Take Action to Help Pass the Portland Clean Energy Initiative

Cities all over the world are taking the lead on responding to climate change, but oftentimes the most impacted communities have been left out of the conversation, including low-income people and people of color. The Portland Clean Energy Initiative (PCEI) is Portland’s opportunity to not only fight climate change and transition to renewable energy, but to do so in manner that directly supports racial and economic justice.

From funding new rooftop solar, green infrastructure and energy efficiency projects to a robust job-training program for underserved communities, PCEI turns progressive grassroots values into tangible benefits for Portlanders and our climate. More about PCEI.

We’re working with 150 local social and environmental justice groups to get PCEF on the ballot this November, including Asian Pacific Network of Oregon (APANO), National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), Verde, 350PDX, Oregon Chapter of the Sierra Club, Physicians for Social Responsibility.

Sign up to be a volunteer and learn more about the Portland Clean Energy Initiative!

Getting PCEI on the November ballot will only be possible with the help of a massive grassroots effort. Frontline based community groups have stepped up to craft this innovative policy, and now the broader community will need to step up to collect over 45,000 signatures in a very short timeframe. This will only be possible if YOU and others in our community volunteer to help collect signatures.

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Who Created PCEI

PCEI is grounded in the local community, created by groups led by and working for the rights of our city’s people of color and low income households. Bird Alliance of Oregon is excited to be working alongside community groups such as the Asian Pacific Network of Oregon (APANO), National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), Verde, Native American Youth and Family Center (NAYA), 350PDX, Oregon Chapter of the Sierra Club, Physicians for Social Responsibility and others in this grassroots campaign (over 150 groups have endorsed).

Get Involved

Getting PCEI on the November ballot will only be possible with the help of a massive grassroots effort. Frontline based community groups have stepped up to craft this innovative policy, and now the broader community will need to step up to collect over 45,000 signatures in a very short timeframe. This will only be possible if YOU and others in our community volunteer to help collect signatures.

The coalition working on this initiative is currently seeking volunteers, financial support and endorsements. We have a tremendous amount of work between now and November to pass this important grassroots initiative. Please join us!

How You Can Help

  1. If you are a registered voter in Portland, sign the initiative! Make plans to visit the Bird Alliance of Oregon Nature Store or any of our events to add your name.
  2. Volunteer to gather signatures! Stop by one of our trainings to learn the basics, grab your PCEI kit, and hit the streets with us. Click here to view all training dates.
  3. All trained up and looking for great opportunities to get signatures? Reach out to friends, your personal community, or work in a team at an event. Click here to view more signature gathering opportunities!

It’s time to use our best tool – people power – to ensure that corporations pay their fair share and that Portland is a city defined by climate justice!

More Info

Visit the Portland Clean Energy Initiative for more information.

*Formally named the Portland Just Energy Transition (PJET)