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09/04/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/04/2024 16:35

Celebrate National Drive Electric Week with test drives, tech demos and more

Celebrate National Drive Electric Week with test drives, tech demos and more

Sept. 04, 2024

This year's National Drive Electric Week runs from September 27 through October 6, and Portland General Electric is celebrating at various events throughout the Metro with hands-on electric vehicle test drives, games and the chance to learn about PGE programs, rebates and EV incentives. PGE will also showcase the All-Electric Demo Home with representatives on hand to answer your questions about home electrification options. Learn practical tips and strategies for transitioning to an all-electric home, explore energy-efficient solutions and sustainable living practices and see product demonstrations.

National Drive Electric Week events are a great way to learn about electrification and why an electric lifestyle can save money and the environment. check out an event near you.

Join us at one of the following community events:

PGE Sponsored Events

PGE Electric Vehicle Ride and Drive atMilwaukie Environmental Stewards Group (MESG) Sustainability Fair: Saturday, September 7, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. 

  • Location: MESG Sustainability Fair10723 SE Main St., Milwaukie, Oregon 97222

  • Register here.

PGE Electric Vehicle Ride and Drive at Electrify Portland: Sunday, September 15, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. 

  • Location: The Redd East Event Space 831 SE Salmon St, Portland, OR 97214

  • Register here.

2024 Oregon Electric Vehicle Association (OEVA) National Drive Electric Week Test Drive and Information Expo: Saturday, September 15, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 

  • Location: Daimler Truck North America headquarters building and parking lot 4555 N Channel Avenue, Portland, OR 97217. Guest Parking across the street at 4085 N Anchor St, Portland, OR 97217

  • More Information.

Seventh Lake Oswego Electric Home & Vehicle Fair: Saturday, September 28, 2024, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 

  • Location: Lake Oswego United Methodist Church, 1855 South Shore Blvd Lake Oswego, OR 97034

  • Register here.

PGE Electric Vehicle Ride and Drive at Portland Community College Sylvania Campus: Saturday and Sunday, September 28 and 29, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

  • Location: PCC Sylvania, 12000 SW 49th Ave, Portland, OR 97219 

  • Register here.

About Portland General Electric

Portland General Electric (NYSE: POR) is an integrated energy company that generates, transmits and distributes electricity to over 930,000 customers serving an area of 1.9 million Oregonians. For more than 130 years, Portland General Electric (PGE) has powered social progress, delivering safe, affordable, reliable and increasingly clean electricity while working to transform energy systems to meet evolving customer needs. PGE customers have set the standard for prioritizing clean energy with the No. 1 voluntary renewable energy program in the country. PGE is committed to reducing emissions from its retail power supply by 80% by 2030 and 100% by 2040. PGE is recognized by the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for the company's commitment to creating a more equal, inclusive workplace. In 2023, PGE employees, retirees and the PGE Foundation donated nearly $4.6 million and volunteered over 23,000 volunteer hours to more than 400 nonprofit organizations. For information, visit portlandgeneral.com/news .

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