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Best Electricians in Bend, Oregon

8 Bend and Redmond electricians checked on their own sites and against two state licenses, with posted prices where they exist, who answers at 2 a.m., and what Bend needs for panel upgrades, EV chargers, heat pumps and wildfire-season outages.

By All Things Bend · Updated October 23, 2026 · Every CCB and electrical license checked with Oregon data

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An electrician working on an outdoor meter base and service panels mounted on a brick wall
An electrician installing outdoor service equipment. Photo: Tomwsulcer, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons.

What electrical work do you need?

Tap a job for a Bend-specific tip and a posted price where we found one. The electrician list below narrows to companies that list that work on their own site.

Pick a job above

Sparks, smoke, a burning smell or a hot, buzzing panel is an emergency: switch off the breaker or main if you can do it safely, and call 911 if anything is burning. Then call one of the 24-hour shops below.

Bend electricians at a glance

Both license numbers for each shop, checked against Oregon’s active-license data on October 23, 2026. “Prices” means the company posts prices on its own site.

CompanyBased inPhoneCCB #Electrical lic.EmergencyPricesDoes
Manzanita ElectricBend541-410-0444259617C216024-hour emergency lineYesRepair or troubleshooting, Panel or service upgrade, EV charger, Heat pump or mini-split circuit, Hot tub or spa, Generator or outage backup, Remodel or new build, Commercial or shop
Gold ElectricBend541-633-9100226489C151324/7 emergency; aims for same-day response in its core areaYesRepair or troubleshooting, Panel or service upgrade, EV charger, Heat pump or mini-split circuit, Hot tub or spa, Generator or outage backup, Remodel or new build, Commercial or shop
WOW Electric (Wire On Wheels)Bend541-316-9535248100C1882Not stated; call—Repair or troubleshooting, Panel or service upgrade, Heat pump or mini-split circuit, Generator or outage backup, Remodel or new build, Commercial or shop
Amped ElectricRedmond541-610-1010248874C1936Emergency hours available—Repair or troubleshooting, Panel or service upgrade, EV charger
Bright ServicesBend541-363-5150237330C1639Not stated; call—Repair or troubleshooting, Panel or service upgrade, Generator or outage backup, Remodel or new build, Commercial or shop
Elite ElectricBend541-330-9750172058C217Not stated for homes; call—Remodel or new build, Commercial or shop
Central Oregon Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & ElectricalBend & Redmond541-227-625893654C161424/7 emergency service; same-day service advertisedYesRepair or troubleshooting, Panel or service upgrade, Heat pump or mini-split circuit, Hot tub or spa, Generator or outage backup
Roth HomeBend541-215-845714008C535Available 24/7/365—Repair or troubleshooting, Panel or service upgrade, Heat pump or mini-split circuit, Generator or outage backup
  • Manzanita Electric

    The only Bend electrician we found that posts starting prices, plus 24-hour emergency service.

    CCB 259617 · Electrical C2160 · 24-hour emergency line

    Call 541-410-0444Bend · posts prices
  • Gold Electric

    Generac dealer with Saturday hours, free estimates and posted hourly rates.

    CCB 226489 · Electrical C1513 · 24/7 emergency; aims for same-day response in its core area

    Call 541-633-9100Bend · posts prices
  • WOW Electric (Wire On Wheels)

    Small family shop that does electrical and ductless heating and cooling under one roof.

    CCB 248100 · Electrical C1882 · Not stated; call

    Call 541-316-9535Bend
  • Amped Electric

    Residential-only shop from Redmond for panels, chargers, lighting and repairs.

    CCB 248874 · Electrical C1936 · Emergency hours available

    Call 541-610-1010Redmond
  • Bright Services

    New construction, home service calls and low-voltage work from one Bend shop.

    CCB 237330 · Electrical C1639 · Not stated; call

    Call 541-363-5150Bend
  • Elite Electric

    Design-build electrical for commercial buildings, multifamily and complex custom projects.

    CCB 172058 · Electrical C217 · Not stated for homes; call

    Call 541-330-9750Bend
  • Central Oregon Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical

    One call for the heat pump, the circuit it needs and the plumbing, with 24/7 emergency service.

    CCB 93654 · Electrical C1614 · 24/7 emergency service; same-day service advertised

    Call 541-227-6258Bend & Redmond · posts prices
  • Roth Home

    Big regional home-services company with a Bend office and around-the-clock availability.

    CCB 14008 · Electrical C535 · Available 24/7/365

    Call 541-215-8457Bend

Bend electricians compared

Residential service shops first, then design-build and multi-trade companies. Services, hours and prices are as each company posts them; confirm before you book.

Electrical contractor · Bend

Manzanita Electric

The only Bend electrician we found that posts starting prices, plus 24-hour emergency service.

  • Repair or troubleshooting
  • Panel or service upgrade
  • EV charger
  • Heat pump or mini-split circuit
  • Hot tub or spa
  • Generator or outage backup
  • Remodel or new build
  • Commercial or shop
  • 24/7 emergency
  • Posts prices

Family-owned Bend electrician (licensed as MNKM LLC) doing residential service calls and upgrades, light commercial tenant improvements and industrial work such as three-phase power and motor controls. It installs 200-amp and SPAN smart panels and all the major Level 2 chargers, and says it explains the problem in plain English before starting.

Address
Bend (no street address posted)
Licenses
CCB 259617 · Electrical contractor C2160
Service area
Bend, Redmond, Sisters, Sunriver, La Pine, Prineville, Madras, Tumalo, Terrebonne, Powell Butte, Crooked River Ranch, Black Butte Ranch
Emergency · hours
24-hour emergency line · Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; weekends by appointment

Services

  • Panel and service upgrades, 200-amp and SPAN smart panels, subpanels
  • EV chargers: Tesla, ChargePoint, Wallbox, Grizzl-E
  • Service calls, troubleshooting, whole-home rewires
  • Hot tub and spa wiring; generator installs and interlocks
  • Lighting, ceiling fans, dedicated circuits, surge protection, smoke and CO detectors
  • Commercial tenant improvements, LED retrofits; three-phase, VFDs and equipment hookups

Posted prices

  • Service call / trip charge $129
  • Interior outlet from $250; exterior outlet from $350
  • Light fixture from $225; ceiling fan from $400
  • Dedicated circuit from $800
  • EV charger install from $1,200
  • Generator outlet or interlock from $2,500
  • Hot tub wiring from $2,500
  • 200-amp panel upgrade from $4,500; subpanel from $1,700

Good to know

  • Reduced rates for verified nonprofits and low-income households
  • Send panel photos for a faster estimate
  • Says it replies to quote requests within one business hour
Call 541-410-0444Website

Checked October 23, 2026 on: manzanitaelectric.com · licenses on Oregon CCB and BCD data · Call or text, or use the quote form

Electrical contractor · Bend

Gold Electric

Generac dealer with Saturday hours, free estimates and posted hourly rates.

  • Repair or troubleshooting
  • Panel or service upgrade
  • EV charger
  • Heat pump or mini-split circuit
  • Hot tub or spa
  • Generator or outage backup
  • Remodel or new build
  • Commercial or shop
  • 24/7 emergency
  • Posts prices

Bend electrical contractor (in business since 2019; its owner cites 27 years in the trade) working on homes, businesses and industrial sites. It is a Generac Authorized Dealer and also installs Kohler and Cummins standby generators, battery backup and solar tie-ins, ductless mini-splits and shop, garage and barn wiring.

Address
Bend (no street address posted)
Licenses
CCB 226489 · Electrical contractor C1513
Service area
Bend, Redmond, Sisters, Madras, Prineville, Sunriver, La Pine, Terrebonne, Tumalo, Eagle Crest
Emergency · hours
24/7 emergency; aims for same-day response in its core area · Mon–Fri 7 a.m.–6 p.m., Sat 8 a.m.–4 p.m.

Services

  • Panel upgrades and free panel inspections
  • Level 2 EV chargers (Tesla, ChargePoint, JuiceBox, Wallbox, Grizzl-E) and NEMA 14-50 outlets
  • Standby generators, battery backup and solar tie-in
  • Whole-home surge protection; old wiring replacement and rewires
  • Hot tub and pool wiring; landscape lighting; smart home wiring
  • Remodels, commercial, industrial and data-center electrical; ductless mini-splits

Posted prices

  • Says most Central Oregon service calls run $125–$200 for the first hour and $95–$150 an hour after
  • Panel swaps, chargers and generators quoted flat-rate
  • Free estimates with no drive charge

Good to know

  • 1-year workmanship warranty
  • Non-emergency work usually scheduled within 1–2 weeks
  • Financing offered
Call 541-633-9100Website

Checked October 23, 2026 on: gogoldelectric.com, gogoldelectric.com/faq · licenses on Oregon CCB and BCD data · Call or request a free quote online

Electrical & home comfort · Bend

WOW Electric (Wire On Wheels)

Small family shop that does electrical and ductless heating and cooling under one roof.

  • Repair or troubleshooting
  • Panel or service upgrade
  • Heat pump or mini-split circuit
  • Generator or outage backup
  • Remodel or new build
  • Commercial or shop

Locally owned Bend company run by the Leggett family. Owner Cody Leggett is the signing supervisor; an EPA-certified HVAC specialist handles the heating and cooling side. It does residential service work of any size, panel swaps and service upgrades, generators and remodel wiring, plus commercial service and LED upgrades.

Address
Bend 97702
Licenses
CCB 248100 · Electrical contractor C1882
Service area
Bend and surrounding Central Oregon
Emergency · hours
Not stated; call

Services

  • Receptacles, switches and lighting upgrades
  • Panel swaps and service upgrades
  • Whole-home surge protection
  • Home generator installation
  • Ductless heating and cooling
  • Commercial service, repair and LED lighting upgrades
Call 541-316-9535Website

Checked October 23, 2026 on: wireonwheels.com · licenses on Oregon CCB and BCD data · Call; commercial jobs quoted by phone

Residential electrician · Redmond

Amped Electric

Residential-only shop from Redmond for panels, chargers, lighting and repairs.

  • Repair or troubleshooting
  • Panel or service upgrade
  • EV charger

Redmond electrician that says it works exclusively on homes: panel upgrades, EV chargers, custom lighting, surge protection, wiring and rewiring, and repairs for outages, faulty wiring and tripping breakers.

Address
Redmond (no street address posted)
Licenses
CCB 248874 · Electrical contractor C1936
Service area
Redmond and Central Oregon
Emergency · hours
Emergency hours available · Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Services

  • Electrical panel upgrades
  • EV charger installation
  • Custom indoor and outdoor lighting
  • Whole-house surge protection
  • Wiring and rewiring
  • Repairs and troubleshooting
Call 541-610-1010Website

Checked October 23, 2026 on: callamped.com, callamped.com/faq, callamped.com/contact-us · licenses on Oregon CCB and BCD data · Call for a free estimate or use the quote form

Electrical contractor · Bend

Bright Services

New construction, home service calls and low-voltage work from one Bend shop.

  • Repair or troubleshooting
  • Panel or service upgrade
  • Generator or outage backup
  • Remodel or new build
  • Commercial or shop

Bend electrical contractor started by a team with 18 years in the trade. It wires commercial and residential new construction and runs residential service calls, panel replacements, generators, inspections and low-voltage systems.

Licenses
CCB 237330 · Electrical contractor C1639
Service area
Bend and surrounding Central Oregon
Emergency · hours
Not stated; call

Services

  • Commercial and residential new construction
  • Panel replacements and upgrades, including for new EV and appliance loads
  • Generators
  • Electrical inspections for home buyers, sellers and after renovations
  • Installations and repairs
  • Low-voltage systems
Call 541-363-5150Website

Checked October 23, 2026 on: brightservices.com, brightservices.com/about, brightservices.com/electrical-panels · licenses on Oregon CCB and BCD data · Schedule online or call

Design-build contractor · Bend

Elite Electric

Design-build electrical for commercial buildings, multifamily and complex custom projects.

  • Remodel or new build
  • Commercial or shop

Family-owned Bend contractor since 2006 that designs and builds electrical systems with BIM, from lighting controls and home automation to datacom, fire and life safety and emergency power. Past work includes Redmond Municipal Airport and lighting the Old Mill District smokestacks.

Licenses
CCB 172058 · Electrical contractor C217
Service area
Bend and Central Oregon
Emergency · hours
Not stated for homes; call

Services

  • Design-build electrical with BIM
  • Commercial, multifamily, healthcare, hospitality and industrial
  • Lighting and controls; home automation
  • Datacom
  • Fire alarm, intrusion and life safety; emergency power
  • Tenant improvements

Good to know

  • Unconditional lifetime warranty on labor and craftsmanship
  • Project managers share labor and material costs as the job runs
Call 541-330-9750Website

Checked October 23, 2026 on: elitebend.com, elitebend.com/about-elite-electric-contractors, elitebend.com/commercial-electrical-services · licenses on Oregon CCB and BCD data · Call or use the contact form

Multi-trade home services · Bend & Redmond

Central Oregon Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical

One call for the heat pump, the circuit it needs and the plumbing, with 24/7 emergency service.

  • Repair or troubleshooting
  • Panel or service upgrade
  • Heat pump or mini-split circuit
  • Hot tub or spa
  • Generator or outage backup
  • 24/7 emergency
  • Posts prices

Central Oregon home-services company in business since 1993 with offices in Bend, Redmond and Madras. Its electricians do breakers, panel upgrades, wiring, outlets, lighting, ceiling and exhaust fans, hot tub wiring, smoke and CO detectors and generator installs and repairs, alongside its HVAC and plumbing crews.

Licenses
CCB 93654 · Electrical contractor C1614
Service area
Bend, Redmond, Prineville, Madras, Sisters, Sunriver, La Pine, Powell Butte
Emergency · hours
24/7 emergency service; same-day service advertised · Office Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Services

  • Panel upgrades and breaker repair
  • Wiring repair and updates
  • Outlets, lighting, ceiling and exhaust fans
  • Hot tub wiring
  • Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
  • Generator installation and repair
  • Heat pumps, furnaces and plumbing in-house

Posted prices

  • $29 off any service call or repair (web special)

Good to know

  • Money-back guarantee and financing advertised
  • Licensed as Central Oregon Heating & Cooling Inc
Call 541-227-6258Website

Checked October 23, 2026 on: coheating.com, coheating.com/electrical · licenses on Oregon CCB and BCD data · Call or book online

Multi-trade home services · Bend

Roth Home

Big regional home-services company with a Bend office and around-the-clock availability.

  • Repair or troubleshooting
  • Panel or service upgrade
  • Heat pump or mini-split circuit
  • Generator or outage backup
  • 24/7 emergency

Oregon home-services company (licensed as Roth Zachry Heating Inc) with a Bend location on NW College Way. Its Bend electricians handle repairs, panel upgrades, outlet replacements and safety inspections, and the same office does generators, HVAC, plumbing, drains and garage doors.

Licenses
CCB 14008 · Electrical contractor C535
Service area
Bend, Redmond, Sisters and Central Oregon
Emergency · hours
Available 24/7/365 · Office Mon–Fri 7 a.m.–6 p.m.

Services

  • Electrical repairs and safety inspections
  • Panel upgrades
  • Outlet replacements
  • Generator services
  • HVAC, plumbing, drain and garage door service

Good to know

  • Upfront pricing and financing
  • Statewide company; Bend crew members live locally
Call 541-215-8457Website

Checked October 23, 2026 on: callroth.com/locations/bend-oregon · licenses on Oregon CCB and BCD data · Call or schedule online

Also listed, but we couldn’t verify everything

  • Stanley Electric Co.: Bend. Active CCB 250205 (residential, since 2024) and Oregon electrical contractor license C1952. No website, so we could not check its services; the phone on its CCB record is 541-604-1095.
  • Deschutes Electric: Bend-area company (541-848-7543) listing residential, commercial and industrial work and emergency response. The CCB number on its site, 244750, is not in Oregon’s active-license data, and we found no Oregon electrical contractor license under its name on October 23, 2026. Ask for both numbers and check them before hiring.

Panel & service upgrades in Bend

A panel upgrade swaps the breaker box. A service upgrade also raises the amperage coming from the utility, which usually means a new meter base, new service wires or conduit, new grounding and a visit from Pacific Power or Central Electric Cooperative.

Signs it’s time

  • Fuses, or a panel brand your inspector or insurer flags
  • Breakers that trip when the dryer and microwave run together
  • No open slots, or double-tapped breakers
  • A warm cover, buzzing or scorch marks (call today)
  • Adding an EV charger, heat pump, hot tub or shop

Cheaper alternatives to ask about

  • Load calculation: it may show your 100- or 150-amp service can carry the new load
  • EV load management: chargers that throttle when the house is busy
  • Smart panel: Manzanita installs SPAN panels that shed loads automatically
  • Subpanel: from $1,700 at Manzanita when the main has capacity but no space

Posted price: Manzanita Electric lists 200-amp panel upgrades from $4,500 (checked October 23, 2026). Gold Electric offers free panel inspections and says most panels last 25 to 40 years.

A gray main electrical panel beside a subpanel with its cover removed, showing breakers and wiring
A main panel with a subpanel beside it, cover off. Photo: Gvolk, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

EV chargers, hot tubs, heat pumps and other new loads

These are the jobs that send most Bend homeowners to an electrician. Each needs a dedicated 240-volt circuit and an electrical permit.

A black ChargePoint home EV charger with its cable coiled, mounted on house siding

EV chargers

Most Level 2 chargers run on a 40- to 60-amp circuit, hardwired or through a NEMA 14-50 outlet. The panel location, the distance to the parking spot and whether the run is inside or outdoors set the price. Manzanita posts installs from $1,200 (charger extra). The City of Bend requires an electrical permit for chargers at single-family homes.

ChargePoint home charger. Photo: Ken Fields, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

The fan grille of an air-source heat pump outdoor unit running with snow on the ground around it

Heat pumps and mini-splits

The outdoor unit needs its own breaker and a disconnect; ducted systems with electric backup strips can need a second large circuit. Ask the HVAC company whether its own electricians do the wiring. Central Oregon Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical, Roth Home, WOW Electric and Gold Electric do both trades.

A heat pump outdoor unit running in snow. Photo: PeterEastern, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Hot tubs

Usually a 240-volt, 40- to 60-amp circuit with a GFCI disconnect within sight of the tub and at least 5 feet away. Trenching from the house is often the biggest cost. Manzanita posts hot tub wiring from $2,500.

Shops, garages and ADUs

A detached shop or ADU may need a subpanel and a trenched feeder; an ADU may need its own service. Gold Electric lists shop, garage and barn wiring.

Solar and batteries

Solar and battery tie-ins need an electrical permit. If you reroof, an electrical contractor has to permit the panel reinstall too, per Bend’s re-roof worksheet.

What’s different about electrical work in Bend

New loads, cold winters, wildfire-season shutoffs and two different utilities shape a Bend electrical job.

Older panels meet new loads

Plenty of Bend homes built before the 2000s boom still have 100-amp or 125-amp service. Adding an EV charger, a heat pump with backup heat strips and a hot tub can push past that. A load calculation (NEC 220.83 for existing homes) tells you whether you need a bigger service, a smart panel or a simple load-management device. A service upgrade also means a new meter base and a utility visit.

Gold Electric FAQ · Manzanita pricing

EV chargers and Bend winters

A Level 2 charger on a 40- to 60-amp circuit adds roughly 25 to 40 miles of range an hour; Level 1 at a regular outlet adds about 3 to 5. Cold Bend nights cut range and slow charging, which pushes many owners to Level 2. Chargers mounted outdoors need a rating for snow and spray, and the cable route should stay clear of plowed snow.

City of Bend EV permit guideline · Pacific Power EV rebates

Heat pumps and backup heat

Heat pumps are taking over from gas furnaces and baseboard heat in Central Oregon. Cold-climate models keep working through Bend winters, but many ducted systems include 10 to 15 kW electric backup strips, which can need their own 60-amp or larger breakers. Settle the breaker sizes and panel space before the HVAC install date. Energy Trust incentives are paid through participating contractors.

Energy Trust of Oregon · Our heat pump guide

Wildfire season and PSPS outages

Pacific Power can cut power ahead of high wind, low humidity and dry fuels in a Public Safety Power Shutoff, usually with about 48 hours’ notice, and keep it off until the risk passes. Winter storms knock out power too. A generator inlet with an interlock or transfer switch lets you run a portable generator safely; a standby generator starts on its own. Never back-feed through a dryer outlet.

Pacific Power PSPS · Search your address on the PSPS map

Pacific Power or Central Electric?

Most of Bend is served by Pacific Power; Central Electric Cooperative (CEC) serves many rural and edge-of-town properties around Bend, Redmond, Sisters and La Pine. Your utility decides the meter and disconnect rules for a service upgrade, which rebates you can get and how outage alerts reach you, so tell the electrician who sends your bill.

Pacific Power · Central Electric Cooperative

Oregon licensing and permits

Two licenses to check

Oregon electricians need a CCB license for the business and an electrical contractor license from the Building Codes Division, with a licensed supervising electrician signing for the work. A CCB number alone isn’t enough.

CCB search · BCD license data

Inside Bend city limits

The City of Bend Building Safety Division issues electrical permits and does the inspections (541-388-5580, 710 NW Wall St). Its guideline requires an electrical permit for EV chargers at single-family homes. Contractors can use a state minor label for small jobs.

Bend EV permit guideline

Outside city limits

Deschutes County Community Development handles permits in unincorporated areas such as Tumalo, Deschutes River Woods and much of the land between Bend, Redmond and Sisters. Other cities have their own building departments, so ask the electrician who issues the permit.

Deschutes County CDD

Doing it yourself

Oregon lets owners wire their own home or farm if it is not intended for sale, exchange, lease or rent, with a permit and inspections. Rentals need a licensed electrical contractor. Swapping a fixture, switch or outlet like-for-like needs no permit for homeowners.

ORS 479.540

What electricians cost in Bend

Two Bend shops post prices; the rest quote after a call or visit. These are starting prices as posted on October 23, 2026.

JobPosted priceSource
Service call / trip charge$129Manzanita
First hour of service$125–$200, then $95–$150/hrGold (its estimate for Central Oregon)
Light fixturefrom $225Manzanita
Interior / exterior outletfrom $250 / $350Manzanita
Ceiling fanfrom $400Manzanita
Dedicated circuitfrom $800Manzanita
EV charger installfrom $1,200Manzanita
Subpanelfrom $1,700Manzanita
Generator inlet / interlockfrom $2,500Manzanita
Hot tub wiringfrom $2,500Manzanita
200-amp panel upgradefrom $4,500Manzanita

What moves the price

  • Distance from the panel. Every foot of wire, conduit and trenching between the panel and the charger, tub or shop adds labor and copper.
  • Panel capacity. A load calculation that comes back short means a subpanel, load management or a full service upgrade on top of the job you called about.
  • Finished walls. Fishing wire through finished drywall, vaulted ceilings or a slab takes longer than open framing or an unfinished garage.
  • Permit and inspection. Bend requires electrical permits for new circuits, chargers, hot tubs and panels. Contractors fold permit fees into the quote; ask that they be listed.
  • Utility coordination. Service upgrades need Pacific Power or CEC to disconnect and reconnect, which sets the schedule.
  • Hourly vs flat rate. Repairs are usually billed by the hour after a trip or first-hour charge; installs are usually flat-rate. Ask which before the visit.

Rebates and credits in 2026

Pacific Power income-qualified EV charger rebate

For Pacific Power residential customers in Oregon at or below the program’s income limit: up to $1,500 for a hardwired Level 2 charger or up to $500 for a 240-volt outlet, for equipment bought on or after January 1, 2026 and installed by a licensed electrician. Apply within a year of purchase. Its 2026 page lists only the income-qualified rebate.

Pacific Power

Energy Trust heat pump incentives

Pacific Power customers can get heat pump incentives through Energy Trust trade-ally contractors, who take the incentive off the invoice. Amounts depend on your home type and current heat source, so ask the HVAC contractor what applies before you sign. The extra-large regional promotion (up to $4,000) is limited to four eastern Oregon counties, not Central Oregon.

Energy Trust

Federal EV charger credit (30C): ended

The 30% federal credit for home charging equipment covered property placed in service through June 30, 2026.

IRS

Federal panel upgrade credit (25C): ended

The energy-efficient home improvement credit, which included up to $600 for a panel upgrade, covered work placed in service through December 31, 2025.

ENERGY STAR

How to compare electrical quotes

Get two or three written quotes for anything bigger than a service call, and check them line by line.

Before you hire

  • Ask for both the CCB number and the Oregon electrical contractor license number, and look them up
  • Ask who signs as supervising electrician and who will actually be on site
  • Confirm they pull the permit and book the inspections
  • Ask whether repairs are billed by the hour, a trip charge or flat rate
  • For a new load, ask for a written load calculation
  • Ask about after-hours rates if you might need them

On the written quote

  • Breaker size, wire size and route, and conduit or trenching
  • Permit and inspection fees listed
  • Utility coordination for service upgrades
  • Grounding and bonding, surge protection, labeling
  • Drywall cuts: who patches and paints
  • Workmanship warranty in writing (Gold: 1 year; Elite: lifetime on labor)

What to send when asking for an estimate

  • Panel photos with the door open, plus the label inside the door
  • Main breaker size (the number on the big breaker at the top)
  • Where the new thing goes and roughly how far it is from the panel
  • Model and spec sheet for the charger, tub, heat pump or generator
  • Finished or open walls, crawl space or attic access
  • Your utility: Pacific Power or Central Electric Cooperative

Electricians in Bend: common questions

How much does an electrician cost in Bend, Oregon?

Of the companies we checked, two post prices. Manzanita Electric charges a $129 service call or trip charge and lists starting prices such as $225 for a light fixture, $800 for a dedicated circuit, $1,200 for an EV charger install and $4,500 for a 200-amp panel. Gold Electric says most service calls run $125 to $200 for the first hour and $95 to $150 an hour after that, with flat-rate quotes for bigger jobs (both checked October 23, 2026).

How much is a panel upgrade in Bend?

Manzanita Electric posts 200-amp panel upgrades from $4,500 and subpanels from $1,700. The final price depends on whether the meter base and service wires change, the panel location, grounding and bonding fixes, permits and utility coordination. Get a load calculation first: you may not need a full upgrade.

Do I need a permit for electrical work in Bend?

Yes, for most work beyond like-for-like swaps. New circuits, EV chargers, hot tubs, panel and service changes and remodel wiring need an electrical permit from the City of Bend Building Safety Division inside city limits, or Deschutes County outside them. Licensed contractors pull the permit and schedule inspections; small jobs may use a state minor label instead.

Can I do my own electrical work in Oregon?

Oregon lets an owner do electrical work on their own home if it is not intended for sale, rent, lease or exchange, with a permit and inspections (ORS 479.540). Rentals and homes you plan to sell need a licensed electrical contractor. Replacing a fixture, switch or outlet like-for-like is the homeowner-only exception that needs no permit in Bend.

What licenses should a Bend electrician have?

Two: an Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB) license for the business, and an Oregon electrical contractor license from the Building Codes Division, with a licensed supervising electrician signing for the work. Every company we list in full has both; we checked the numbers against state data on October 23, 2026.

How much does it cost to install an EV charger in Bend?

Manzanita Electric posts EV charger installs from $1,200, not counting the charger. Long runs from the panel, trenching, outdoor mounting or a panel that needs more capacity raise the price. Bend requires an electrical permit for chargers at single-family homes.

Are there rebates for EV chargers or panel upgrades in 2026?

The federal 30C charger credit ended for equipment placed in service after June 30, 2026, and the 25C credit that covered panel upgrades ended after 2025. Pacific Power offers an income-qualified rebate of up to $1,500 for a hardwired Level 2 charger bought in 2026. Energy Trust heat pump incentives are paid through participating contractors.

Which Bend electricians offer 24/7 emergency service?

Manzanita Electric, Gold Electric, Central Oregon Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical and Roth Home advertise 24-hour or 24/7 emergency service, and Amped Electric lists emergency hours. For smoke, sparks or a burning smell, shut off the breaker and call 911 if there is fire.

Do I need a generator for PSPS outages in Bend?

Not necessarily, but planned Public Safety Power Shutoffs and winter storms can leave you without power for hours or days. If you buy a portable generator, have an electrician install an inlet with an interlock or transfer switch so it cannot back-feed the grid. Standby generators need a permit and a pad, and Gold Electric is a Generac dealer.

What should I send an electrician for a faster estimate?

Photos of the panel with the door open and the label inside, the main breaker size, where the new equipment will go and how far it is from the panel, the charger or appliance model, and whether walls are finished. Manzanita and Gold both ask for photos or details up front.

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Sources and photo credits

Company details come from each company’s own website (linked on its card). License numbers were checked against Oregon’s CCB and Building Codes Division active-license data on October 23, 2026. Rebates change, so confirm before you sign.

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