Tampa Bay Designated as the Newest Clean Cities Coalition

Tampa Bay Clean Cities Coalition joins nearly 100 other coalitions nationwide in the mission to reduce petroleum use in transportation.

Last week, Clean Cities welcomed another major partner in the effort to reduce our nation’s dependence on petroleum – the brand-new Tampa Bay Clean Cities Coalition. Through its network of nearly 100 coalitions across the country, the U.S. Department of Energy’s Clean Cities program brings together stakeholders to increase the use of alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles, reduce idling, and improve fuel economy.

Becoming a member of Clean Cities was the culmination of two years of hard work. Communities interested in establishing a coalition first gather together local stakeholders, including vehicle fleet managers, policymakers,