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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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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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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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PCEF updates: Seeking proposals for quality assurance support; next Mini Grant cycle

Submit a proposal by March 21 to provide quality assurance (QA) for energy efficiency measures installed in residential single- and multi-family homes. Apply for the PCEF quarterly Mini Grant Program by April 1, 2022.

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2021 accomplishments for the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund

The first full year of program operations saw the PCEF team grow and new programs launch.

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Portland nonprofits respond to PCEF’s second request for proposals for community climate projects

The Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund received more than 160 applications from community groups to invest in climate action that advances racial and social justice.

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PCEF addresses effects of extreme heat on vulnerable communities with new grant opportunity

New Heat Response Program offers nonprofits serving low-income and BIPOC communities a chance to distribute and install portable heat pump/cooling units for vulnerable households.

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PCEF Draft RFP #2 is available for public comment through September 3

The Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF) Committee and staff are seeking input and comment on the draft application, scoring criteria and funding allocations for PCEF’s second request for proposals.

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The Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund team is growing

PCEF team adds new members to implement historic community-led climate initiative.

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