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<p class="MsoNormal">All, if your agency has an interest in grant funding to support onsite solar projects, PGE has a grant fund, see details below. DAS was awarded a grant in from this program in 2020 that we are using to install a 250kW system at our Fleet
and Parking Services location. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Happy to answer any questions I can about the DAS experience and what I know about the program.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thanks,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Dave<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Dave Wortman (he/him), LEED-AP BD+C, ISSP-SA<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Statewide Sustainability Officer<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">(971) 304-8733<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> RenewableDevFund <RenewableDevFund@pgn.com> <br>
<b>Sent:</b> Friday, March 10, 2023 10:34 AM<br>
<b>Subject:</b> 2023 PGE Renewable Development Fund, Updates<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="paragraph" style="margin:0in;vertical-align:baseline"><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Dear community partners,<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="paragraph" style="margin:0in;vertical-align:baseline"><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Since 1999, PGE customers choosing clean energy through our Green Future renewable power programs have
helped fund clean energy projects in the community through the Renewable Development Fund. To date, 87 organizations have received support through the Renewable Development Fund, helping them achieve their sustainability goals while bringing more renewable
power to Oregon.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="paragraph" style="margin:0in;vertical-align:baseline"><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="paragraph" style="margin:0in;vertical-align:baseline"><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">These projects are making a difference, so we’re exploring new ways to add even more reliable, clean
power to the grid. Pending approval from the Oregon Public Utility Commission, this year’s Renewable Development Fund cycle will include – for the first time – funding for projects that incorporate energy storage. Combining battery storage with solar power
offers more consistent energy and makes projects more resilient to potential outages, regardless of the weather or time of day.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="paragraph" style="margin:0in;vertical-align:baseline"><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">2023 PGE Renewable Development Fund applications are expected to open May 31<sup>st</sup>-July 31<sup>st</sup>.
As you begin brainstorming or designing projects for your application, we encourage you to consider incorporating battery storage into your plans.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="paragraph" style="margin:0in;vertical-align:baseline"><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Application guidelines, answers to common questions and additional information will be available on the
</span></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.portlandgeneral.com%2Frdf&data=05%7C01%7CDavid.WORTMAN%40das.oregon.gov%7C650c6b0a622e4dfbaadc08db21964def%7Caa3f6932fa7c47b4a0cea598cad161cf%7C0%7C0%7C638140701680159472%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=8fR5p2LNz4cSO%2BMMzFc0plZXV4dR9g00T3BON7mM3Q0%3D&reserved=0">RDF
webpage</a><span class="normaltextrun"> in the coming month. If you have any questions or want to be notified when application materials are available, please email
</span><a href="mailto:RenewableDevFund@pgn.com">RenewableDevFund@pgn.com</a><span class="normaltextrun">.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="paragraph" style="margin:0in;vertical-align:baseline"><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Thank you,<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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