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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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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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Community Responsive Grants request for proposals (RFP 3)
The public comment period on RFP 3 will be open for two weeks, October 26 – November 9, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.
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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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High Road Advisory Council application
The Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF) High Road Advisory Council provides guidance about workforce and contractor development.
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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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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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PCEF wants to hear what you need to be part of the Climate Investment Plan
Tell us what you need to participate. We’re listening.
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Portland City Council approves changes to Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund program structure
Proposed near-term PCEF community investments include $40 million for urban tree canopy, $60 million for energy efficiency and renewable energy improvements to multi-family housing, and more.
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Follow up on PCEF RFP #2 post -decision 45-day risk assessment and mitigation
A PDF document that outlines and describes the outcomes of the additional review staff conducted during the 45-day review of RFP #2 Grantee awards.
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PCEF Program achieves over 1,000 cooling unit installations
In need of heat relief? Call 211 to get transportation to a local cooling shelter and other resources. For medical help, call 911.
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Portland City Council unanimously approves largest single investment in climate justice in City history
$107 million will fund 65 projects fighting climate change as nation faces unrelenting heatwaves, wildfires, drought and other extreme weather events.
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New application deadline for PCEF Committee member recruitment
The Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF) seeks two new members for its nine-member committee. Deadline to apply: June 26, 2022.
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Complete the PCEF Program Outcomes Survey by May 18, 2022
Survey results will guide the development of a program outcomes dashboard and PCEF performance goals.
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Portland City Council approves grant amendment to expand PCEF Heat Response Program, announce partners
Over the next five years, new community distribution partners aim to install 15,000 energy-efficient cooling units in the homes of heat-vulnerable Portlanders.
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Commissioner Carmen Rubio, Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund celebrate Power to the People PDX’s first solar installation with Portland’s African American Alliance for Homeownership (AAAH)
PCEF grantee project Power to the People PDX makes energy efficiency measures and renewable energy possible for communities of color and low-income homeowners.
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PCEF launches High Road Advisory Council
The 11-member advisory body will provide guidance on workforce and contracting issues.
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What you haven’t heard: The truth about PCEF and its bright future
Staff welcome feedback and constructive criticism; push back on false narrative about the young program, which was designed to address climate change and its effects on BIPOC and other underserved communities.
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