Portlanders in need urged to apply for free air conditioning units ahead of summer weather
The City of Portland is encouraging community members to apply for free cooling units from the Cooling Portland program ahead of the warmer summer months. The City of Portland is encouraging community members to apply for free air conditioning units from the Cooling Portland program ahead of summer weather. The Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund is partnering with PDX 311 to expand the program, which connects community members with free, efficient, and portable cooling and heating units. The program, started in June 2022 in response to a deadly heat dome in June 2021, aims to install 15,000 efficient cooling units in low-income homes prioritizing homes of people over 60 years old, people with medical needs, and people who live alone. So far, over 8,000 units have been installed in Portland.
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Portlanders in need urged to apply for free air conditioning units ahead of summer weather
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – The City of Portland is encouraging community members to apply for free cooling units from the Cooling Portland program ahead of the warmer summer months.
On Tuesday, the city announced the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund is partnering with PDX 311 to expand the Cooling Portland program – which connects community members with free, efficient, and portable cooling and heating units.
Under the program, Portlanders can call 3-1-1 or apply online for a free cooling unit ahead of summer.
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“Integrating PDX 311 allows us to connect with Portlanders in need and keep people safe ahead of the next heat wave or cold snap,” said PCEF Strategic Partnership and Policy Manager Jaimes Valdez. “Portlanders who need a cooling unit should get on the list before summer starts to heat up.”
The Cooling Portland program started in June 2022 in response to the deadly heat dome in June 2021.
Under the program, the city aims to install 15,000 efficient cooling units in low-income homes — prioritizing homes of people over 60 years old, people with medical needs, and people who live alone.
So far, the city has installed more than 8,000 units in Portland.
“Because Cooling Portland is not an emergency response program during heat waves, people are encouraged to apply as soon as possible,” Valdez said. “This gives the program partners time to verify eligibility, order cooling units, and schedule installation to their homes.”
Portlanders can apply for the units by calling 3-1-1 (or 503-823-4000 if using VOIP phones) or by filling out a form online.
Cooling Portland can also connect community members with other programs to reduce utility bills such as PGE’s income-qualified bill discount, Pacific Power’s income-qualified bill discount, Northwest Natural’s Bill Discount Program, and the Portland Water Bureau’s financial assistance program.
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