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PGE powers Portland, Salem and nearby communities with highly reliable service.
Oregon’s largest utility, PGE has more than a century of experience in power delivery. PGE generates power from a diverse mix of resources, including hydropower, coal and natural gas.
Service area
 Our service territory covers more than 4,000 square miles. PGE serves more than 1.5 million people in Oregon. See a location description and map.
Building better communities
PGE’s rich history in Oregon is marked by its commitment to the community through a variety of innovative charitable, volunteer and environmental stewardship efforts. To learn more, see Our Community and Environment section.
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Quick Facts* |
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Population of service area |
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1,573,800 |
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State-approved service area
(square miles) |
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4,000 |
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Cities served |
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52 |
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Total number of retail customers
Residential
Commercial
Industrial |
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788,831
691,931
96,674
226 |
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Total number of employees |
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2,635 |
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Operating payroll |
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$141,121,491 |
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Utility plant assets |
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$4,582,223,347 |
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Revenues |
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$1,519,934,173 |
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Kilowatt-hours delivered (retail and direct access) |
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19,431,102,000 |
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Average annual kilowatt-hours per residential customer |
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10,944 |
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Average annual revenue per residential customer |
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$907.05 |
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Residential price per kilowatt-hour |
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8.29 cents |
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National residential average price per kilowatt-hour |
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10.62 cents |
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Historical peak load (Dec. 21, 1998) |
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4,073,000 kilowatts |
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*Note: Figures as of year-end 2006.
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