How it works
Program specifics
Each program year, PGE reserves up to $500,000 for matching external funds.
Applicants may receive a maximum of $200,000 a year from PGE matching funds (pending remaining balance).
External funds must be used for opportunities that relate to transportation electrification.
Funding is allocated on a rolling basis and is open year-round.
Eligibility
Matching funds applicants should be one of the following:
Community-based organization
Nonprofit
Public body (public agency/ municipality)
Educational institution
Partnership between a private entity with any of the above mentioned organizations
The majority of charging infrastructure must be within PGE’s service territory OR the majority of project benefits must be to PGE residential customers.
Evaluation criteria
PGE will use the following criteria to evaluate eligibility for fund matching opportunities.
Will the proposed project support electrifying Oregon’s transportation sector?
Will the proposed project benefit residential customers?
Will the proposed project benefit traditionally underserved communities?
Is the proposed project eligible for external funding?