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Clean Cities Coalitions Overview

Clean Cities coalitions support the nation's energy and economic security by building partnerships to advance affordable domestic transportation fuels, energy efficient mobility systems, and other fuel-saving technologies and practices.

At the national level, the U.S. Department of Energy's Vehicle Technologies Office provides unbiased and objective resources and information to help transportation stakeholders evaluate options and achieve goals around alternative fuels, advanced vehicles, mobility solutions, and other fuel-saving strategies. At the local level, nearly 100 coalitions leverage these resources to create networks of local stakeholders that advance transportation projects.

Learn how coalitions are creating significant and lasting change in communities large and small, one project, one local decision, and one fleet at a time.

National Network

Clean Cities collaborates with federal agencies, fuel providers, industry associations, equipment manufacturers, and large companies whose vehicle fleets operate in multiple states.

Local Coalitions

Coalitions serve as the foundation of Clean Cities by implementing transportation projects in communities across the country. These public-private partnerships are comprised of businesses, fuel providers, vehicle fleets, state and local government agencies, and community organizations.

These stakeholders share information and resources, inform public policy, educate the public, and collaborate on transportation projects. Connect with your local Clean Cities coalition contacts to learn more.

Making an Impact

About 265 million people (81% of the total U.S. population) live inside the boundaries of Clean Cities coalitions. Clean Cities coalitions make an impact in their communities every day. Nationwide, nearly 16,000 stakeholders participate in Clean Cities coalitions, and through their collective efforts they are transforming local and regional transportation markets.

Become a Clean Cities Stakeholder

Clean Cities coalition stakeholders have access to an array of resources, including:

  • Networking opportunities with fleets and industry partners who have experience in alternative fuels and advanced vehicle technologies
  • Technical training, workshops, and webinars
  • Information resources on alternative fuels, advanced vehicles, idle reduction, energy efficient mobility systems, and other fuel-saving strategies and technologies
  • Data-driven interactive tools, calculators, and mapping applications to determine an appropriate solution
  • Individual consultation and technical assistance
  • Funding opportunities from the U.S. Department of Energy
  • Information about funding sources from state and local government agencies, nonprofits, and foundations
  • Assistance with funding applications
  • Public recognition for progress in implementing alternative fuels and energy-efficient vehicle technologies
  • Assistance with media outreach.

To become a Clean Cities stakeholder, contact your local coalition.

Decades of Experience Driving Transportation Forward

Clean Cities - U.S. Department of Energy - 25th Anniversary - Since 1993

After more than a quarter century, the mission of the Clean Cities coalitions is as relevant as ever. Coalitions are leaders in connecting fleets with the information, tools, contacts, and technical expertise they need to understand what alternative fuel vehicles, fueling infrastructure, new mobility solutions, and transportation technologies may be right for them.

Learn more about the history of Clean Cities coalitions, hear from coalition partners, and discover some of their most impactful transportation projects over the years in the video gallery below.

2019: Clean Cities 25th Anniversary Stakeholder Testimonials

In 2019, Clean Cities marked 25 years of progress building partnerships to advance affordable, domestic transportation fuels and technologies with testimonials from coalitions, stakeholders, and supporting members.

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2017: Hydrogen Powers Fuel Cell Vehicles in California
2017: Hydrogen Powers Fuel Cell Vehicles in California
2017: Johnson Space Center Explores Alternative Fuel Vehicles
2017: Johnson Space Center Explores Alternative Fuel Vehicles
2019: Clean Cities 25th Anniversary Stakeholder Testimonials
2019
2017: Hydrogen Powers Fuel Cell Vehicles in California
2017
2017: Johnson Space Center Explores Alternative Fuel Vehicles
2017
2017: St. Landry Parish Turns Garbage into Renewable Natural Gas
2017
2016: Missouri High School Students Get Hands-On Training With Biodiesel
2016
2015: Los Angeles Public Works Fleet Converts to Natural Gas
2015
2014: Rental Cars Go Electric in Florida
2014
2013: Idaho County Employs FFVs and Idle Reduction
2013
2012: Mammoth Cave National Park Uses only Alternative Fuel Vehicles
2012
2011: Austin Lays Plans for Carbon-Neutral City Fleet
2011
2010: CNG Refuse Haulers Do Heavy Lifting in New York
2010

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See how coalitions and their partners forge positive community change that adds up to make a big difference in the Clean Cities Coalition Accomplishments infographic.

Vehicle miles traveled reduction projects avoided nearly 24 million hours of driving.
Vehicle miles traveled reduction projects avoided nearly 24 million hours of driving.
96 million gasoline gallon equivalents of energy were saved through fuel economy improvement projects like trailer aerodynamic packages, telematics, driver training, and outfitting fleets with idle reduction equipment.
Clean Cities coalitions have forged partnerships with nearly 16,000 stakeholders nationwide. Through their collective efforts, they are transforming local and regional transportation markets and offering consumers additional transportation choices.
DOE VTO transportation projects are competitively awarded and cost-shared. Coalition-supported projects have historically leveraged almost 2:1 in matching funds and in-kind contributions from private and public sector partners.
Coalition projects have helped to put nearly 1 million alternative fuel vehicles on the road.
Coalition projects have resulted in a cumulative impact in energy use equal to nearly 10 billion gasoline gallon equivalents resulting from reduced fuel use and increased fuel diversity. Enough to drive the distance to the sun and back 1,175 times. Enough fuel to fill nearly 1.2 million tanker trucks.
Coalitions contribute to the expansion of alternative fueling station infrastructure. More than 30,000 fueling stations nationwide now provide at least one of these fuel types: ethanol (E85), biodiesel, compressed natural gas, electric, hydrogen, liquefied natural gas, renewable natural gas, and propane. Find alternative fueling stations near you at: afdc.energy.gov/stations
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History of Success

Explore Clean Cities coalition transportation accomplishments in this interactive timeline.

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