The PGE Drive Change Fund
Got an electrification project that needs funding?
From transit buses and passenger vehicles to electric bikes and community service vehicles, the PGE Drive Change Fund is all about electrifying transportation in Oregon. The DCF is made possible through the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality’s Clean Fuels Program. Since its inception in 2019, the Drive Change Fund has awarded millions of dollars to projects, including new electric vehicles and chargers, to help electrify transportation in Oregon. Do you have a local electric vehicle adoption, EV charging infrastructure or education project you would like us to fund? Get in touch.
How the Drive Change Fund works
Eligible project types include:
Purchasing electric vehicles including e-bikes, light, medium, and heavy duty vehicle types.
Purchase and installation of PGE approved chargers.
Education and outreach campaigns.
Innovative projects accelerating the adoption and awareness of transportation electrification.
Project requirements:
Completed in 18 months.
Supports education of and engagement with electric transportation in Oregon.
Provides a substantial education, environmental, and economic benefit to underserved communities and PGE residential customers.
Grant funding timeline and process
This is an open and competitive application process. Applications will be reviewed and evaluated by a third party, in accordance with established evaluation criteria. Award funding is limited and will differ from project to project based on applicant request and available funding.Â
| Date | February 1, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Key milestones | PGE begins accepting applications online |
| Date | March 31, 2025 |
| Key milestones | Application closes at 5 p.m. PST |
| Date | Last week of September |
| Key milestones | Awardees announced during National Drive Electric Week |
| Date | February 2027 |
| Key milestones | Deadline for project completion |
Applying to the Drive Change Fund
Please review our list of resources below. We will also hold an applicant webinar on Wednesday, February 26 at at 11 a.m. to noon. If you’d like to RSVP or have any questions about the application process, please email pgedrivechangefund@pgn.com.
DCF Resources
EV Resources
Drive to Zero
(medium and heavy-duty EVs)
Get started
Make sure your project meets the requirements
Review the program resources below to make sure your project meets the DCF requirements, preferences, goals, and scoring criteria.
Build a team
Gain support within your organization and with project partners and community members.
Ask for help
Communicate with the Grants Manager and Technical Experts with any questions. Reach out at PGEDriveChangeFund@pgn.com.Â
Get organized
Put together your project details, discuss available funding sources, and develop a project timeline.
Turn it in on time
Complete and submit your application online between February 1 and April 1, 2024.
2024 Drive Change Fund winners
Through our Drive Change Fund, millions of dollars have been awarded to organizations throughout Oregon who are helping build a clean energy future.
Made possible by the Drive Change Fund
PGE Electric School Bus
PGE is excited to once again partner with public school districts in our service area to help bring electric school buses to Oregon. We're helping schools drive clean. Are you a public school district in the PGE service area? Get in touch.
Matching Funds
Do you need to fund a transportation electrification project? In addition to the Drive Change Fund and Electric School Bus Fund, we also offer matching of external funds. Learn more about our funds here.