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Generator Installers in Portland, OR

Population 635,000 · 4 license-checked installers listed

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Showing 4 of 4 installers. Check the box on any installer below to compare a few side by side or request quotes directly from the ones you pick.

✓ License verified · Oct 2026Repair serviceMaintenance plansGenerac dealer

Bridgetown Electric

Bridgetown Electric is a licensed CCB contractor based in Portland, OR, specializing in generator installation, maintenance, and repair for the Portland metro area. It is listed in Generac's official dealer locator as a Select dealer (checked October 2, 2026).

Fuel types
Natural gas, Propane
License #
103824
Services
Generator Installation, Generator Maintenance Plans, Generator Repair
Service area
Portland and the greater Portland metro area
View profile & get a quote(503) 621-7122Visit website
✓ License verified · Oct 2026Kohler dealerGenerac dealer

Oregon Generators

Oregon Generators is a licensed CCB contractor based in Clackamas, OR, serving the greater Portland area. It is listed in Generac's official dealer locator (checked October 2, 2026). Its own website also describes it as a Kohler dealer and says it received Generac's Emerging Generator Dealer award for the northwest territory.

Fuel types
Natural gas, Propane
License #
249864
Services
Generator Installation
Service area
Portland and the greater Portland metro area
View profile & get a quote(503) 479-5131Visit website
✓ License verified · Oct 2026Installs ChampionInstalls KohlerGenerac dealer30 years in business

Pacific Northwest Electric

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.

Fuel types
Natural gas, Propane
License #
162893
Services
Generator Installation
Service area
Portland and the greater Portland metro area
View profile & get a quote(503) 657-1188Visit website
✓ License verified · Oct 2026Kohler dealer

Power Systems Plus

Power Systems Plus is a licensed CCB contractor based in Hillsboro, OR, providing standby generator sales, service, and installation across the Portland metro, including Tigard, Beaverton, and Hillsboro. It is listed in Kohler's official dealer locator (checked October 2, 2026).

Fuel types
Natural gas, Propane
License #
230918
Services
Generator Installation
Service area
Portland, Tigard, Beaverton, Hillsboro, and the greater Portland metro area
View profile & get a quote(503) 357-3839Visit website

Communities named in these installers' service areas: Tigard, Beaverton, Hillsboro. Confirm with each installer that they cover your address.

How to choose a generator installer in Portland

What the 4 installers listed here have on record. A missing answer only means it isn't on record yet, so ask. Why these questions matter.

Is their state electrical license active?4 of 4 have a license we checked against the state board
Are they an authorized dealer for the brand you want?4 of 4 list at least one brand they install: Generac (3), Kohler (3), Champion (1). Ask whether they are an authorized dealer
Will they pull the permit and schedule the inspection? Permit requirements by stateNone mention permit help yet, ask if it is in the quote
Who services the generator after it's installed? Generator maintenance checklist1 of 4 offers maintenance plans or repair, not just installation
Can you reach them during an outage?None advertise 24/7 service yet, ask about after-hours response
What does their workmanship warranty cover? Generator warranty guideNone have posted warranty details yet, get it in writing
Do they offer financing? Generator financing optionsNone list financing yet, ask when you request a quote

Look up a license yourself with the Oregon licensing authority

How installers are listed here

Every installer above has a checked state electrical license. They're listed alphabetically, and no one pays for placement. See our listing standards.

Also nearby

Based outside Portland, within a realistic drive.

Vancouver, WA, about 9 miles away

✓ License verified · Aug 2026Kohler dealer

Prairie Electric Inc.

Prairie Electric Inc. is a licensed Washington Electrical Contractor (license #PRAIREI150RZ) based in Ridgefield, WA, serving the Vancouver area. It is listed in Kohler's official dealer locator as a Platinum dealer (checked October 2, 2026).

License #
PRAIREI150RZ
Services
Generator Installation
Service area
Serving the Vancouver, Washington area.
Get a quote(360) 573-2750
✓ License verified · Aug 2026

Compass Electric LLC

Compass Electric LLC is a licensed Washington Electrical Contractor (license #COMPAEL899MJ) based in Vancouver, WA.

License #
COMPAEL899MJ
Services
Generator Installation
Service area
Serving the Vancouver, Washington area.
Get a quote(360) 869-6750
✓ License verified · Aug 2026

Miller's Electric (Miller's Heating & Air Inc.)

Miller's Electric (legally Miller's Heating & Air Inc.) is a licensed Washington Electrical Contractor (license #MILLEHA793JZ) based in Vancouver, WA.

License #
MILLEHA793JZ
Services
Generator Installation
Service area
Serving the Vancouver, Washington area.
Get a quote(360) 334-7929
✓ License verified · Aug 2026

Newman Electric LLC

Newman Electric LLC is a licensed Washington Electrical Contractor (license #NEWMAEL798DR) based in Vancouver, WA.

License #
NEWMAEL798DR
Services
Generator Installation
Service area
Serving the Vancouver, Washington area.
Get a quote(360) 828-7143
✓ License verified · Aug 2026

Guardian Electric Inc.

Guardian Electric Inc. is a licensed Washington Electrical Contractor (license #GUARDEI792B9) based in Vancouver, WA, installing Generac, Cummins, Kohler, and Champion generators.

License #
GUARDEI792B9
Services
Generator Installation
Service area
Serving the Vancouver, Washington area.
Get a quote(360) 624-6864

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, or use the generator sizing calculator for an estimate based on your own home.

LumoWatt estimate, not a published market study. Your quote depends on your home and site.

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.

Outage risk in Oregon

Western Oregon sees widespread winter windstorm and ice-storm outages across the Willamette Valley from Pacific atmospheric-river systems, while Central and Southern Oregon increasingly face wildfire-driven Public Safety Power Shutoffs from utilities like Pacific Power (PacifiCorp) during dry summer and fall conditions -- a different risk profile from the Portland metro's storm-driven outages.

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Page data last updated July 25, 2026. Who runs LumoWatt.