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Portland, Ore. (Feb. 19, 2021) – Portland General Electric (PGE) launched a new map on its website for customers to get more information on estimated restoration times. PGE is also updating the website regularly with details on work underway in their communities each day and answers to frequently asked questions. Customers can visit https://portlandgeneral.com/storminfo to learn more.
The series of historic and devastating storms that hit our communities brought three waves of snow, ice and wind and resulted in catastrophic damage to PGE’s system. PGE has restored power to nearly 622,000 customers since the start of the storm, although approximately 60,000 customers remain without power. As PGE works 24/7 to restore power, we continue to see saturated trees and limbs inflict additional damage to transmission lines, substations, feeders and distribution lines – all required to work together to deliver power to the approximately 900,000 homes and businesses we serve.
About Portland General Electric Company: Portland General Electric (NYSE: POR) is a fully integrated energy company based in Portland, Oregon, with operations across the state. The company serves approximately 900,000 customers with a service area population of 2 million Oregonians in 51 cities. PGE owns 16 generation plants across Oregon and other Northwestern states and maintains and operates 14 public parks and recreation areas. For over 130 years, PGE has delivered safe, affordable and reliable energy to Oregonians. Together with its customers, PGE has the No. 1 voluntary renewable energy program in the U.S. PGE and its 3,000 employees are working with customers to build a clean energy future. In 2020, PGE, employees, retirees and the PGE Foundation donated $5.6 million and volunteered 18,200 hours with more than 400 nonprofits across Oregon. For more information visit www.PortlandGeneral.com/news.
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