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Turning Environmental Justice Talk into Action: Examples from the Field

Monday, April 17, 2023
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM  
Location: 433-434 (Seattle Convention Center Summit)
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
CEU Type(s): ASHI, BPI, INTERNACHI, NARI
The Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF) is a program that invests in community-led projects and programs that address climate change and advance racial justice. Passed by 65% of Portland voters in November 2018, the initiative was supported by a broad coalition of groups and individuals and represents the first environmental initiative in Oregon led by communities of color. By providing equitable grant funding, PCEF enables a wide range of community-driven climate initiatives, many including deep home performance retrofits, as well as contractor and workforce development.

We will share our approach to funding community-led climate action that serves those historically left out of traditional energy efficiency service models and showcase some inspiring initiatives created by our community partners. We’ll discuss our community-centered engagement and grant-making practices, and how the best outcomes are achieved when you put the power and funding in the hands of the communities served.

Learning Objectives:

By attending this session, attendees will:
  • Upon completion of session, attendees will demonstrate how to support effective community-driven initiatives.
  • Upon completion of session, attendees will describe the principles and practices of community engagement that provide a foundation for building ongoing, long-term relationships and partnerships.
  • Upon completion of session, attendees will describe approaches to support capacity building in frontline, community-based organizations.