Why Is This Important?
Climate change has a disproportionate impact on our most vulnerable community members. PCEF prioritizes projects serving Portland’s frontline communities and neighborhoods, including communities of color, people with low incomes, and people with disabilities. These communities, identified as priority populations for PCEF, have historically been left out of conversations and solutions for climate justice and resilience. PCEF invests in projects and programs that meet the following priorities: Clean energy projects, including renewable energy and energy efficiency; Transportation decarbonization projects; Regenerative agriculture and green infrastructure projects; and Climate action-related workforce development and contractor support programs. PCEF is a consistent, long-term funding source and oversight structure to ensure that our community's climate action efforts are implemented to support social, economic and environmental benefits for all Portlanders, especially priority populations.