Utility Choice
Because consumers often have a choice of utility suppliers, taking the time to research rate comparisons may save dollars. The following list of suppliers includes only the major companies that serve the state. For specific providers within your community or area, contact your municipal clerk — or the county clerk for unincorporated areas.
Energy Price Shopping
Comparative costs for both gas and electric utility suppliers
Oregon Public Utility Commission
Management of public utilities in Oregon
Washington Utilities & Transportation Commission
Washington State utilities management and consumer information
United States Postal Service
Mover’s Guide
Major Utility Providers
Electricity
Portland General Electric (PGE)
Pacific Power
Clark County Public Utilities
Natural Gas
Northwest Natural
Regional Resources
Local Area “Tool Libraries”
Tool libraries are just like traditional libraries, but with tools instead of books. They are great for people who can’t/don’t want to buy/rent tools they are only going to use once in a while. They usually require some form of free membership which before being allowed to borrow residents must fill out and sign an application and waiver and present acceptable proof of identify and residency. For more detailed information please contact the individual group by accessing their website below.
Northeast Portland Tool Library
North Portland Tool Library
Southeast Portland Tool Library
Metro
Multnomah County Library
Telephone & Cable Television
Telephone Service
CenturyLink
Verizon
TDS Telecom
Cable Television
Clear Creek Communications
DirectTV
Dish
Frontier
Spectrum
Xfinity
Water, Sewer & Waste Removal
The providers of water and sewer service as well as waste management vary with the community and the region. The following resources will be helpful to new residents in the city of Portland as well as those in Clark County and/or Vancouver, Washington. For other areas, contact the municipal or county government for details on providers.
City of Portland Water Bureau
City of Vancouver Utilities Division
Clark County Public Utilities
Waste Removal
Mid-Valley Garbage & Recycling Association
Waste Management Northwest
Waste Connections
Recycling Information
Metro Recycling Program
City of Portland, OR
Clackamas County
Washington County
Yamhill County
City of Vancouver, WA
Clark County, WA