Good Morning, News: PCEF Pays Out $64 Million, National Parks Are Now Free on Trump's Birthday Instead of Juneteenth, and At Last, the Return of Krampus!
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Good Morning, News: PCEF Pays Out $64 Million, National Parks Are Now Free on Trump's Birthday Instead of Juneteenth, and At Last, the Return of Krampus!
"If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution, because without you, there is no us. Thanks for your support! Good morning, Portland! We're just under two weeks away from winter's official onset. Need gift ideas, or tips on beating Seasonal Affective Disorder? How 'bout a bingo card to guide you through Portland's best/diverse soup offerings? Now might be a good time to revisit our Winter Guide, which is exactly what it sounds like."
"Seven years ago, Portlanders approved a bold new tax mechanism for funding climate-oriented, clean energy projects. Since its inception, the Portland Clean Energy Fund (PCEF) has doled out $1.71 billion in funds to local nonprofits for various energy efficiency upgrades. This year, the fund is set to award about $64 million in grants. Taylor Griggs checks in on the program, its progress, and what projects or organizations we can expect to see funded."
The Mercury requests small monthly contributions to support local journalism and arts coverage in Portland. Forecasted weather includes rain showers with a high of 55 degrees and a low of 49. Seven years after voter approval, the Portland Clean Energy Fund (PCEF) has provided $1.71 billion to local nonprofits for energy efficiency upgrades. The fund plans to award about $64 million in grants this year to support climate-oriented and clean energy projects. National climate funding has faced cuts, yet local investments through PCEF continue to fund community-based climate initiatives. A separate item notes an ICE canine mauling incident involving a Vancouver father.
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