Councilor Novick urges 40% PSF allocation for transportation to support fuel drawdown
Councilor Novick introduced an amendment asking the council to commit, in ordinance findings, that 40% of Portland Clean Energy Fund (PSF) dollars be spent on transportation measures—arguing a demand‑side approach is essential to make any fuel‑drawdown effective; colleagues debated timing and whether the item belongs in this ordinance.
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Councilor Novick moved an amendment (Novick 1) that would add a directive in ordinance findings committing the city to ensure at least 40% of Portland Clean Energy Fund dollars be spent on transportation measures—transit, biking, walking and electric vehicle infrastructure—to reduce liquid fuel demand and support any CEI Hub drawdown.
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