Cover
Cover | Oct. 30, 2020 | Sep. 30, 2020 |
Cover [Abstract] | ||
Document Type | 8-K | |
Document Period End Date | Oct. 30, 2020 | |
Entity Registrant Name | PORTLAND GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY | |
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | OR | |
Entity File Number | 001-5532-99 | |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 93-0256820 | |
Entity Address, Address Line One | 121 SW Salmon Street | |
Entity Address, City or Town | Portland | |
Entity Address, State or Province | OR | |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 97204 | |
City Area Code | 503 | |
Local Phone Number | 464-8000 | |
Written Communications | false | |
Soliciting Material | false | |
Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false | |
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false | |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false | |
Amendment Flag | false | |
Entity Central Index Key | 0000784977 | |
Common Stock [Member] | ||
Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, no par value | |
Trading Symbol | POR | |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE | |
Medium-term Notes [Member] | ||
Title of 12(b) Security | 9.31% Medium-Term Notes due 2021 | |
Trading Symbol | POR 21 | |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE |