Appoint Tracy Scott to the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund Committee for term ending December 31, 2027

The Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF) provides a consistent long-term funding source and oversight structure to invest in climate action projects that support environmental justice and social, economic, and environmental benefits for all Portlanders, including the development of a diverse and well-trained workforce and contractor pool to perform work that reduces or sequesters greenhouse gases. The PCEF Committee recommends the PCEF Climate Investment Plan to the City Council and evaluates the effectiveness of the PCEF program in achieving the goals described in Portland City Code Chapter 7.07. Following this appointment, the PCEF Committee will be at full capacity with 9 volunteer members with expertise in a range of areas.

There are no additional financial or budgetary impacts. All costs are budgeted and allocated from the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund as allowable administrative expense. Costs may include: reimbursement for childcare expense, transportation expense, food for meetings, other services including translation/interpretation and ADA accommodation, and a nominal stipend.

The PCEF Committee is comprised of experts and community members who recommend the PCEF Climate Investment Plan to the City Council and evaluate the effectiveness of the PCEF program in achieving its goals. The Committee deliberates using an equity and climate framework and is committed to effective public involvement and leadership in its work and in the decisions it considers. A recruitment for the PCEF Committee position with experience in the field of commercial renewable energy and energy efficiency was made available in January 2024. A Recruitment Subcommittee comprised of 3 PCEF Committee members reviewed applications, conducted interviews with a selected group of candidates. Commissioner Rubio interviewed the Recruitment Subcommittee’s finalist in May 2024. The full PCEF Committee recommended the finalist for appointment to the PCEF Committee in June 2024.