As cooler weather sets in, many Oregonians are bracing for higher energy bills. For families on limited incomes, those bills can become an overwhelming burden. 

That’s where Portland-based Community Energy Project (CEP) steps in — offering free or low-cost upgrades that make homes more efficient, comfortable, and safe.

The Residential Retrofits for Energy Equity (R2E2) initiative is announcing new partnerships with four communities to bring transformative energy efficiency upgrades to affordable housing in historically underserved communities.

The Community Energy Project gifted Dorry and Tom - who hadn't had heat or air conditioning for years - with a free electric air system.

When Ms. Fox reached out to the Community Energy Project (CEP), she was simply hoping for a little support. That’s when CEP, Catalyst, and Peak Performance Roofing joined forces. Together, they stepped in to ensure Ms. Fox and her family could live safely and with dignity. With the roof now fully replaced, CEP can move forward with the next phase of critical repairs.

Portland has an amazing sustainability community, and we want to highlight the people and work that shape our unique city. We’re sharing their answers to questions we posed. Meet Greer Klepacki, Policy and Advocacy Manager at Community Energy Project, where they works to advance equitable energy and housing policy rooted in long-term sustainability.

PGE offers free weatherization assistance, including for renters, to low-income folks who qualify.

The Office of Sustainability and the Public Utility Commission and energy justice temporarily strengthened its rules preventing power shutoffs for when the National Weather Service issues heat alerts.

On May 7^th, staff from across the City of Portland and community partners came together for the ‘Partners in Home Repair’ event, held at the Portland Building.

The inaugural appointees to the Sustainability and Climate Commission (SCC) were confirmed by City Council earlier today, marking a significant step forward in advancing climate action, environmental justice, and sustainability throughout Portland. 

Celebrating all the climate action work and partnerships that are helping Gresham be healthy and resilient, on the one-year anniversary of Gresham's Climate Action Plan.

Do you have a leaky toilet? Is your water service line leaking? If the answer is yes, you may be able to get it fixed for free through the Portland Water Bureau's Home Water Leak Repair Program.

State lawmakers and environmental groups are looking to increase energy efficiency, reduce power costs and help people adapt to extreme weather by backing a slew of bills that are advancing in the Legislature.

State lawmakers are working on legislation that would give Oregon regulators broader discretion in setting power rates, with the aim of making energy bills more affordable, reducing the number of bill increases and making utility costs more transparent for customers.

The Oregon Healthy Homes Program (HHGP), established by the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), provides grants to eligible organizations for repairing and rehabilitating homes for low-income households.

PDX Community Solar could save some Cully residents up to 45% off their monthly energy bills.