Energy Empowerment: Home Energy Solutions & Community Connections
Ready to take action on clean energy at home — but not sure where to start? Join WRISE PDX and the City of Portland for an evening of hands-on learning, community connection, and real resources you can use today.
The Energy Empowerment Event is WRISE PDX's annual community gathering during PNW Climate Week — bringing together everyday Portlanders, clean energy experts, and local organizations to make the clean energy transition practical, accessible, and actionable.
What to expect:
🤝 Community Fair & Networking — 4:00–7:30 PM Connect with local clean energy organizations, solution providers, and community partners throughout the evening.
🔋 Breakout Sessions — 5:00–7:00 PM Choose from expert-led sessions on:
Energy Efficiency — practical upgrades and programs for renters and homeowners
Solar + Storage — what rooftop solar and battery storage look like for Oregon households
Community Solar — learn how to benefit from solar energy without installing panels on your home
Electric Vehicles — residential EV resources and how to get started
🚗 EV Ride & Drive — 5:00–7:30 PM Get behind the wheel of an electric vehicle and experience the future of transportation firsthand. Sponsored by: Dick Hannah Dealerships, Harbinger, and Randge Zero Emissions.
Featured organizations include: Portland General Electric, Energy Trust of Oregon, Community Energy Project, Opconnect, Electrify PDX, Oregon Solar + Storage Industries Association (OSSIA), Solar Oregon, Electrify Now, Oregon Electric Vehicle Association (OEVA).
Who is this for? Curious Portlanders, homeowners, renters, students, climate advocates, and anyone who wants to increase household resilience, and make informed clean energy choices.
WRISE PDX is the Portland chapter of Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy, supporting leadership, education, and community engagement in the clean energy sector. This is an official PNW Climate Week event — a week-long series of community-powered events spotlighting the Pacific Northwest's role in climate leadership and innovation.
An official PNW Climate Week 2026 event · July 13–19, 2026
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