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The Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF) has an open contracting opportunity for organizational development services! Apply by February 4, 2026 to be considered for this opportunity.
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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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This Council advises PCEF staff on workforce and contractor development to ensure climate action investments create equitable economic opportunities for Portlanders.
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Kafoury Court has opened, bringing 40 units of Permanent Supportive Housing to Northeast Portland.
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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.
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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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The Julia West House has opened, bringing 89 affordable homes for seniors exiting homelessness to Downtown Portland.
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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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Today, the City took another bold step toward becoming a net-zero carbon fleet by 2050 with the official addition of a new electric vehicle (EV) to its municipal fleet.
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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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The Portland Business Journal has named PCEF Program Manager Sam Baraso a 2025 “40 Under 40” honoree, recognizing his leadership, innovation, and community impact.
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PHB is excited to announce the seven awardees of the Spring 2025 Preservation RFP and the preservation of 457 affordable units. Capital improvements will extend the useful lifetimes of these buildings, increase energy efficiency with PCEF dollars, and address livability and safety concerns.
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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.
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The Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF) and program administrator Earth Advantage are proud to announce that Cooling Portland: A PCEF-funded climate resilience program, has met its initial goal of installing 15,000 portable heat pump cooling units 18 months ahead of schedule.
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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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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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The Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF) has an open contracting opportunity for organizational development services! Apply by May 8, 2025 to be considered for this opportunity.
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