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Generator Installers in Portland, OR

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Oregon Generators is a licensed CCB contractor based in Clackamas, OR, and an authorized Generac and Kohler dealer serving the greater Portland area. A factory-trained, high-volume installer that has earned Generac's 'Emerging Generator Dealer' award for the northwest territory.

Fuel types
Natural gas, Propane
License
License checked
Service area
Portland and the greater Portland metro area

Pacific Northwest Electric is a licensed CCB contractor based in Oregon City, OR, with over three decades of experience serving the Portland metro area. Specializes in Generac, Kohler, and Champion automatic standby generators, with licensed, bonded, and insured electricians.

Years in business
30
Fuel types
Natural gas, Propane
License
License checked
Service area
Portland and the greater Portland metro area

Bridgetown Electric is a licensed CCB contractor based in Portland, OR, and an official Generac dealer specializing in generator installation, maintenance, and repair for the Portland metro area.

Fuel types
Natural gas, Propane
License
License checked
Service area
Portland and the greater Portland metro area

Power Systems Plus is a licensed CCB contractor based in Hillsboro, OR, and an authorized Kohler dealer providing dependable standby generator sales, service, and installation across the Portland metro, including Tigard, Beaverton, and Hillsboro.

Fuel types
Natural gas, Propane
License
License checked
Service area
Portland, Tigard, Beaverton, Hillsboro, and the greater Portland metro area

Average cost in Portland

Whole-home standby generator installation in Portland typically costs $8,500–$16,000 all-in. See our full cost breakdown guide for what drives the price up or down.

Permit & code requirements in Portland

Portland Permitting & Development (PP&D) requires three separate permits for a permanent standby generator installation -- electrical, mechanical (for the exhaust system), and plumbing (for the gas line) -- and outdoor placement is subject to Title 33 setback rules (no front-yard placement, 5-foot maximum height and screening requirements in side/rear yards).

See the full Oregon state permit overview.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a permit to install a generator in Portland?
Portland Permitting & Development (PP&D) requires three separate permits for a permanent standby generator installation -- electrical, mechanical (for the exhaust system), and plumbing (for the gas line) -- and outdoor placement is subject to Title 33 setback rules (no front-yard placement, 5-foot maximum height and screening requirements in side/rear yards).
How much does generator installation cost in Portland?
Most whole-home standby installations in Portland run $8,500–$16,000 all-in, including the unit, labor, and permit fees. Get quotes from at least 2–3 license-checked local installers below for an accurate number for your home.
How long does installation take in Portland?
Most installations take 1–2 days once permits are approved; permit approval timelines vary by city and typically add 1–4 weeks.

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