Clean Cities Program

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Expanding the Use of Alternative Fuels

The Clean Cities program coordinated at Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) is a designated member of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Clean Cities program.

The Clean Cities program works to advance the nation’s economic, environmental and energy security by building partnerships to advance affordable domestic transportation fuels and technologies. 

Adoption of alternative and renewable fuels, idle-reduction measures and advanced vehicle technologies is encouraged through this program.

Alternative Fueling Stations Locator

Use the Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) website to find alternative fuel stations across the country. The tool displays only available, publicly accessible stations. Search by location, zip code, or address, and fuel type.  Access the locator map.

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Focus & Goals

The Iowa Clean Cities Coalition is a program that incorporates a variety of public and private stakeholders to coordinate education and technical assistance on alternative fuels and advanced vehicle technologies, especially for fleets.

Collaborative efforts include: 

  • educating fleets
  • developing infrastructure to support alternative fuel vehicles
  • disseminating technical information, and
  • raising awareness through meetings, workshops and webinars
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Mission & Activities

Iowa Clean Cities works to advance alternative transportation solutions by:

  • Establishing relationships with public- and private-sector stakeholders and connecting stakeholders with experts or others in the state and Midwest working on similar projects
  • Identifying funding and financial opportunities
  • Organizing and promoting events that educate transportation decision makers about the benefits and considerations of using alternative fuels, alternative fuel vehicles, idle reduction practices and other measures that save fleets money through fuel consumption reduction
  • Providing technical assistance to fleets deploying alternative fuels, advanced vehicles and idle reduction
  • Disseminating up-to-date tools and information from the Alternative Fuels Data Center
  • Collaborating with other Clean Cities Coalitions in neighboring states on special projects and educational opportunities
  • Working with industry partners and fleets to identify and address barriers to implementing alternative fuel projects

Stakeholder Involvement

Public and private stakeholders work together to increase adoption of alternative fuels, advanced vehicle technologies and energy efficient transportation strategies.

Iowa Clean Cities Coalition stakeholders include:

  • local governments
  • metropolitan planning organizations
  • private fleets
  • non-profits
  • associations
  • industry representatives
  • colleges and universities
  • businesses with a commitment to sustainable practices. 
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Current Projects

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Resources

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Iowa Clean Cities Coalition News

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