Advocacy Archives - Community Energy Project

Urban Heat Islands are Everyone’s Problem

July 11, 2024 Advocacy, Climate Change, Uncategorized

Heat affects everyone, but it does not affect everyone equally. The people that Community Energy Project serves – low-income households, BIPOC folks, seniors, disabled individuals, and other marginalized populations – are most vulnerable to the negative impacts of climate change for a variety of reasons. Along with being underrepresented in ...

Multi Family Energy Reporting and Tenant Notice

June 12, 2024 Advocacy, Climate Change, Home, Policy

Multi Family Energy Reporting and Tenant Notice The City of Portland has official goals to reduce our carbon footprint and slow down climate change. While many think of transportation when it comes to carbon reduction, buildings are actually the second highest source of carbon emissions in Multnomah county. Inefficient buildings are ...

PGE Rate Case: Advocating for Our Community

January 29, 2024 Advocacy

CEP Intervened At Community Energy Project (CEP), we are committed to championing the needs of low-income and frontline communities. Recently, we took a significant step by intervening in Portland General Electric's (PGE) rate case, advocating for deeper discounts for low-income customers through their bill discount program and shedding light on the ...

NW Natural Bill Discount Program

November 8, 2022 Advocacy

Throughout 2022, Community Energy Project has been actively involved in advocating for our clients and working with utility companies to ensure their bill discount programs are equitable, easily accessible, and can make a significant impact in customers’ lives. On November 1, 2022, NW Natural launched their Bill Discount Program. Discounts range from ...

Advocacy in Action: Pacific Power Low-Income Discount Program

October 18, 2022 Advocacy, Policy

Lower your electricity bills with Pacific Power! Turning on the lights in your home should not have to be a luxury, or cost your peace of mind. The average Oregonian spends about $118 per month on electricity, adding up to $1,416 per year. In an effort to reduce these costs, the ...

CEP & PGE

April 20, 2022 Advocacy, Policy

Looking to lower your energy bill? PGE has you covered! Portland General Electric (PGE) has launched the Income-Qualified Bill Discount Program. This program provides ongoing, monthly help with your PGE bill, that’s in addition to any other assistance you may be getting from PGE or other agencies. Monthly discount between 15 and ...