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Proud Ground and PCEF collaborate on building efficient, climate-resilient and affordable housing
Together, Proud Ground and PCEF aim to build generational wealth for low- and moderate-income families through homeownership while creating sustainable, resilient housing in the face of climate change.
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New youth programs and grants
PBOT's Safe Routes to School February 2025 newsletter.
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PCEF seeks public comment on design of upcoming $67 million community grant cycle; share your input now through Feb. 6
Help shape the next round of funding for PCEF's Community Grants. The program funds community-led projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and advance social and racial justice.
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Winter Walk + Roll is coming Feb. 5!
PBOT's Safe Routes to School January 2025 newsletter.
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Groundbreaking Cooling Portland program expands to help more Portlanders
The Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF) will add $10.3 million to the program.
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Bringing reliable, clean energy transportation to Bybee Lakes shelter
Forth is a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing equitable access to clean transportation.
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Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund opens RFP for Strategic Program 6, bringing e-bikes to more Portlanders
The Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF) has opened a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Strategic Program 6, seeking partners to support a multi-million-dollar e-bike initiative that aims to expand sustainable transportation citywide.
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A Portland farm heals a painful past
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Bringing help to heat-stricken schools: September 2024 heat wave
An early September heat wave taught a harsh climate lesson inside aging Portland school buildings, as students and teachers sweltered in classrooms that lack air conditioning. Several public school districts are working to ease this periodic crisis with $50 million from PCEF over the next five years
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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.
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A little easier and a little greener with e-bike incentives
Getting to work, running errands, and simply getting around town just got a little easier and a little greener with e-bike incentives.
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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.
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Portlanders in need can now dial 311 or go online to request free air conditioning units ahead of summer months
Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF) partnering with PDX 311 to expand the reach of its Cooling Portland program
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Returning concrete jungles to nature
The Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF) is partnering with Depave to transform hot, impervious slabs into greener, cooler, more connected, resilient, and sustainable community gathering spaces.
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Improving household stability. Reducing risk of displacement.
Strategic Program 3: Clean Energy Improvements in Single-Family Homes moves forward
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PCEF’s tangible impact celebrated at Portland City Council
Dozens of community members turned out to cheer five years of accomplishments by the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF) at a Portland City Council work session May 14.
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PCEF Committee approves process to allocate additional clean-energy funds
Eligible entities can apply for grants between $20 million and $100 million beginning this spring
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