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PBOT Safe Routes to School November 2025 Newsletter
PBOT's Safe Routes to School November 2025 newsletter.
Updated Newsletter
2025 Annual Climate Investment Plan review and update
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 is Now Open
The Julia West House has opened, bringing 89 affordable homes for seniors exiting homelessness to Downtown Portland.
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PBOT Safe Routes to School October 2025 Newsletter
PBOT's Safe Routes to School October 2025 newsletter.
Updated Newsletter
82nd Ave in Motion: A Tour of Community-Led and Climate Investments
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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City of Portland and Daimler Truck introduce new eM2 electric medium-duty truck to the City’s fleet
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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PCEF and the Portland Fruit Tree Project: A fruitful partnership that grows careers, trees, and access to healthy, fresh food
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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Solving Dignity Village’s energy needs with ingenuity and collaboration
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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PBOT Safe Routes to School August 2025 Newsletter
PBOT's Safe Routes to School August 2025 newsletter.
Updated Newsletter
PCEF Program Manager Sam Baraso recognized in Portland Business Journal’s 2025 “40 Under 40”
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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Portland Housing Bureau to Preserve Nearly 500 Affordable Homes with $23M in Funding Awards
PHB is excited to announce the seven awardees of the Spring 2025 Preservation RFP and the preservation of 484 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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PBOT Safe Routes to School July 2025 Newsletter
PBOT's Safe Routes to School July 2025 newsletter.
Updated Newsletter
Rooted in equity: How Friends of Tryon Creek is reimagining urban nature
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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Cooling Portland surpasses initial goal 18 months ahead of schedule, continues with expanded mission to install 10,000 additional units
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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PBOT Safe Routes to School June 2025 Newsletter
PBOT's Safe Routes to School June 2025 newsletter.
Updated Newsletter
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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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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PBOT Safe Routes to School May 2025 Newsletter
PBOT's Safe Routes to School May 2025 newsletter.
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Order incentives now for National Bike+Roll to School Day!
PBOT Safe Routes to School: Walk+Roll May Challenge
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