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Appoint Tracy Scott to the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund Committee for term ending December 31, 2027
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The PCEF Committee recommends the PCEF Climate Investment Plan to the City Council and evaluates the effectiveness of the PCEF program in achieving the goals described in Portland City Code Chapter 7.07.
The PCEF Committee has recommended the appointment of Tracy Scott through December 31, 2027.
As Mayor and Commissioner of Finance & Administration, I request Council confirmation of the following appointment to the PCEF Committee:
| Appointment | Term |
|---|---|
| Tracy Scott | July 26, 2024 – December 31, 2027 |
Tracy brings extensive knowledge and expertise to the PCEF Committee, with a specialization in commercial renewable energy and energy efficiency. Tracy brings nearly two decades of experience in the energy industry, alongside additional experience in workforce development, community advocacy, and human resources. Tracy's biography and statement of interest are provided in Attachment A.
I look forward to the expertise and passion for clean energy and equity that Tracy will contribute to the PCEF Committee and the recommendations they will make to City Council in the coming years.
Respectfully submitted,
Mayor Ted Wheeler
Official record (Efiles)
Impact Statement
Purpose of proposed legislation and background information
The Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF) provides a consistent long-term funding source and oversight structure to invest in climate action projects that support environmental justice and social, economic, and environmental benefits for all Portlanders, including the development of a diverse and well-trained workforce and contractor pool to perform work that reduces or sequesters greenhouse gases.
The PCEF Committee recommends the PCEF Climate Investment Plan to the City Council and evaluates the effectiveness of the PCEF program in achieving the goals described in Portland City Code Chapter 7.07. Following this appointment, the PCEF Committee will be at full capacity with 9 volunteer members with expertise in a range of areas.
Financial and budgetary impacts
There are no additional financial or budgetary impacts. All costs are budgeted and allocated from the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund as allowable administrative expense. Costs may include: reimbursement for childcare expense, transportation expense, food for meetings, other services including translation/interpretation and ADA accommodation, and a nominal stipend.
Community impacts and community involvement
The PCEF Committee is comprised of experts and community members who recommend the PCEF Climate Investment Plan to the City Council and evaluate the effectiveness of the PCEF program in achieving its goals. The Committee deliberates using an equity and climate framework and is committed to effective public involvement and leadership in its work and in the decisions it considers.
A recruitment for the PCEF Committee position with experience in the field of commercial renewable energy and energy efficiency was made available in January 2024. A Recruitment Subcommittee comprised of 3 PCEF Committee members reviewed applications, conducted interviews with a selected group of candidates. Commissioner Rubio interviewed the Recruitment Subcommittee’s finalist in May 2024. The full PCEF Committee recommended the finalist for appointment to the PCEF Committee in June 2024.
100% renewable goal
In the next five years, PCEF will invest $1.2 billion in clean energy projects and climate solutions, in direct support of the City’s 100 percent by 2050 goal. This includes investments in energy efficiency and renewable energy, transportation decarbonization, green infrastructure, and regenerative agriculture. It additionally includes investments in climate jobs, workforce and contractor development, and organizational capacity building to ensure that the City has the workforce and capacity needed to support the transition to 100 percent renewable energy.
The PCEF Committee provides oversight of program implementation and ensures accountability to PCEF’s equity and climate framework, including benefits to frontline communities and greenhouse gas emissions reductions.
Financial and budget analysis
Analysis provided by City Budget Office
Minimal fiscal impact. Committee members are eligible for reimbursement for costs related to childcare expense, transportation expense, food for meetings, other services including translation/interpretation and ADA accommodation. They are also eligible for a nominal stipend.