Columbia-Willamette Clean Cities
The Columbia-Willamette Clean Cities works with vehicle fleets, fuel providers, community leaders, and other stakeholders to identify community-driven choices that save energy and promote the use of alternative fuels and advanced vehicle technologies in transportation.
General Stats
- Designated: November 10, 1994
- Population: 4,078,726 (based on 2022 Census estimate)
- Area: 31,496 sq. mi.
- Local/Regional Service Area: Oregon counties (including tribal lands): Benton, Clackamas, Clatsop, Columbia, Crook, Deschutes, Hood River, Jefferson, Lane, Lincoln, Linn, Marion, Multnomah, Polk, Tillamook, Wasco, Washington, Yamhill; Washington counties (including tribal lands): Clark, Cowlitz, Skamania, Wahkiakum
Alternative Fueling Stations
Including public and private stations
- Biodiesel (B20 and above): 31
- Electric (charging outlets): 3,409
- Ethanol (E85): 5
- Hydrogen: 2
- Natural Gas: 14
- Propane: 35
Energy Use Impact*
Annual Energy ImpactEmissions Reduced*
Annual Emissions ReducedBrian Trice
Brian Trice leads Columbia-Willamette Clean Cities in creating project funding proposal and supports the creation of educational resources and grant and incentive proposals. He created the Green Transportation Summit and Expo in 2011, which has grown into one of the largest regional sustainable transportation conferences. He is a frequent participant in the Portland International Auto Show for regional and national leaders of green fleet operators, and he is known for supporting fellow coalitions outside the region by sharing his expertise in developing partnerships with key fleets, industry stakeholders, and government organizations to implement clean fuel and technology adoption. He also supports the creation of educational resources and grant and incentive proposals.
Learn about just some of the projects from Columbia-Willamette Clean Cities. Visit the Columbia-Willamette Clean Cities website for more projects and information.
Projects and Case Studies- Equitable Mobility Powering Opportunities for Workplace Electrification Readiness (EMPOWER)
- Expanding Access to Charging at Home (EACH) Program
- Electric Refrigeration Translates Fuel Burn into Savings for Nonprofit
- Oregon Celebrates 1,400 Miles of Electric Highways
- Oregon Boosts EV Adoption Through Popular Electric Vehicle Events