RESOURCES

How we can help:

• Connecting Communities: We act as a bridge between state and federal funding opportunities, technical assistance programs, and local needs.
• Foster Collaboration: We facilitate communication and collaboration between communities, tribal governments, local organizations, and utilities.
• Empower Local Solutions: We provide the tools and support communities need to develop and implement their own energy projects, through building consensus and supporting their energy initiatives.
• Data and Resources: We provide access to valuable data and resources to inform decision-making processes.

Our focus:

• Environmental Justice Communities: We prioritize assisting underserved communities that have been historically left behind in energy advancements. These are defined in ORS as:
• Communities of Color
• Communities experiencing lower incomes.
• Tribal communities
• Rural communities
• Coastal communities
• Communities with limited infrastructure
• Communities traditionally underrepresented in public processes and adversely harmed by environmental and health hazards.
• Renewable Energy Development: We support the growth of clean energy projects in environmental justice communities.
• Energy Efficiency: We promote programs and initiatives that help communities save energy and reduce their carbon footprint.
• Energy Resilience: We assist communities in development plans and strategies to prepare for and respond to power outages and other energy disruptions.
  

On the Road in Oregon Blog Series:

Community Navigator program staff have been writing a monthly blog series "On the Road in Oregon," that takes you on a journey through the heart of Oregon's diverse communities. In this series, we explore the work of the Community Navigator Program as its staff fosters connections and collaborati​on across the state. Join us as we uncover the stories, challenges, and triumphs of communities across Oregon, showcasing the power of community engagement and sustainable initiatives.