Community Energy Project

06/18/2026

Electrifying your home can make it healthier, more comfortable, and more affordable. Our new research shows that households can save up to $340 each year by switching from a gas furnace to a heat pump. When paired with energy efficiency upgrades, the savings can be more than $1,000!

Learn how CEP is working to make electrification accessible for everyone: https://bit.ly/3QGoWQw

06/15/2026

Carbon Monoxide (CO) is an invisible, flammable, and odorless gas that is produced when fuel-burning devices or machines malfunction, are improperly vented, or are used in an enclosed space.

Protect your home by:
🚨Testing your CO alarms regularly
🔋Replacing batteries when needed
🛌Installing alarms on every level of your home and near sleeping areas

Need a CO monitor? CEP provides them at no cost to income-qualified residents. Email [email protected] to receive a free monitor for your home.

06/12/2026

Last but not least, thank you to the advocates, organizers, experts, and community members who contributed to CEP’s documentary, Grassroots to the Grid. Your knowledge, insight, and dedication helped shape this film and deepen conversations surrounding climate justice, environmental health, and the barriers faced by frontline communities.

With your participation and support, we created a film highlighting the people driving Oregon’s clean energy past, present, and future. Thank you for helping us share stories from communities that have been left out of the conversation for far too long. Stay tuned for updates about future screenings at local theaters!

06/12/2026

A heatwave is coming this weekend - let’s get prepared!

🪟Keep your blinds and curtains closed during the day.
💨Pay attention to indoor air temperature when using a fan. Using a fan becomes dangerous when the temperature is over 95 degrees.
🚰Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water and pay attention to signs of heat exhaustion.
❄️Dial 2-1-1 to find cooling centers.

See more of our essential tips: https://www.communityenergyproject.org/blog/cep-summer-safety

06/11/2026

An extreme heat watch is issued for the Portland Metro area from Sunday morning (6/14) through Tuesday evening (6/16). You're protected from electric utility disconnection disconnection during this heat event and the 48 hours after.

If you were disconnected within the last seven days, you can call your utility and request reconnection during the heat event. Read more about these protections to help yourself and your neighbors:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qnIA6OftAhD43fJhSUUFqS01_NxmPRBS/view?usp=sharing

06/11/2026

We extend our heartfelt thanks to Catalyst Partnerships NW, Coalition of Communities of Color , Earth Advantage, Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon, Electrify Portland, Energy Trust of Oregon, Oregon Citizens' Utility Board, Oregon Solar + Storage Industries Association, Portland Clean Energy Fund, Portland Housing Bureau, Verde, and VertueLab for supporting Community Energy Project. Your advocacy, leadership, and ongoing work supporting climate resilience and environmental justice extends to the communities we represent. Thank you for helping to elevate our efforts and fight climate change across Oregon.

06/11/2026

What does your community need to be more resilient? From outages to evacuations, we want to hear how wildfire season impacts you and your community. Participate in our Virtual Community Listening Session on June 17th from 5 - 7pm to share your experience living in a high risk fire zone. Have your voice heard and help shape the future of wildfire resilience in Oregon!

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wildfire-resiliency-community-discussion-tickets-1990452887167?aff=oddtdtcreator

What does your community need to be more resilient? From outages to evacuations, we want to hear how wildfire season impacts your community!

06/10/2026

In anticipation of this summer's wildfire season, CEP's Advocacy team is weighing in on proposals from electric utilities and speaking up for vulnerable community members. The goal: making sure everyone has the resources they need to stay safe and informed during wildfires.

You’re already seeing the impact of CEP’s work. Take a look at some of our wins from 2025, and stay tuned as Oregon develops new statewide wildfire plans.

06/09/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined CEP at our documentary debut of Grassroots to the Grid. We are so grateful to Elemental Energy, Resilient Retrofits, Oregon Business for Climate, Green Drop Garage, and Portland State University for supporting CEP’s efforts to build climate resilience, advocate for the vulnerable households we serve, and create meaningful change throughout Portland.

06/08/2026

You have protections from energy utility disconnections – find out how they can help you! CEP is partnering with Verde, Oregon Citizens' Utility Board, Multnomah County Office of Sustainability, and Oregon Just Transition Alliance to host a community workshop on Tuesday, June 16th, to cover the disconnection protections you have during wildfires, heatwaves, and other weather events. If you or someone you know is struggling with past due payments and are at risk of being disconnected, this workshop is for you. Register today: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdztpS5Ew3sajpITrwlZDITDoRiYA10E2ak97olyIEcDX8rGg/viewform