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Ocean State Clean Cities

The Ocean State 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

Anna Vanderspek
617-397-5199
anna@greenenergyconsumers.org

Melissa Cintron

melissa@greenenergyconsumers.org

General Stats

  • Designated: September 14, 1998
  • Population: 1,101,801 (based on 2024 Census estimate)
  • Area: 1,088 sq. mi.
  • Local/Regional Service Area:

    Entire state of Rhode Island including tribal lands


Alternative Fueling Stations

Including public and private stations

  • Biodiesel (B20 and above): 1
  • Electric (charging outlets): 1,013
  • Ethanol (E85): 0
  • Hydrogen: 0
  • Natural Gas: 1
  • Propane: 7

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

Anna Vanderspek

Anna Vanderspek is a Clean Cities coalition director for Ocean State Clean Cities.

Melissa Cintron

Melissa Cintron is the Coalition Co-Director of Ocean State Clean Cities.

Learn about just some of the projects from Ocean State Clean Cities.

Projects and Case Studies
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Videos

Cooking Oil Powers Biodiesel Vehicles in Rhode Island
Rhode Island EV Initiative Adds Chargers Across the State