To help customers be more sustainable, PGE is developing a network of charging stations for plug-in hybrid electric and all-electric vehicles. The move responds to customers’ concerns about climate change and volatile gas prices, and anticipates the plan of car manufacturers to roll out the new generation of plug-in hybrids by 2010.
PGE is working with local businesses and governments to install charging stations throughout the region to help develop and test the transportation infrastructure needed to support plug-in vehicles.
It is hoped that the move will also help accelerate the adoption of plug-in vehicles, while providing current owners with more convenient plug-in options around town. In addition, PGE’s investment in smart meter technology may allow plug-in vehicles to connect to the electrical grid to provide power during peak load times.
Nearly 20 stations up and running
PGE installed its first newly redesigned electric-vehicle charging station in July 2008 in front of its headquarters at the World Trade Center in Portland. Working with local businesses and governments, PGE has already installed nearly 20 plug-in EV charging stations in the Portland-metro area and Salem in the past year — with more on the way.
PGE to participate in largest EV project in U.S. history
PGE recently welcomed news that it was named a strategic participant and the state of Oregon was named one of five test markets for the largest rollout of electric vehicles and an associated charging station network in U.S. history. See our news release for details.
Nissan and Mitsubishi partnerships
PGE recently joined in partnerships with the state of Oregon and Nissan and Mitsubishi to develop an electric-vehicle charging network that promotes the use of zero-emission vehicles.
Both auto manufacturers are targeting Oregon as an introductory market for new EV models.
Plug-in charging station locations
See a map of charging stations in the PGE service area.
Current local charging stations
- PGE headquarters
- PGE locations in Salem and Tualatin
- City of Gresham
- City of Hillsboro Civic Center
- City of Keizer
- City of Lake Oswego
- City of Milwaukie
- City of Oregon City
- City of Portland
- Clackamas County Government Offices
- Fred Meyer at Hawthorne location
- Intel, Jones Farm
- Nike World Headquarters
- Nike World Headquarters parking garage
- Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
- Shorenstein Realty, Kruse Oaks III Building, Lake Oswego
- World Trade Center garage in downtown Portland
State and national charging station locations