News and notices

Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund announces 2025 Community Grants recipients

November 25, 2025 2:45 pm Press release

High Road Advisory Council (HRAC) applications now open

This Council advises PCEF staff on workforce and contractor development to ensure climate action investments create equitable economic opportunities for Portlanders.

November 21, 2025 12:00 pm News article

Clean Energy Fund Takes Center Stage at C40 Summit

Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund is a bright spot at the global conference, where leaders from 97 cities around the world converged to share ideas and take action on confronting the climate crisis.

November 14, 2025 4:50 pm News article

2025 Annual Climate Investment Plan review and update

The Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF) is conducting our first annual Climate Investment Plan (CIP) review and sharing our 2025 update for public comment. The CIP is our five-year plan that guides PCEF's investments. We invite you to share your thoughts by Nov. 5 at 11:59 p.m.

October 20, 2025 8:00 am News article

82nd Ave in Motion: A Tour of Community-Led and Climate Investments

Come along on this virtual tour of 82nd Avenue climate justice investments by the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund and its partners.

Updated September 11, 2025 2:00 pm Blog post

PCEF and the Portland Fruit Tree Project: A fruitful partnership that grows careers, trees, and access to healthy, fresh food

A chance meeting led Joseph Nontanovan from chef to arborist, launching his own tree care business with training from the Portland Fruit Tree Project. Supported by PCEF, the Portland Fruit Tree Project builds green careers, fights climate change, and grows food access in our communities.

August 29, 2025 3:00 pm Blog post

Solving Dignity Village’s energy needs with ingenuity and collaboration

Once lacking basic power, Dignity Village now runs on solar energy thanks to community ingenuity, nonprofit support, and a PCEF grant – bringing safety, health, and hope to its formerly unhoused residents.

August 16, 2025 11:30 am Blog post

Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund announces new committee co-chairs and appointments

August 6, 2025 1:15 pm Press release

PCEF Program Manager Sam Baraso recognized in Portland Business Journal’s 2025 “40 Under 40”

The Portland Business Journal has named PCEF Program Manager Sam Baraso a 2025 “40 Under 40” honoree, recognizing his leadership, innovation, and community impact.

July 31, 2025 11:30 am News article

Rooted in equity: How Friends of Tryon Creek is reimagining urban nature

Friends of Tryon Creek is transforming this urban forest through community-driven efforts focused on equity and environmental restoration. With support from the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF), they’re fostering connections, restoring habitats, and making nature more accessible.

June 17, 2025 11:30 am Blog post