Community Energy Project, Inc.

By now, you've likely heard of the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality's Climate Protection Program (CPP), but do you know what's at stake if this program isn't successfully reinstated? Restoring and upholding the integrity of the Climate Protection Program is essential to prevent adverse impacts on Oregon families, workers, and local economies both now and in the future. With the CPP's community investments, upwards of $150 million annually would go to clean energy projects, home appliance upgrades, and other energy efficient programs for communities across Oregon burdened by extreme weather. Without this program, Oregon's oil and gas companies will continue their massive pollution of our state – harming the environment and #frontline communities. Oregonians across the state know that decisions made by our communities and the people most impacted or benefited by those decisions are going to be better for us than anything big business interests want. YOU can help make sure the state makes decisions for Oregonians and not corporations! Take action now: https://lnkd.in/g_QwMXKG #ClimateProtectionProgram #climatechange #gas #utilities #environmentaljustice #environment #pollution #Oregon #energy #cleanenergy #climateactivist

Oregon’s largest gas utility, NW Natural, has missed its own goal for acquiring renewable natural gas to offset its carbon emissions for a second year in a row. This isn't the type of consistency environmentalists are looking for. "Gas utilities across the nation have made big promises about acquiring natural gas while reducing carbon emissions. But ultimately, there needs to be more work done in transitioning homes and buildings away from natural gas to electrification." - Charlie Spatz, Researcher with the Energy and Policy Institute https://lnkd.in/gX_UJ_mJ #electrification #PortlandOR #utilities #EnvironmentalJustice #gasemissions #climate #energypolicy #energy #naturalgas #climatechange

Portland can finally expect some relief next week as temperatures start to drop, but the driving force behind this #heatwave isn't going anywhere. Our summers are trending hotter, with more triple-digit temperature days than ever before. This pattern is a direct result of our #climatecrisis and will continue to affect Portland's frontline communities living in urban heat islands. Discover the impact of urban heat islands and how to take action: https://lnkd.in/g8fKAXMs #urbanheatisland #heat #PortlandOR #Portland #PortlandOregon #Oregon #CommunityEnergyProject #climatechange #climate #energy #equity #heatequity #environmentaljustice #environment

Community Energy Project is proud to serve in coalition with community and environmentally minded groups across Oregon to restore the Climate Protection Program (CPP). Our Executive Director, Charity Fain, is a member of the CPP's Rulemaking Advisory Committee. CEP is acutely aware of the fact that the marginalized communities we serve are most vulnerable to the energy and financial burdens caused by climate change. The CPP can equitably address climate change by centering environmental justice communities - including people of color, those with low incomes, seniors and people with disabilities, and those living in rural and coastal regions - who face worse impacts of climate-related issues. With Community Climate Investments, the CPP can and should provide resources dedicated to EJ communities to better withstand climate impacts while addressing the root cause of climate change - oil and gas pollution. Feeling overwhelmed by climate change? Know that you CAN take action! Supporting the Oregon Climate Protection Program is an easy way to make a positive impact: https://lnkd.in/gkrrdTTv #ORClimateAction #ClimateProtectionProgram #CCEJ #CoalitionForClimateAndEconomicJustice #EnvironmentalJustice #EJ #Energy #CleanEnergy #ClimateChange #Climate #PortlandOregon #Portland #Environment #EnergyEfficiency

The people CEP 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 environmental justice spaces, these communities are often residents of "urban heat islands" which can run 10-20 degrees hotter than other areas in Portland. Learn about the importance of heat equity: https://lnkd.in/e3W6njzR #Portland #PortlandOR #PortlandOregon #HeatEquity #HeatIslands #Heatwave #HeatSafety #ClimateChange #Energy #EnvironmentalJustice #EJ

We're hiring! Community Energy Project is hiring for a brand new position – a Community Solar Manager. If you love working with frontline communities and have strong administrative and operational skills, this may be the perfect job for you. CEP is the Low-Income Facilitator for the Oregon Community Solar Program and is responsible for engaging with low-income utility customers, partner organizations, and solar developers. Read the full description: https://lnkd.in/gejU_rJs Apply today! #hiring #portlandjobs #portlandoregon #solarjobs #CommunityEnergyProject #climatechange #solarenergy #solar

New research from The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) found that on average, low-income households spend 17.8% of their income on #energy bills and transportation fuel, more than three times the national average. Policies designed to address energy affordability—such as bill assistance, weatherization, or efficient vehicle incentives—should be crafted with a special focus on groups that are disproportionately impacted by energy costs. CEP continues to advocate for policies that promote equitable access to safe and energy-efficient housing. We understand the barriers and motivators felt by our community and use this knowledge to guide decision makers in creating program design and delivery that are tailored to the needs of the marginalized populations we serve. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gSRFi6XM #environmentaljustice #energyefficiency #ORlegislation #energypolicy #environment #climatechange #climate #advocacy #weatherization

Reducing outdoor pollution is crucial for the environment, but we can't ignore the risks of exposure to pollutants inside our homes. A new study from Stanford University sheds light on how much U.S. residents are exposed, indoors, to nitrogen dioxide from burning coal and gas. As with outdoor pollution, disadvantaged households may be more exposed. Because gas more easily spreads throughout smaller spaces, people in homes smaller than 800 square feet were exposed to 4x more nitrogen dioxide in the long term than people in homes larger than 3,000 square feet. Black and Latino households were exposed to 20% more nitrogen dioxide compared with the national average. Good ventilation, for example turning on the range hood or opening a window, helped to reduce exposure. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e7Qe2-Jt #pollution #environmentaljustice #gas #fossilfuel #climate #energy

Oregonians are feeling the impact of climate change. Heat domes have been deadly; winter storms wreak havoc on our homes and safety; wildfires threaten our health with dirty air and hurt our wildlife. The Climate Protection Program (CPP) holds polluters accountable for this damage and supports Oregon communities with resources to better protect themselves from the worst impacts of climate change. The CPP is a set of rules that aims to reduce oil and gas companies’ pollution in our state by 90% by 2025 and improve Oregonians’ well-being with cleaner air, #cleanenergy jobs, and investments to help people manage the impacts of extreme weather created by #climatechange. If you want to have a say in how much and who is allowed to pollute in Oregon, learn how to take action here: https://lnkd.in/gkrrdTTv #climate #energy #PortlandOregon #Oregon

Getting a Home Energy Score (HES) is the first step to learning about your home's energy efficiency. Community Energy Project offers FREE Home Energy Scores to help our clients understand their home's annual energy cost, where they are using the most energy, and how CEP can help improve your HES. https://lnkd.in/gqBHMHvY #energy #energyeffiency #EnergyEfficient #cleanenergy #climate #climatechange #CommunityEnergyProject #PortlandOR #PortlandOregon #environment