A National Network of Local Coalitions

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Map of the United States - Coalition Locations

"Clean Cities has been a pleasure to work with because of the educational value it brings to fleets, whether in municipal or private. They give you knowledge and direction for your individual fleet and location for all the different alternative fuels and propulsion for vehicles and equipment. Helping get grant money for your individual project, the director of each coalition is very knowledgeable about what is going on in your area and willing to help."

—Fleet Manager,
Larry Campbell
City of Fort Wayne, Indiana

Clean Cities coalitions support the nation's energy and economic security by building partnerships to advance affordable, domestic transportation fuels and technologies.

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, 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

Close to 270 million people (83% 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 14,000 stakeholders participate in Clean Cities coalitions, and through their collective efforts they are transforming local and regional transportation markets.

Benefits of Joining

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

Networking opportunities with fleets and industry partners who have experience in alternative fuels and advanced vehicles
Technical training, workshops, and webinars
Information resources on alternative fuels, advanced vehicles, idle reduction, and other fuel-saving technologies
Individual consultation and technical assistance
Funding opportunities from the U.S. Department of Energy and other funding organizations
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.

Decades of Experience Driving Transportation Forward

After 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.

2017: Hydrogen Powers Fuel Cell Vehicles in California

The city purchased 30 Chevrolet Bolts in 2018 and expects to get 30 more in 2019.

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2017: Johnson Space Center Explores Alternative Fuel Vehicles

2017: St. Landry Parish Turns Garbage into Renewable Natural Gas

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Watch more MotorWeek videos on the Clean Cities YouTube channel.

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.

VTO has competitively awarded nearly $400 million to fund hundreds of coalition-supported transportation projects. These awards leveraged almost $800 million more in matching funds and in-kind contributions from the private and public sector.

85 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.

Vehicle miles traveled reduction projects avoided nearly 23 million hours of driving.

Clean Cities coalitions have forged partnerships with nearly 13,000 stakeholders nationwide. Through their collective efforts, they are transforming local and regional transportation markets.

Coalition projects have helped to put more than 1.1 million alternative fuel vehicles on the road.

Coalitions contribute to the expansion of alternative fueling station infrastructure. More than 23,000 fueling stations nationwide now provide at least one of these fuel types: ethanol (E85), biodiesel, compressed natural gas, electricity, hydrogen fuel cell, liquefied natural gas, renewable natural gas, and propane.

Coalition projects have resulted in a cumulative impact in energy use equal to nearly 8 billion gasoline gallon equivalents. Enough to drive the distance to the sun and back 1,008 times. Enough liquid to fill nearly 1 million tanker trucks.

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History of Success

Explore Clean Cities coalition transportation accomplishments in this interactive timeline.

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