Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF)

Program
PCEF invests in community-led projects to reduce carbon emissions, create economic opportunity, and help make our city more resilient as we face a changing climate. Read more about PCEF programs and current funding opportunities below.
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Collaborating for Climate Action funding opportunity

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The Climate Investment Plan: PCEF's five-year funding road map to climate action

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Guide to the Community Responsive Grants (RFP 3)

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Cooling Portland: A PCEF-funded climate resilience program

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Our community's climate justice work: read the latest stories

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Current PCEF funding opportunities

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Subscribe to PCEF updates and other emails from BPS

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PCEF mini grant program

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PCEF program dashboard

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PCEF resources for grantees

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About PCEF

Contact

Portland Clean Energy Fund

CleanEnergyFund@portlandoregon.gov

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Related offices, programs, advisory groups, and projects

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PCEF Committee

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Climate Investment Plan

News

Portland City Council approves Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund’s Community Responsive Grants funding portfolio

Press release

Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability announces recommendations for Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund Round 3 RFP

The full recommended portfolio will be presented to City Council on Thursday, Sept. 5, at a first reading.

News article

Tracy Scott appointed to the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund Committee

Scott will replace Committee member Michael Edden Hill who is ending his tenure.

Press release

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Events

PCEF Committee Meeting – Sept. 19, 2024

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Public Meeting
Available Online

PCEF Committee Meeting – Nov. 21, 2024

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Public Meeting
Available Online
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Past Meetings and Hearings

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