Past Events

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PCEF Mini Grant Workshop

Join us in learning about how to apply for a PCEF mini grant for up to $5,000 and brainstorm your ideas with staff and other participants. By the end of this workshop, you'll be ready to submit your application by the next deadline, January 1, 2022.

12:30 pm 1:30 pm
Community Event
Available Online

PCEF Grant Committee Meeting – December 15, 2021

Meeting has been cancelled.

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

PCEF Grant Committee Meeting – December 1, 2021

Meeting topics include an update on the PCEF Mini Grant program and Committee member recruitment.

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

PCEF Grant Committee Meeting (RESCHEDULED) – November 10, 2021

The Grant Committee will hear an update on the first two rounds of the PCEF Mini Grant program and will make a decision on the selection of an Equipment Purchasing Partner for the PCEF Heat Response Grant Program. This meeting was rescheduled to Nov. 10, 2021 from an original date of Nov. 3, 2021.

6:00 pm 8:00 pm
Public Meeting
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Special PCEF Heat Response, Community Distribution Partner RFP Information Session

This information session will be an opportunity to answer questions for organizations interested in the PCEF Heat Response, Community Distribution Partner Request for Proposals.

12:00 pm 1:00 pm
Meeting
Available Online

Basics of Building Permitting in the City of Portland Workshop

This workshop will be given by the Bureau of Development Services and will cover why building permitting is important, the general types of improvements that require permitting, steps for getting a permit, how to look up property information in Portland Maps, and timeline expectations.

12:00 pm 1:00 pm
Meeting
Available Online

Grantwriting workshop: PCEF workforce and contractor development grants

This online 2-hour workshop will help applicants organize and structure their PCEF workforce and contractor development grant, with tips and guidance on best practices in grant writing. This workshop is hosted by PCEF staff. Content will be delivered by Kim Moreland of Moreland Resource Consultants.

4:00 pm 6:00 pm
Meeting
Available Online

Special PCEF Heat Response, Community Distribution Partner RFP Information Session

This information session will be an opportunity to answer questions for organizations interested in the PCEF Heat Response, Community Distribution Partner Request for Proposals.

1:00 pm 2:00 pm
Meeting
Available Online

Grantwriting workshop: PCEF small and large standard grants

This online 2-hour workshop will help applicants organize and structure their PCEF small or large standard grant proposals, with tips and guidance on best practices in grant writing. This workshop is hosted by PCEF staff and content will be delivered by Kim Moreland of Moreland Resource Consultants.

12:00 pm 2:00 pm
Meeting
Available Online

Commercial Solar for Nonprofits Workshop

This workshop will focus on opportunities for nonprofits to benefit from solar energy, including considerations for good solar sites, energy generation savings, utility interconnection, and energy storage. Hosted by PCEF staff with content delivered by Mikhaila Gonzales of Spark Northwest.

3:00 pm 5:00 pm
Meeting
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Home Energy Efficiency and Savings Workshop

This workshop will cover how energy is used in homes, building science, cost savings, health and safety considerations, choosing contractors, and planning out a project. Hosted by PCEF staff with content delivered by James Metoyer of Advanced Energy Inspections.

12:00 pm 2:00 pm
Meeting
Available Online

Grantwriting workshop: PCEF planning grants

This online 2-hour workshop will help applicants organize and structure their planning grant proposals, with tips and guidance on best practices in grant writing. This workshop is hosted by PCEF staff and content will be delivered by Kim Moreland of Moreland Resource Consultants.

4:00 pm 6:00 pm
Meeting
Available Online

Oregon’s Community Solar Program & Opportunities Workshop

This workshop will cover the structure of this new program, the pathways for low-income participation, roles for nonprofits in project development, site hosting, and community building. Hosted by PCEF staff with content delivered by Sherrie Villmark & Haley Mountain from Community Energy Project.

12:30 pm 2:30 pm
Meeting
Available Online

Special PCEF Heat Response, Equipment Purchasing Partner RFP Information Session

This information session will be an opportunity to answer questions for organizations interested in the PCEF Heat Response, Equipment Purchasing Partner Request for Proposals.

12:00 pm 1:00 pm
Meeting
Available Online

Residential Solar Opportunities Workshop

This workshop will focus on how solar electric systems work in homes, the basics of evaluating good solar sites, energy generation savings opportunities, and developing group purchase programs. Hosted by PCEF staff with content delivered by Amy Bettle of Spark Northwest.

11:00 am 1:00 pm
Meeting
Available Online

Grantwriting workshop: PCEF workforce and contractor development grants

This online 2-hour workshop will help applicants organize and structure their PCEF workforce and contractor development grant, with tips and guidance on best practices in grant writing. This workshop is hosted by PCEF staff. Content will be delivered by Kim Moreland of Moreland Resource Consultants.

12:00 pm 2:00 pm
Meeting
Available Online

Oregon’s Community Solar Program & Opportunities Workshop

This workshop will cover the structure of this new program, the pathways for low-income participation, roles for nonprofits in project development, site hosting, and community building. Hosted by PCEF staff with content delivered by Sherrie Villmark & Haley Mountain from Community Energy Project.

4:30 pm 6:30 pm
Meeting
Available Online

Commercial Solar for Nonprofits Workshop

This workshop will focus on opportunities for nonprofits to benefit from solar energy, including considerations for good solar sites, energy generation savings, utility interconnection, and energy storage. Hosted by PCEF staff with content delivered by Mikhaila Gonzales of Spark Northwest.

11:00 am 1:00 pm
Meeting
Available Online

Grantwriting workshop: PCEF small and large standard grants

This online 2-hour workshop will help applicants organize and structure their PCEF small or large standard grant proposals, with tips and guidance on best practices in grant writing. This workshop is hosted by PCEF staff and content will be delivered by Kim Moreland of Moreland Resource Consultants.

4:00 pm 6:00 pm
Meeting
Available Online

Residential Solar Opportunities Workshop

This workshop will focus on how solar electric systems work in homes, the basics of evaluating good solar sites, energy generation savings opportunities, and developing group purchase programs. Hosted by PCEF staff with content delivered by Amy Bettle of Spark Northwest.

3:00 pm 5:00 pm
Meeting
Available Online