DEQ’s Climate Protection Program Announces CALSTART as Provisional Community Climate Investment Entity

Statewide, OR – The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality selected the non-profit CALSTART and partners as a provisional Community Climate Investment entity for the agency’s Climate Protection Program.

The Climate Protection Program is designed to reduce greenhouse gas pollution from fossil fuels, while prioritizing benefits for disadvantaged communities and supporting Oregon’s transition to cleaner energy. An important part of the program is the Community Climate Investments, which will fund greenhouse gas pollution reduction projects in Oregon. Earlier this year, DEQ opened a 10-week request for applications for any organizations interested in becoming a Community Climate Investment entity. After extensive review of those applications, including feedback from the program’s equity advisory committee, DEQ is excited to have provisionally selected CALSTART.

“As a longtime Oregon resident, I am proud to bring CALSTART’s national expertise to this effort and work alongside Oregon’s accomplished partners and DEQ to advance a clean, affordable energy future for communities across the state.” – Connor Herman, Program Manager, CALSTART