Clean Communities of Western New York (Buffalo)

The Clean Communities of Western New York (Buffalo) 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.

Contact Information

General Stats

  • Designated: November 04, 1994
  • Population: 1,415,124 (based on 2022 Census estimate)
  • Area: 5,014 sq. mi.
  • Local/Regional Service Area: Counties (including tribal lands): Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Niagara; City of Buffalo

Alternative Fueling Stations

Including public and private stations

  • Biodiesel (B20 and above): 0
  • Electric (charging outlets): 1,112
  • Ethanol (E85): 3
  • Hydrogen: 0
  • Natural Gas: 10
  • Propane: 6

Energy Use Impact*

Annual Energy Impact
4,709,663 gasoline gallon equivalents
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Annual Energy Impact by Alternative Fuel Vehicle Project Type
4,695,429 gasoline gallon equivalents
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Emissions Reduced*

Annual Emissions Reduced
6,268 tons of carbon dioxide-equivalent (CO2e)
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Emissions Reduced by Alternative Fuel Vehicle Project Type
6,099 tons of CO2e
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*2022 DOE-Verified Metrics

Craig Jackson

Craig Jackson has been the Director of Clean Communities of WNY since Nov. 2012. Jackson's role as director is to assure that local partnerships are built to reduce petroleum use in transportation. Jackson has worked in the rotating equipment industry servicing the Oil & Gas, Power Generation and Air Separation markets since 2009. He is the founder and chairman of CNG for Upstate NY, a group of regional companies interested in fostering learning, collaboration and action on CNG vehicle fueling and infrastructure as it relates to the Upstate New York region and natural gas utilization for transportation.

Jackson holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University at Buffalo and a Master of Business Administration in organizational development from Canisius College.

Learn about just some of the projects from Clean Communities of Western New York (Buffalo). Visit the Clean Communities of Western New York (Buffalo) website for more projects and information.

Projects and Case Studies