General checklist
- Call PGE Service Desk at 503-736-5450 (for Portland metro area) or 503-463-4348 (Marion, Polk and Yamhill counties) to initiate an application for service.
- Send the completed Request for Service Form (PDF*) and a scaled plot plan to PGE.
- Discuss details of the requested service with your PGE Service and Design Consultant and meet on site if necessary.
- Contact other utilities for which you will need service installed.
- Obtain necessary permits.
- Obtain easements, if required by PGE.
- Provide and install required service equipment, such as meter bases.
- Sign and return the Line Extension Cost Agreement you receive from PGE, with payment if applicable.
- Schedule city/county electric inspectors.
- Schedule electric inspection by calling the PGE service desk after approval is received by city/county electric inspectors.
Trenching checklist
- Call 800-332-2344 to locate existing underground utilities before digging, as required by state law. This is a free service.
- Trench and install conduit and vaults to PGE specifications.
- Contact PGE two days prior to backfilling trench for uncovered conduit inspection. Telephone numbers are listed on the PGE job sketch, which will be sent to you by your Service and Design Consultant.
- Backfill the trench completely after approval by PGE’s trench inspector. PGE cannot install wire until the trench is completely filled.
Natural gas, telephone and TV cable may be installed in the same trench with electric lines, as long as the lines are separated to specified distances. In some cases, private electric lines such as those from a house to a gate, or private water lines may also be installed in the trench. This is contingent on separation requirements, clearances and trench configurations being followed. Your Service and Design Consultant can provide this information.
