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Iowa Clean Cities Coalition

The Iowa 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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Contact Information

939 Office Park Road
Suite 306
West Des Moines, IA 50265

Abbie Christophersen
515-348-4394
achristophersen@midiowaplanning.org

Coalition Website
20 years

General Stats

  • Designated: October 15, 2005
  • Population: 3,210,507 (based on 2024 Census estimate)
  • Area: 56,273 sq. mi.
  • Local/Regional Service Area:

    Entire state of Iowa including tribal lands


Alternative Fueling Stations

Including public and private stations

  • Biodiesel (B20 and above): 399
  • Electric (charging outlets): 1,354
  • Ethanol (E85): 297
  • Hydrogen: 0
  • Natural Gas: 8
  • Propane: 41

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
*2024 DOE-Verified Metrics

Abbie Christophersen

Abbie Christophersen is the Iowa Clean Cities and Communities Coalition director at the Mid-Iowa Planning Alliance. She resumed the coalition director position in 2026 following 2 prior years of directing the coalition. She manages the statewide coalition with a focus on deployment and adoption of alternative fuels and alternative fuel vehicles. Her work focuses on supporting coalition members and delivering quality projects.

Learn about just some of the projects from Iowa Clean Cities Coalition. Visit the Iowa Clean Cities Coalition website for more projects and information.

Projects and Case Studies