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Join the next Clean & Efficient Buildings Business Opportunities Workshop
Learn how to grow your business and explore opportunities that address climate needs as part of a series of free, interactive workshops.
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Portland Clean Energy Fund releases first draft of Climate Investment Plan
The five-year investment plan outlines PCEF’s commitment to climate justice
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Have an idea? We have a Mini Grant.
Applications are always open, and we will make our next selections after the April 1 deadline.
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Extended: PCEF Committee recruitment application
Are you looking for an opportunity to be a change agent for Portlanders? Bring your passion, expertise, and unique perspective to our efforts to invest equitably in climate-justice projects by applying to be a PCEF Committee member!
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PCEF Climate Investment Plan review panels
Frontline communities are disproportionately affected by climate change, which is why we need their expertise and unique perspectives in this work.
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Now available: PCEF community visioning online survey
Share your ideas to achieve a climate-resilient Portland.
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Survey results: CIP accessibility and engagement survey
We asked to hear from you, and here's what you told us
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Be part of the PCEF Climate Investment Plan process
Choose the time commitment that's right for you.
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PCEF wants to hear what you need to be part of the Climate Investment Plan
Tell us what you need to participate. We’re listening.
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Portland City Council approves changes to Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund program structure
Proposed near-term PCEF community investments include $40 million for urban tree canopy, $60 million for energy efficiency and renewable energy improvements to multi-family housing, and more.
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Commissioner Carmen Rubio Announces Proposed Changes To Strengthen and Streamline the Portland Clean Energy Fund
Changes would enable bigger, bolder, and faster investments to reduce carbon and better respond to climate change
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Follow up on PCEF RFP #2 post -decision 45-day risk assessment and mitigation
A PDF document that outlines and describes the outcomes of the additional review staff conducted during the 45-day review of RFP #2 Grantee awards.
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PCEF Program achieves over 1,000 cooling unit installations
In need of heat relief? Call 211 to get transportation to a local cooling shelter and other resources. For medical help, call 911.
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Portland City Council unanimously approves largest single investment in climate justice in City history
$107 million will fund 65 projects fighting climate change as nation faces unrelenting heatwaves, wildfires, drought and other extreme weather events.
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Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability announces recommendations for Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund Round 2 RFP
The full recommended portfolio will be presented to City Council on Wednesday, July 13, at a first reading.
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New application deadline for PCEF Committee member recruitment
The Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF) seeks two new members for its nine-member committee. Deadline to apply: June 26, 2022.
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Complete the PCEF Program Outcomes Survey by May 18, 2022
Survey results will guide the development of a program outcomes dashboard and PCEF performance goals.
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Portland City Council approves grant amendment to expand PCEF Heat Response Program, announce partners
Over the next five years, new community distribution partners aim to install 15,000 energy-efficient cooling units in the homes of heat-vulnerable Portlanders.
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Commissioner Carmen Rubio, Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund celebrate Power to the People PDX’s first solar installation with Portland’s African American Alliance for Homeownership (AAAH)
PCEF grantee project Power to the People PDX makes energy efficiency measures and renewable energy possible for communities of color and low-income homeowners.
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