Generator installation cost in Oregon
For natural gas, the installed price of a 22 kW whole house generator in Oregon is about $12,569 to $19,069. At $47.96 an hour, electricians earn 40% more than the US average of $34.37. Their wage accounts for the $4,200 to $7,700 electrician line.
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By size: installed cost in Oregon
At half load, the fuel figures use Oregon prices. Each model has a Generac fuel table. The hourly ratings for the 24 kW and 26 kW units and the 18 kW model are no greater than those for the next smaller size, so hourly fuel use doesn't climb in step with kW.
| Size | Natural gas, installed | Gas at half load | Propane, installed | Propane at half load | Fuel figures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 kW | $9,819 to $16,319 | $2.12/h | $10,219 to $17,019 | $2.65/h | Generac Guardian 10 kW |
| 14 kW | $11,149 to $17,649 | $4.09/h | $11,549 to $18,349 | $4.94/h | Generac Guardian 14 kW |
| 18 kW | $11,969 to $18,469 | $3.54/h | $12,369 to $19,169 | $4.64/h | Generac Guardian 18 kW |
| 22 kW | $12,569 to $19,069 | $4.28/h | $12,969 to $19,769 | $6.91/h | Generac Guardian 22 kW |
| 24 kW | $12,989 to $19,489 | $4.25/h | $13,389 to $20,189 | $6.91/h | Generac Guardian 24 kW |
| 26 kW | $13,419 to $19,919 | $3.94/h | $13,819 to $20,619 | $5.62/h | Generac Guardian 26 kW |
How the 22 kW price breaks down in Oregon
Labor costs up to $2,200 above what US average pay would produce. The rate of $47.96 per hour ranks 1st of 51 among the highest.
| Line, 22 kW | Natural gas | Propane | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generator | $6,309 | $6,309 | Generac list price for the 22 kW package without the switch |
| Transfer switch | $1,060 | $1,060 | Price gap for Generac's switch and no-switch listings |
| Electrician: switch, wiring, start-up | $4,200 to $7,700 | $4,200 to $7,700 | Published installation ranges based on Oregon's $47.96 hourly wage (BLS) |
| Fuel line | $700 to $2,800 | $1,100 to $3,500 | Gas line runs from the meter; propane line runs from the tank |
| Pad and permit | $300 to $1,200 | $300 to $1,200 | composite pad or slab, local fees |
| Installed | $12,569 to $19,069 | $12,969 to $19,769 | propane leaves out the tank |
Oregon fuel costs
| Fuel | Price | 22 kW an hour | Three days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural gas | $20.96 per 1,000 ft³ | $4.28 | $308 |
| Propane | $2.73 a gallon | $6.91 | $497 (182 gal) |
Natural gas costs less in Oregon. A 22 kW unit at half load uses $4.28 an hour, compared with $6.91 for propane. Residential gas ranks 25th cheapest among 51. Oregon uses the EIA U.S. average propane price, which is the regional figure covering the state.
| Propane tank | Usable at 80% | 22 kW at half load | Fill at the U.S. average price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 250 gal | 200 gal | 79 h | $546 |
| 500 gal | 400 gal | 158 h | $1,092 |
Power outages in Oregon
In Oregon, customers lost power for an average of 302 minutes during 2025. The US figure is 269, and Oregon ranks 16th highest among 51. Major storms caused 67% of the outage time. Normal days accounted for 100 minutes. In 2021, outages reached 1,588 minutes, the worst result of the past ten years. The ten-year average is 413, and 2025 fell 111 minutes under it.
Since 2016, every year
| Year | Minutes out, all events | Rank of 51 states | Without major storms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 302 | 16th | 100 |
| 2024 | 579 | 15th | 124 |
| 2023 | 123 | 40th | 104 |
| 2022 | 325 | 19th | 121 |
| 2021 | 1,588 | 2nd | 114 |
| 2020 | 326 | 24th | 103 |
| 2019 | 230 | 28th | 102 |
| 2018 | 111 | 47th | 90 |
| 2017 | 315 | 18th | 112 |
| 2016 | 234 | 17th | 101 |
Oregon utilities and their 2025 outages
| Utility | Customers | Minutes out | Outages each | Minutes per outage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland General Electric Co | 954,189 | 273 | 0.89 | 307 |
| PacifiCorp | 645,587 | 385 | 1.52 | 254 |
| City of Eugene | 100,777 | 49 | 0.28 | 176 |
| Central Lincoln People's Ut Dt | 41,451 | 516 | 1.92 | 269 |
| City of Springfield | 33,482 | 40 | 0.79 | 51 |
Central Lincoln People's Ut Dt customers lost 516 minutes of power in 2025, compared with 40 minutes for City of Springfield. At 12.9 to one, your street's utility is a bigger factor than the statewide 302 minute figure. Customer-weighted across all utilities, the average customer had 0.91 power losses during the year. That was less often than the 1.35 rate across the US. On lines served by Portland General Electric Co, each outage averaged 307 minutes, about 5.1 hours. That equals $21.86 in gas for a 22 kW generator at half load.
Oregon's FEMA major disasters since 2016
A total of 13 major disasters were declared, comprising 8 severe storms and 2 floods, plus 2 wildfires and 1 landslide. The latest came in April 2026, while COVID-19 remains excluded. Wildfires accounted for 2 of the disasters. In fire country, utilities also disconnect lines on purpose during high winds, though these shutoffs never appear as declarations.
These counties were named most often: Lane County (6), Linn County (6), Josephine County (4), Curry County (4), Coos County (5), Douglas County (5), Yamhill County (5), Clackamas County (5).
| Declared | Disaster | FEMA number |
|---|---|---|
| April 2026 | Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides | DR-4907 |
| July 2025 | Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides | DR-4881 |
| January 2025 | Wildfires | DR-4854 |
| April 2024 | Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Landslides, and Mudslides | DR-4768 |
| August 2023 | Severe Storm, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides | DR-4733 |
| May 2021 | Severe Winter Storm | DR-4599 |
Oregon and its neighboring states
| State | 22 kW on gas, installed | Wage | Minutes out |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $12,569 to $19,069 | $47.96 | 302 |
| California | $11,869 to $17,569 | $41.28 | 358 |
| Idaho | $10,969 to $15,569 | $32.02 | 291 |
| Nevada | $11,369 to $16,469 | $36.4 | 128 |
| Washington | $12,369 to $18,469 | $45.42 | 382 |
Each neighboring state has a lower installed price than Oregon. Idaho begins $1,600 below Oregon, at $10,969. Outages show greater differences than prices: Washington recorded 382 minutes in 2025, compared with 302 in Oregon.
Data sources: BLS wages (May 2025), natural gas data from EIA (March to August 2026), propane data from EIA (October 26, 2026), outage data from EIA, EIA-861, FEMA. Every state.