Houston-Galveston Clean Cities

The Houston-Galveston Clean Cities works with vehicle fleets, fuel providers, community leaders, and other stakeholders to save energy and promote the use of domestic fuels and advanced vehicle technologies in transportation.

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Contact Information

3555 Timmons Ln, Ste 120
Houston, TX 77027

Andrew DeCandis
832-681-2589
Andrew.DeCandis@h-gac.com

Ben Finley
713-993-4556
ben.finley@h-gac.com

Coalition Website

Andrew DeCandis

Andrew DeCandis, Senior Planner, is a Senior Air Quality Planner in the Air Quality program at the Houston-Galveston Area Council and Director of the Houston-Galveston Clean Cities coalition. He has worked in the environmental field for over a decade with significant experience in air quality and alternative fuel issues.

DeCandis has both a B.S. and M.S in Meteorology from Pennsylvania State University.

Ben Finley

Ben Finley is the Coalition Co-Director of Houston-Galveston Clean Cities.

General Stats

  • Designated: September 04, 1997
  • Population: 7,176,461 (based on 2021 Census estimate)
  • Area: 7,894 sq. mi.
  • Local/Regional Service Area: Counties: Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Liberty, Montgomery, Waller; Cities of Houston and Galveston

Alternative Fueling Stations

Including public and private stations

  • Biodiesel (B20 and above): 3
  • Electric (charging outlets): 2,023
  • Ethanol (E85): 97
  • Hydrogen: 0
  • Natural Gas: 24
  • Propane: 57

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
*2021 DOE-Verified Metrics

Learn about just some of the projects from Houston-Galveston Clean Cities. Visit the Houston-Galveston Clean Cities website for more projects and information.

Projects and Case Studies
Videos
Johnson Space Center Explores Alternative Fuel Vehicles
Freedom CNG Reduces Emissions with Natural Gas in Texas