third-party owned/leased) systems may apply for net metering.
Export compensationNEM – Schedule 203 Net Metering Service
Billed on net; monthly excess credits carried forward; annual true-up with first bill due in March, unused credits transferred to low-income assistance fund.
Receipt confirmation email within 3 business days of PowerClerk submission (PGE Net Metering FAQ). Other timelines per OAR 860-039 (not retrieved).
Documents PGE (Portland General Electric) asks for
- Interconnection application formNet Metering application in PowerClerk; must meet OAR 860-039; processed only if all fields accurate, fees paid and documentation provided Gridpol prepares this.
- Single-line diagram (one-line)One-line diagram Gridpol prepares this.
- Site plan / site layoutProperty lines, equipment/switchgear location, distances, panel layout, proposed point of interconnection Gridpol prepares this.
- Interconnection agreementSigned agreement after approval
- Final inspection sign-offApproved municipal or county electrical permit
- Other utility-specific document (when applicable)Small Generator Certificate of Completion form (Form 6); as-built specifications form (Form 7); drawing package for single-phase services >320 A or three-phase >200 A, confirmed by PGE Meter Engineering
How the PGE (Portland General Electric) process runs
- Contact PGE / check Net Metering map; submit application via PowerClerk (customer or contractor)
- Receipt confirmation within 3 business days
- Technical review; upgrades at customer expense if needed
- Approval (wait before building)
- Obtain approved municipal/county electrical permit and signed agreement
- PGE requests bidirectional meter on customer's behalf; meter install and interconnection
Fees
| Fee | Applies to | Note |
|---|---|---|
| $0 | Residential net metering <= 25 kW | If study needed, Tier 4 application: $100 + $2/kW; studies billed $100/hour |
| $50 + $1/kW | Commercial/industrial 25 kW - 2 MW |
Utility fees are paid by the installer or customer; they are not part of the Gridpol plan.
Size levels and limits
| Level | Up to | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Residential net metering (no fee) | 25 kW | |
| Commercial net metering | 2000 kW | |
| Net metering cap | 2000 kW |
Oregon tiered review under OAR 860-039; limited feeders shown on PGE Net Metering map may require design changes.
Common issues the utility lists
- Applications not processed unless all fields accurate, all fees paid and all supporting documentation provided
Gridpol’s pre-submission check covers these before we file.
Sources
- PGE Interconnection Resource Library: https://portlandgeneral.com/resources-for-solar-installers/interconnection-resource-library (retrieved 2026-11-13)
- PGE Net Metering FAQ (11/2025): https://assets.ctfassets.net/416ywc1laqmd/18flR0QCeBbnWrd6bap0Gt/3702b1c8b665732467097de9e215d7aa/486200-SNEM-Net-Metering-FAQ-PDF-11.20.25_FNL__1_.pdf (retrieved 2026-11-13)
- PGE Small Generator Interconnection FAQs 2023: https://assets.ctfassets.net/416ywc1laqmd/1bp8O2QdXQbFuJM6wKB919/1142ce01e760b96540da6608d2516e4f/PGE_Small_Gen_Interconnection_FAQs_2023.pdf (retrieved 2026-11-13)
- PGE Resources for Solar Installers: https://portlandgeneral.com/renewable-installers (retrieved 2026-11-13)
Other utilities in Oregon
- Rocky Mountain Power (UT, ID, WY) / Pacific Power (OR, WA, CA)552,756
- City of Eugene90,395
- Central Lincoln People's Ut Dt36,113
- Central Electric Cooperative Inc.35,385
- City of Springfield30,212
- Oregon Trail El Cons Cooperative, Inc.25,995
- Tillamook Peoples Utility District20,263
- Emerald People's Utility District19,946
- Consumers Power, Inc.18,921
- Midstate Electric Cooperative, Inc.18,875
$500 / month
Unlimited interconnection applications. 12-month agreement, signed online. The agreement starts the day you sign; first invoice right away, then monthly.
- Unlimited interconnection applications
- Single-line diagram and site plan for every application
- Pre-submission check against the utility’s requirements
- Homeowner e-signature link for the authorization
- Filing in your utility portal accounts or by the utility’s method
- Utility questions, corrections and resubmissions
- Follow-up through approval, inspection and PTO
- Customer list, exports, API and webhooks
Applications are typically submitted within 2 business days after complete documents. Utility review times are set by each utility.