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PGE Income-Qualified Bill Discount

Financial help

Last verified Nov 2026

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Portland General Electric takes 15% to 80% off energy charges for income-qualified customers. You sign up online or by phone and do not need to send income documents. Someone else can apply for you with the account holder's information. Being enrolled also means no late fees, deposits or reconnection fees. Renew every 2 years.

Services offered

Financial assistance

Eligibility

Household income up to 60% of state median: $40,326 a year for 1 person, $52,734 for 2, $77,550 for 4 (2026 to 2027).

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