About Clean Cities–Atlanta

Designated the first “Clean City” by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) in 1993, Clean Cities–Atlanta
(CC-A) served as the central coordinating point for alternative fuel vehicle (AFV) activities in the metro Atlanta area. Through this partnership with DOE’s Clean Cities Program, the coalition of federal, state and local agencies, utilities, public interest groups, and public and private fleets promoted the use of alternatives to gasoline and diesel fuel in cars, trucks, and buses. These alternative fuels helped clean the air while also reducing the nation’s dependence on foreign petroleum.

In May of 2004, DOE announced an expanded focus for the Clean Cities program. Citing growing economic, environmental, and security costs of petroleum dependence, the Clean Cities program is focused on slowing our consumption of imported oil. Building on the past successes of Clean Cities coalitions throughout the country in promoting alternative fuels, the program now has an expanded, technology-neutral focus on petroleum displacement through fuel blends, hybrid vehicles, fuel economy, and idle reduction, in addition to the commitment to alternative fuels.

CC-A has an active Board of Directors currently composed of 11 industry leaders in the metro Atlanta region. The 11 Board members represent a diversity of interests including state government, public fleets, private fleets, fuel providers, and auto manufacturers. The Board meets on a regular basis throughout the year.

CC-A Board Members represent:

• Baker Equipment
• Brooks, McGinnis, and Company
• DeKalb County
• Ford Motor Company
• Fulton County Government
• Georgia Power
• Georgia Propane Gas Assocation
• State of Georgia, Energy Innovation Centr
• UCB, Inc.
• UPS

CC-A currently has four standing committees comprised of stakeholders representing fuel providers, auto makers, and public and private fleet operators, among others. The committees and their mission are listed below:

Renewable Fuels - Addresses issues related to the deployment of renewable fuels (e.g., ethanol and biodiesel).

Alternative Fuels - Addresses issues related to the deployment of alternative fuel vehicles and development of fueling infrastructure (e.g., electric, natural gas, and propane).

Technology - Addresses issues related to the deployment of technologies that reduce fuel consumption (e.g. Anti-idling technologies and hybrid vehicles).

Development Committee – Develops the organizational structure of CC-A, establishes membership benefits and dues, and actively recruits new members.

Clean Cities Mission

To advance the economic, environmental, and energy security of the United States by supporting local decisions to adopt practices that contribute to the reduction of petroleum consumption in the transportation sector.