Houston-Galveston Clean Cities Coalition
The Houston-Galveston Clean Cities Coalition 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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Houston, TX 77027
Andrew
DeCandis
832-681-2589
Andrew.DeCandis@h-gac.com
Ben
Finley
713-993-4556
ben.finley@h-gac.com
General Stats
- Designated: September 04, 1997
- Population: 7,112,197 (based on 2022 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
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- Biodiesel (B20 and above): 2
- Electric (charging outlets): 2,373
- Ethanol (E85): 99
- Hydrogen: 0
- Natural Gas: 23
- Propane: 57
Energy Use Impact*
Annual Energy ImpactEmissions Reduced*
Annual Emissions Reduced![](/files/u/coalitions/contact/bio_photo_file/314283/Andrew_DeCandis_2018.jpg?039f1e4d08)
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.
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Ben Finley
Ben Finley is the Coalition Co-Director of Houston-Galveston Clean Cities Coalition.
Learn about just some of the projects from Houston-Galveston Clean Cities Coalition. Visit the Houston-Galveston Clean Cities Coalition website for more projects and information.
Projects and Case Studies![](https://afdc.energy.gov/files/u/case_studies/2849/images/johnson-space-center-thumb.jpg?ba261816c3)
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