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One-year progress report for Climate Emergency Workplan published
BPS announced publication of a progress report highlighting the progress made in the first year of the Climate Emergency Workplan. The CEW outlines 47 priority actions that multiple City bureaus identified as necessary to complete in three years in order to meet 2030 and 2050 Climate goals.
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RFS Administrative Rulemaking Public Comment Open through July 25, 2023
City of Portland adopted a new Renewable Fuel Standard in 2022. This increases the percent of low-carbon biofuels blended in diesel fuel sold in Portland over the next several years. Proposed administrative rules are now available for public comment.
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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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BPS's Shawn Wood built a sturdy deconstruction program
Now he's off to the EPA to advance the use of low-embodied-carbon building materials on a national scale.
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Renewable Fuel Standard project updates
Phased-in approach to renewable fuels requirement; next steps; and learn more.
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City Council voted unanimously to require new residential and mixed-use buildings to be electrical-vehicle ready
New buildings will be constructed with conduits to accommodate future electric vehicle charging.
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Sonrisa Cooper stands up new clean industry initiative
A recent addition to BPS’s Climate Team, Cooper envisions the industrial sector leading the clean economy.
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Proposal to increase EV charging facilities in new multi-family construction heads to City Council on Jan. 25 @ 2 p.m.
Public invited to testify in person via Zoom or at City Hall, or in writing via the Map App.
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Portland climate leaders explore clean industry innovations with the Danes
Through a knowledge exchange, Portland and Danish business and climate leaders are advancing climate solutions both here and abroad. Photo credit: Atticus Wittenmeier, We All Rise Consulting
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Portland’s Bureau of Planning and Sustainability announces new Chief Sustainability Officer, Solid Waste Manager
Two new leaders will soon join BPS's efforts to further climate, social, and racial justice, and economic opportunity for Portlanders.
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Access to electric vehicle charging stations in new multi-family development to increase with proposal headed to City Council
Portlanders invited to testify online via the Map App or at a public hearing on January 25 at 2 p.m.
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Commercial Building Energy Annual Reporting Requirements Suspended for 2022
Many building owners and managers faced challenges through the pandemic, so the City of Portland will not require annual energy report submissions for large commercial buildings for the 2022 calendar year.
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Commissioner Carmen Rubio passes new Renewable Fuel Standard
New standard represents the most aggressive carbon reduction policy in recent years.
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EV Ready Code Project heads to City Council with amendments from the Planning and Sustainability Commission
Council will hear public testimony on the code changes to increase access to electric vehicle charging facilities on Jan. 25, 2023.
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Planning and Sustainability Commission approves new requirements for EV charging facilities
Zoning amendments would increase EV-ready infrastructure in new multi-dwelling and mixed-use development.
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Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability invites community feedback on proposed code amendment to City’s Renewable Fuel Standard
Public comment will remain open through Monday, Oct. 3, 2022.
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Proposed code amendments to require EV charging conduit in new multi-dwelling/mixed use buildings heads to PSC
Public hearing on Tuesday, Sept. 13, starting at 12:30 p.m.
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Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability gets City Council approval on two critical climate-related initiatives
Commissioners unanimously adopt the Climate Emergency Workplan and the Fossil Fuel Terminal Zoning Amendments; pave the way for new renewable fuel standards.
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Portland City Council shares praise, gratitude for Bureau of Planning and Sustainability’s Climate Emergency Workplan
The public may submit written testimony until the start of the agenda item at Council on Wednesday, August 24.
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