Distribution Technology
1940s - 1980s
Distribution Technology
The need for more electricity was driven by the adoption of electric appliances in the home during this era. While PGE was marketing the benefits of electricity to all customers, this meant that the company needed to develop more efficient distribution methods of getting power to neighborhoods and keeping it reliable year around.
1940:
PGE became the first utility in the nation to have two-way radios in line vehicles for more efficient dispatching.
1955:
PGE created the first residential underground wiring system in the nation, installing it in the Humphrey Park development in Portland’s West Hills.
1956 PGE Underground Crew
1975:
Artist Rendering of proposed Salem Substation.
History of PGE
Electrifying Oregon
Powering Progress
A Thoughtful Transition
History of PGE
Electrifying Oregon
Powering Progress
A Thoughtful Transition