West Virginia Clean Cities Coalition
The West Virginia 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.
General Stats
- Designated: October 18, 1994
- Population: 1,792,967 (based on 2022 Census estimate)
- Area: 24,230 sq. mi.
- Local/Regional Service Area: Entire state of West Virginia
Alternative Fueling Stations
Including public and private stations
- Biodiesel (B20 and above): 1
- Electric (charging outlets): 533
- Ethanol (E85): 39
- Hydrogen: 0
- Natural Gas: 2
- Propane: 17
Energy Use Impact*
Annual Energy ImpactEmissions Reduced*
Annual Emissions Reduced
Amy White
Amy Parsons-White is a native West Virginian and is passionate about the people of Appalachia, our environment, and our quality of life. She earned a B.A. in Religion and Philosophy with a minor in Biology and a Master of Biological Science from Marshall University and focused her studies on aquatic toxicology. Currently, Amy is the Sustainability Manager at Marshall University. Her work involves creating programs within the university that incorporate environmental conservation with social equity and justice, and fiscal responsibility. Recent projects include the creation of the first commercial compost facility in WV, alternative energy and EV charging infrastructure, and economic and workforce development.
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Carrie Nilles
Carrie Nilles is a transplanted New Yorker who moved to Appalachia over 20 years ago. She has developed a deep appreciation for its environment and community. With a strong background in administration, program coordination, and teaching, she currently serves as a Sustainability Coordinator at Marshall University, where she helps coordinate campus sustainability programming, track energy/utility usage and recycling and shredding data, and helps manage sustainability projects. Carrie's academic journey includes earning her BA in Sociology from The Catholic University of America, followed by an MA in Sociology from the University of Arizona. Utilizing her academic background, she previously served as an instructor in Marshall University's Sociology Department before transitioning into her current role in the Sustainability Department. Her move from there to the Sustainability Department has created a passion for sustainability and continues to foster positive relationships in her community and beyond.
When not at work she enjoys spending time with her family, including Broadway with her eldest daughter, concerts with her younger daughter, and an assortment of introverted hobbies such as reading and fiber arts.
Learn about just some of the projects from West Virginia Clean Cities Coalition.
Projects and Case Studies
Electric Vehicles Charge up at State Parks in West Virginia
West Virginia CNG Corridor Now Open