Pacific Northwest Electric
Portland Metro Electricians
Generac · Kohler · Champion · Battery backup
When an ice storm takes the power out across Portland's West Hills and east side neighborhoods, your home keeps running. We install automatic standby generators, portable generator hookups and battery backup systems, sized to what matters most to you.
Mon–Fri, 7:00 am – 5:30 pm · Emergency service when available
30+ years
serving Portland-area homes
Master Electrician
and private electrical inspector
Generac · Kohler
and Champion generator installer
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The right choice depends on your budget, what you need to run, and whether you want it to switch on by itself.
Runs on natural gas or propane and starts on its own within seconds of an outage. Whole-home or essential circuits. Generac, Kohler and Champion.
An outdoor inlet and a transfer switch let you power chosen circuits safely from a portable generator. No extension cords through windows.
Quiet, fuel-free backup from home battery systems like Jackery, connected through a smart transfer switch.
Standby generator installs
Generac with transfer switch
Kohler automatic transfer switch
Manual transfer switch, labeled
Battery backup transfer switch
Have a different question? Call 503-583-8050.
It depends on what you want running during an outage. We size the generator to your home and your list, whether that's a few essential circuits or the whole house.
A standby generator starts by itself and runs on your gas or propane supply. A portable hookup costs less but you start the generator, plug it in and refuel it yourself.
No. Backfeeding a home without a transfer switch or interlock can send power out onto the utility lines and injure line workers. A proper inlet and transfer switch prevents that.
For shorter outages and essential circuits, yes. It's quiet and needs no fuel. For long outages or whole-home power, a standby generator is usually the better fit.
Tell us what you want to keep running, and we'll recommend the right backup option for your home.