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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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Bureau of Planning and Sustainability launches Community Responsive Grant opportunities with request for proposals (RFP 3)
RFP 3 will award $40 to $60 million in grants to fund climate projects in Portland.
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Bureau of Planning and Sustainability’s Rebecca Gibbons appointed to National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (NATOA) Board of Directors
Gibbons will also co-chair the Broadband and Digital Equity Committee.
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Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability’s Cooling Portland program hits two-year, 7,000 unit goal
Program ahead of schedule in reaching and exceeding five-year goal of installing 15,000 energy-efficient heat pump/cooling units.
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Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability’s Climate Investment Plan unanimously adopted by City Council
The Bureau’s Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund staff will begin implementation of the Climate Investment Plan with the launch of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Community Responsive Grant program.
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PCEF Newsletter Issue 2: The Climate Investment Plan is guided by the needs of our community
The Climate Investment Plan — PCEF’s five-year road map to climate action — represents a pivotal step forward in advancing an equitable, climate-resilient Portland.
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PCEF Newsletter Issue 1: How the Climate Investment Plan advances an equitable, resilient Portland
Earlier this summer, PCEF shared a draft of the Climate Investment Plan – a five-year road map to fund more community-led clean energy projects and climate solutions in Portland.
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Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability releases five-year Climate Investment Plan
The Climate Investment Plan will be considered by City Council in a public hearing Sept. 20
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Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund Committee recommends final Climate Investment Plan to City Council
Five-year investment plan proposes $750 million investment in community-centered solutions for climate justice.
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City Council appoints three new members to the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund Committee
City Council appoints three new members and reappoints two members to the PCEF Committee.
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Portland Clean Energy Fund releases second draft of Climate Investment Plan
The five-year investment plan outlines PCEF’s commitment to climate justice.
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Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability announces “Cooling Portland: A PCEF-funded Climate Resilience Program”
Formerly named “PCEF Heat Response Program,” Cooling Portland announces goal of installing 4,000 energy-efficient heat pump/cooling units in 2023.
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Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability announces funding award for AfroVillage Old Town Community Wireless Network project
AfroVillage PDX’s successful award application will invest in Old Town community and economic development through seed funding for a neighborhood owned publicly accessible wireless network.
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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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Portland's Community Technology Program announces Digital Inclusion Coalition Grant Finalist
Grant funds will support a community-centered organization to bridge the digital divide and achieve digital equity throughout Multnomah County.
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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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12 finalists selected to receive ARPA Tech Kit Grants
If successful, these organizations will assist the City in distributing $2,445,225 of ARPA resources in devices to communities most in need.
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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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Apply for the Wireless Network Building Grant Opportunity
The application period has closed as of March 12, 2023.
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