Climate Emergency Mobilization: Gresham vs Portland
How do climate emergency mobilization rules compare between Gresham, OR and Portland, OR?
Gresham, OR
Multnomah County
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Portland, OR
Multnomah County
Portland's 2020 Climate Emergency Declaration commits the city to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, with interim 2030 reduction targets and equity-centered implementation through the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability.
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| Fact | Gresham | Portland |
|---|---|---|
| Declared | - | 2020 (Resolution 37494) |
| Net-zero target | - | 2050 citywide |
| Interim cut | - | 50% by 2030 |
| PCEF rate | - | 1% large-retailer surcharge |
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Gresham FAQ
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Portland FAQ
Does the declaration ban natural gas in homes?
No outright residential ban exists, but the city restricts new fossil-fuel infrastructure and incentivizes electrification through PCEF grants and building-code updates.
Who pays the PCEF surcharge?
Retailers with over one billion in national revenue and at least five hundred thousand in Portland sales pay the one-percent surcharge on local retail receipts.
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