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Five-year initiative has delivered more than 20,000 cooling units to heat-vulnerable residents.
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PCEF wanted to better understand how urban farming in Portland can help address climate change, food access, and community well-being. We worked with researchers, community members, and experts to gather information and identify smart ways to invest in the future of regenerative urban agriculture.
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$20 Million Investment Will Provide Over 6,000 Standard, Cargo, and Adaptive E-Bikes through December 2029
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Provide your comments on the draft application, scoring criteria, funding allocations, and eligibility requirements for the 2026 Community Grants cycle through March 10.
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Portland’s Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF) has awarded $64M to 60 new community-led climate projects. From green energy initiatives to urban greening and job creation, our grantees are driving impactful, local change and fostering a resilient, equitable future for our city.
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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.
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Come along on this virtual tour of 82nd Avenue climate justice investments by the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund and its partners.
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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.
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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.
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