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.

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Contact Information

PO Box 721
Tualatin, OR 97602

Brian Trice

triceb@cwcleancities.onmicrosoft.com

Coalition Website

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): 26
  • Electric (charging outlets): 3,804
  • Ethanol (E85): 6
  • Hydrogen: 2
  • Natural Gas: 14
  • Propane: 36

Energy Use Impact*

Annual Energy Impact

Annual Energy Impact by Alternative Fuel Vehicle Project Type

Emissions Reduced*

Annual Emissions Reduced

Emissions Reduced by Alternative Fuel Vehicle Project Type
*2022 DOE-Verified Metrics

Brian Trice

Brian Trice, Executive Director of the Columbia-Willamette and Western Washington Clean Cities Coalitions, is a visionary leader in the alternative fuels industry and a 2023 inductee into the Clean Cities and Communities Hall of Fame. This honor recognizes his outstanding contributions to advancing efficient and clean transportation fuels and technologies. As an ambassador for alternative fuels and a champion for fuel economy, Brian’s exemplary dedication and leadership are paving the way for a sustainable transportation future.
In 2011, Brian founded the Green Transportation Summit & Expo, now one of the largest regional sustainable transportation conferences in the nation. Initially hosted in a fleet maintenance workshop, the event has grown to attract over 700 attendees and 100 sponsors annually at the Greater Tacoma Convention Center. Brian also co-produced other major clean transportation events, including the Mobilize California Summit and the West Coast Collaborative Partners Meeting
Brian's contributions extend beyond conferences. At Freightliner dealership, he was the company’s first Alternative Fuels Expert, shaping an emerging industry by developing programs that paved the way for widespread clean technology adoption. He also led the creation of Oregon’s first Alternative Fuels Program, establishing fleet industry curriculum and certifications at Linn-Benton Community College's Advanced Transportation Technology Center.
With decades of industry knowledge and a deep understanding of fleet operations, Brian collaborates with OEMs, government agencies, and industry stakeholders to implement clean fuel and technology solutions. His induction into the Clean Cities and Communities Hall of Fame underscores his lasting impact on advancing sustainable mobility solutions.