Funding the Future of Reliable, Affordable and Clean Energy
We are working hard to bring in federal and state resources to offset the cost of necessary investments in the grid, and to connect customers with new tax credits, rebates and incentives.
Accessing funding from state and federal grants is one of many ways PGE is managing costs while providing clean and reliable energy to customers.
Landmark federal legislation, including the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the Inflation Reduction Act, have been vital to advancing the clean energy transition and green economy, while offsetting potential costs for PGE customers.
PGE has participated in grant projects totaling more than $2.1 billion, of which PGE has received over $470 million in grant funding as a direct awardee, sub-recipient, or in benefits to our customers via reduced project costs. These dollars support critical investments in the reliability of Oregon’s electrical system. Additionally, PGE is anticipating roughly $450 million in tax credits to be realized between 2019 and 2025 – benefits which are directly passed through to customers.
Below are more details on the grants PGE or a co-applicant has been awarded, or that include PGE as a partner.
Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, in partnership with PGE, receives $250M for critical transmission upgrades
A $250 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy will help the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, in partnership with PGE, complete vital transmission upgrades. This significant contribution to the reliability of Oregon’s clean energy infrastructure will enable enhancements to the existing 230 kV Bethel-Round Butte Transmission line – a crucial artery in the region’s transmission system.
Pacific Northwest consortium named as a regional clean energy hydrogen hub
The PNWH2 Hub was selected to begin award negotiations with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) as part of this cutting-edge clean energy opportunity, marking the first step in a multi-year process to affirm hydrogen project feasibility, affordability, and impacts. PGE’s project concept would utilize the site of the former Boardman Coal Plant, which was demolished in 2022, to locate a potential new facility to produce clean hydrogen to generate clean electricity, continuing PGE’s investment in eastern Oregon.
PGE awarded grant to accelerate and deploy grid edge computing
Investments in grid edge computing will help PGE maintain resilient grid operations during severe weather events and achieve progress toward our decarbonization targets. Grid edge technologies improve resilience, enable the integration of distributed energy resources, and maximize customer investments in home energy solutions.
Oregon Clean Energy Workforce Coalition receives grant to develop a skilled, diverse and inclusive clean energy workforce
OCEWC will utilize funding from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Critical Sectors Job Quality Grants Program to scale and expand a pre-apprenticeship program at Oregon correctional facilities, to engage youth in energy career learning opportunities, and to collaborate with community-based organizations to improve access to clean energy jobs for career seekers throughout Oregon.
Oregon Clean Energy Workforce Coalition selected as one of six final winners in the Quality Green Jobs Regional Challenge
As one of six finalists selected by JFF throughout the nation, this third round of funding will allow PGE and coalition partners to collaborate with community-based organizations on job training programs and connect job seekers to careers in the clean energy sector. Previous awards from JFF supported a statewide market assessment to better understand workforce needs and opportunities in Oregon.
North Plains Connector transmission project awarded grant from U.S. Department of Energy
North Plains Connector is a transformative transmission project that will establish a new 3,000 MW connection between Montana and North Dakota and the eastern and western electrical grids. A $700 million grant total from the Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) program will help reduce costs for customers and support the development of the transmission line to facilitate access to new sources of energy for PGE customers.
PGE receives federal funding for hydropower upgrades
Projects at multiple PGE hydropower facilities, including Pelton Round Butte, T.W. Sullivan, and Faraday, will improve safety, efficiency, and state-of-the-art fish collection at some of PGE’s oldest non-emitting generation sites.
PGE awarded grant for grid services demonstration project
The project demonstrates mixed grid-forming (GFM) and grid-following (GFL) technologies at the Wheatridge Renewable Energy Facility, fostering collaboration between grid engineers and inverter vendors to encourage utilities to adopt grid-forming capabilities. These technologies help support the stability of the electric grid.
Portland Bureau of Transportation, in partnership with PGE, awarded grant to increase access to EV charging
This project will facilitate the installment of 50 Level 2 EV chargers on utility-owned poles in the public right-of-way, in existing on-street parking spaces. Siting will focus on serving underserved communities who typically lack access to at-home charging.
More information on incentives and rebates for individuals can be found on our Discounts & Special Offers page.