Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Vehicle Technologies Program (VTP), Clean Cities is a government-industry partnership designed to reduce petroleum consumption in the transportation sector. Clean Cities contributes to the energy, environmental, and economic security of the United States by supporting local decisions to reduce our dependence on imported petroleum.
In almost 90 coalitions, government agencies and private companies voluntarily come together under the umbrella of Clean Cities. The partnership helps all parties identify mutual interests and meet the objectives of reducing the use of imported oil, developing regional economic opportunities, and improving air quality.
What kind of assistance does Clean Cities offer?
How is CTI involved with Clean Cities?
Sites for more information about Clean Cities
Clean Cities program announcements
What kind of assistance does Clean Cities offer?
• At the national level Clean Cities provides original equipment manufacturers, trade associations, and other federal agencies with coordinated strategies and resources they can leverage to obtain maximum petroleum reduction.
• Clean Cities also provides coalitions with access to information and incentives from DOE, other federal agencies, and industry partners that can help fund significant, high-impact projects.
How is CTI involved with Clean Cities?
Clean Cities draws stakeholders from local, state, and federal agencies; public health and transportation departments; commercial fleets; transit agencies; and other government offices; as well as auto manufacturers, car dealers, fuel and equipment suppliers, public utilities, and nonprofit associations. More than 6,500 stakeholders have accepted the invitation to contribute to the partnership’s mission.
CTI is one of these stakeholders.
Sites for more information about Clean Cities
• U.S. Department of Energy
This site is the official page for the Clean Cities Program, with detailed information about the program, coalition details, and workshops and webinars for learning more about meeting petroleum reduction goals.
• Clean Cities
This site features program background and accomplishments, program news, and a toolbox.
• Alternative Fuels and Advanced Vehicles Data Center (AFDC)
This comprehensive site provides detailed information on Clean Cities’ five portfolio areas and has searchable databases of more than 3,000 documents and incentives and laws.
• FuelEconomy.gov
This site compares gas mileage, emissions, air pollution ratings, and safety data for new and used vehicles.
Clean Cities program announcements
December 6, 2009: Additional Clean Cities program funding available for urban circulator projects
(Note: Information from the U.S. Department of Energy)