Electrician Ontario, OR
Electrician in Ontario, Oregon: one number for panel, repair and RV work
Looking for an electrician in Ontario, Oregon? Call (815) 456-4349. Moore Power Electrical is a referral service that connects Ontario homeowners, farms and businesses with independent electricians who hold Oregon licenses.
- Oregon
licensed pros - Permits pulled
when required - Ontario
and nearby - Written estimate
before work
Ontario. Wired right.
Local homes.
Local rules.
Licensed hands.
Who we are
A referral line for Ontario, Oregon
Moore Power Electrical is a referral service. We do not do electrical work, and we hold no electrical license. We are not linked to any Ontario contractor with a similar name.
You call, tell us the job and your address. We connect you with an independent electrician who works in Ontario and holds an Oregon license.
This page covers Ontario in Malheur County, Oregon, on the Idaho line. It does not cover Ontario, Canada.
- Call onceDescribe the problem, the address and how soon you need help.
- Oregon licensedJobs go to electricians licensed by the Oregon Building Codes Division.
- Price in writingThe electrician sets the price and confirms it before work starts. The referral is free.
Urgent repairs
24 hour electrician help in Ontario
An urgent electrical problem is one that can start a fire, shock someone or leave a home without heat. A burning smell, a buzzing panel, a scorched outlet or a dead furnace circuit in January all qualify.
Call 911 first for smoke, fire or a person who was shocked. Call Idaho Power when a line is down or the whole block is dark.
For a problem inside your home, shop or barn, call (815) 456-4349 at any hour. We connect you with an electrician who takes urgent jobs in Ontario when one is available.
Who handles what
- 911: fire, smoke, sparks or an injury.
- Idaho Power: downed lines, a street outage, a damaged meter or the wires from the pole.
- An electrician: one circuit dead, a breaker that trips again, a warm panel, power lost to a well pump or shop.
Electrical services in Ontario
Electrical services we connect in Ontario
Not sure which one you need? Call and describe what is happening. We will match you with a licensed electrician who does that work.
Landscape Lighting
Path, accent and security lighting for yards.
RV Electrician
RV pedestals and 30 or 50 amp hookups at home.
Electrical Panel Upgrade
More amps and breaker space for a growing home.
200 Amp Panel Upgrade
More capacity for AC, EV charging, solar and new appliances.
Renovation and New Construction
Rough-in to finish wiring for remodels and new builds.
Generator Installation
Standby and portable generator hookups with a transfer switch.
Light Fixture Installation
New fixtures, replacements and added lighting.
24 Hour Electrical Repair
Urgent repairs when something cannot wait.
Panels
Panel upgrades and 200 amp service in Ontario
A panel upgrade replaces an old or full breaker panel with a new one, often with a larger service. Most homes that add a heat pump, an EV charger, a shop or an RV hookup need more capacity.
A service change in Ontario needs three parties. The electrician does the work, Malheur County inspects it, and Idaho Power disconnects and reconnects the meter.
Oregon adopted a new Oregon Electrical Specialty Code based on the 2026 National Electrical Code. It took effect on October 1, 2026, so new panel work follows it.
- Load check firstThe electrician adds up your appliances to size the new service.
- County permitThe electrician files the electrical permit with Malheur County.
- Utility timingIdaho Power schedules the disconnect and reconnect for the meter.
Your utility
Idaho Power today, and the proposed OTEC sale
Idaho Power delivers electricity in Ontario. Ontario is the one regional center city in Idaho Power's Oregon territory, and the company runs a service center in town.
Idaho Power has filed to sell its Oregon distribution system to Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative (OTEC). About 20,000 customers in Malheur, Harney, Baker and Wallowa counties would become OTEC members.
The Oregon Public Utility Commission must approve the sale first. The case is docket UM 2447, and the companies expect it to close in early 2027 if approved.
What it means for electrical work
- Until a sale closes, call Idaho Power for outages, meters and service changes.
- Your home wiring and panel stay your responsibility either way.
- Ask your electrician who to contact for a meter pull if the sale closes during your project.
Permits
Electrical permits in Ontario go through Malheur County
Malheur County Building Department issues and inspects electrical permits inside the City of Ontario. The City's fee schedule lists electrical and plumbing permits as issued and inspected by the county.
Electrical permits
Malheur County Building Department. The county also handles electrical permits in the rest of Malheur County.
Your electrician files the permit and books the inspection.
Building permits
The City of Ontario building office handles structural and mechanical permits inside city limits.
A remodel or new building often needs both a city building permit and a county electrical permit.
- New circuits, panel changes, service upgrades and generator hookups need an electrical permit.
- Keep the permit number. Buyers and insurers often ask for it.
Before work starts
How to check an Oregon electrician's license
Oregon licenses electricians through the Building Codes Division (BCD). A business that does electrical work also needs a Construction Contractors Board (CCB) license.
Ontario sits next to the Idaho border, and many trades work on both sides. An Idaho license does not cover electrical work in Oregon. The electrician on your Ontario job needs an Oregon license.
- 1. Ask for two numbersThe BCD license number and the CCB number.
- 2. Search BCDUse the license holder search on oregon.gov/bcd.
- 3. Search CCBConfirm the business license is active on the CCB website.
Local conditions
Cold winters, hot summers, farms and RVs
Ontario has a high desert climate with cold winters and hot summers. Heating load in winter and cooling load in summer both push older panels and circuits hard.
Many properties around Ontario have shops, barns, well pumps or irrigation equipment. Idaho Power serves residential, irrigation, commercial and industrial customers in Malheur County.
RVs, trailers and boats are common on larger lots. A proper RV outlet needs its own circuit sized for the rig.
Common Ontario jobs
- Panel and 200 amp service upgrades
- 30 and 50 amp RV outlets and pedestals
- Shop and outbuilding feeders
- Generator transfer switches for winter outages
- Heat tape and well house circuits
Cost factors
What changes the price of electrical work in Ontario
The electrician sets the price and puts it in writing. We do not set prices or charge you for the referral.
These factors move the price of most Ontario jobs:
- Distance and trenchingFeeding a shop, barn or RV pad across a yard takes trenching and longer wire.
- Permit and inspectionMalheur County fees and inspection visits are part of the job cost.
- Utility workService changes wait on Idaho Power to pull and reset the meter.
- UrgencyNight and weekend calls usually cost more than a booked visit.
From call to final inspection
How a typical Ontario job works
You call
Tell us what is happening, your ZIP and how urgent it is. Have a photo of the panel label ready if you can.
We connect you
We match you with an independent, licensed electrician who handles that kind of work near you.
Estimate and permit
The electrician confirms the scope in writing and pulls a permit when the job needs one.
Work and inspection
The work is done, the local inspector signs off when required, and the utility reconnects service if it was disconnected.
Areas we serve near Ontario
Your neighborhood, your local electrician
We connect homes and businesses in Ontario and nearby Oregon communities.
ZIP codes we serve
- 97914
Before you call: your ZIP, a photo of the panel label, and when the problem started.
Call (815) 456-4349Questions we hear
Electrician Ontario FAQs
Talk to a licensed electrician
Describe the problem and your ZIP. We will connect you with a local pro in Ontario.
Call (815) 456-4349How do I find a licensed electrician in Ontario, Oregon?
Call (815) 456-4349 and describe the job. We connect you with an independent electrician who works in Ontario and holds an Oregon license. Check the BCD license and the CCB number before work starts.
Does this page cover Ontario, Canada?
No. This page covers Ontario, Oregon, in Malheur County near the Idaho border. We do not connect callers in Canada.
Who issues electrical permits in Ontario, OR?
Malheur County Building Department issues and inspects electrical permits inside the City of Ontario. The city building office handles structural and mechanical permits.
Who is my electric utility in Ontario?
Idaho Power serves Ontario today. Idaho Power has filed to sell its Oregon system to Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative, and the sale needs Oregon PUC approval before it closes.
Can an Idaho electrician work on my Ontario home?
Only with an Oregon license. Electrical work in Oregon requires an Oregon BCD license, and the business needs a CCB license.
Is Moore Power Electrical an electrical contractor?
No. Moore Power Electrical is a referral service. The independent electrician you are connected with does the work, sets the price and handles the permit.
Page updated 2026-10-25.