Accomplishments

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Since its inception in 1993, Clean Cities has made steady progress in displacing petroleum used in the transportation sector. The number of Clean Cities coalitions has grown to almost 90 and stakeholders have expanded to more than 6,500. Over the past 15 years, Clean Cities coalitions and stakeholders have displaced more than 2.4 billion gallons of petroleum. In 2008 alone, roughly 412 million gallons of gasoline were displaced as the result of coalition activities. Because of this, Clean Cities and its coalitions are on track to reach 2.5 billion gallons of gasoline displaced per year in 2020, exceeding the Clean Cities' goal of 2.5 billion gallons per year by 23 million gallons.

Coalitions have steadily increased the number of alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) on U.S. highways, with gains averaging around 39% in recent years.

Graph shows the total number of alternative fuel vehicles on U.S. highways for 2004 through 2008, as a result of the efforts of Clean Cities coalitions. In 2004, there were approximately 76,000 compressed natural gas vehicles, 30,000 propane vehicles, 47,000 E85 vehicles, 32,000 biodiesel vehicles and 9,000 electric vehicles for a total of 196,000 alternative vehicles. In 2005, there were approximately 49,000 compressed natural gas vehicles, 21,000 propane vehicles, 72,000 E85 vehicles, 50,000 biodiesel vehicles and 7,000 electric vehicles for a total of almost 205,000 alternative vehicles. In 2006, there were approximately 57,000 compressed natural gas vehicles, 25,000 propane vehicles, 222,000 E85 vehicles, 87,000 biodiesel vehicles and 9,000 electric vehicles for a total of 408,000 alternative vehicles. In 2007, there were approximately 55,000 compressed natural gas vehicles, 23,500 propane vehicles, 385,000 E85 vehicles, 95,000 biodiesel vehicles and 4,000 electric vehicles for a total of 570,000 alternative vehicles. In 2008, there were approximately 51,000 compressed natural gas vehicles, 22,260 propane vehicles,524,000 E85 vehicles, 5,800 electric vehicles, 2,053 liquefied natural gas vehicles, 17,222 B100 vehicles and 100 hydrogen vehicles for a total of 626,000 alternative vehicles. Vehicles operating on B20 will no longer be inventoried starting in 2008.

For detailed information and specific numbers, go to the AFDC Data, Analysis, and Trends Web site.

Clean Cities has also played a key role in the growth of alternative fuel infrastructure across the country. Clean Cities tracks this growth on the Station Locator and Route Mapper tool, which is available on the Alternative Fuels and Advanced Vehicles Data Center (AFDC) Web site. As of September 2009, the number of U.S. alternative fueling stations tops 6,400.

Graph shows the number of U.S. alternative fueling stations by fuel type. In 2000 there were 5,200 stations: 3,268 propane stations, 1,217 compressed natural gas stations, 558 electric plug-in stations, 2 biodiesel stations, and 113 E85 stations. In 2001 there were 5,542 alt fuel stations: 3,403 propane stations, 1,232 compressed natural gas stations, 693 electric plug-in stations, 16 biodiesel stations, and 154 E85 stations. In 2002 there were 5,741 stations: 3,403 propane stations, 1,166 compressed natural gas stations, 873 electric plug-in stations, 79 biodiesel stations, and 149 E85 stations. In 2003 there were 6,230 stations: 3,966 propane stations, 1,035 compressed natural gas stations, 830 electric plug-in stations, 142 biodiesel stations, and 188 E85 stations. In 2004 there were 5,720 stations: 3,689 propane stations, 917 compressed natural gas stations, 671 electric plug-in stations, 176 biodiesel stations, and 200 E85 stations. In 2005 there were 5,164 stations: 2,995 propane stations, 787 compressed natural gas stations, 588 electric plug-in stations, 304 biodiesel stations, and 436 E85 stations. In 2006 there were 5,091 stations: 2,619 propane stations, 732 compressed natural gas stations, 465 electric plug-in stations, 459 biodiesel stations, and 762 E85 stations. In 2007 there were 5,551 stations: 2,371 propane stations, 721 compressed natural gas stations, 442 electric plug-in stations, 742 biodiesel stations, and 1,208 E85 stations. In 2008 there were 5,756 stations: 2,175 propane stations, 778 compressed natural gas stations, 430 electric plug-in stations, 645 biodiesel stations, and 1,644 E85 stations. Through September 2009, there were 6,416 stations: 2,468 propane stations, 772 compressed natural gas stations, 465 electric plug-in stations, 679 biodiesel stations, and 1,933 E85 stations.

For detailed information and specific numbers, go to the AFDC Data, Analysis, and Trends Web site.

Project Funding and Leveraging

Since 1995, Clean Cities has used competitive solicitations to award funding to more than 450 projects nationwide. Projects funded by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) alone have leveraged $187 million from non-federal sources.

In addition, coalitions secure grants and project funding from other federal agencies, as well as state and local sources. Coalitions have been successful in leveraging DOE's investment in Clean Cities. In 2008, coalitions reportedly won 160 grants worth $34 million, plus another $66 million in leveraged funds. This represents a 9:1 leveraging of the fiscal year 2008 budget. This level of funding enabled the coordinators to spend more than 105,000 hours pursuing Clean Cities goals—the equivalent to 51 full-time technical sales professionals working to reduce U.S. dependence on oil.

Table of grants for Clean Cities projects for 1998-2008. In 1998, there were 90 Proposals and 34 Awards. DOE's total was $2.6 million and $18.7 million was matched for a total of $21.3 million. In 1999 there were 104 Proposals and 53 Awards. DOE's total was $3.7 million and $11.1 million was matched for a total of $14.8 million. In 2000 there were 138 Proposals and 54 Awards. DOE's total was $3.8 million and $23 million was matched for a total of $26.8 million. In 2001 there were 127 Proposals and 54 Awards. DOE's total was $4.3 million and $10.9 million was matched for a total of $15.2 million. In 2002 there were 135 Proposals and 55 Awards. DOE's total was $4.5 million and $21.4 million was matched for a total of $25.9 million. In 2003 there were 141 Proposals and 68 Awards. DOE's total was $5.3 million and $29.9 million was matched for a total of $35.2 million. In 2004 there were 156 Proposals and 66 Awards. DOE's total was $5.4 million and $37.5 million was matched for a total of $42.9 million. In 2005 there were 153 Proposals and 70 Awards. DOE's total was $5.4 million and $35.3 million was matched for a total of $40.7 million. In 2006-2008 multiyear project awards received one-third of DOE funding for each of three years. In 2006-2008, there were 78 Proposals and 16 Awards. DOE's total was $8.4 million and $26.4 million was matched for a total of $34.8 million. The grand total for the period 1998-2008 is 1,122 Proposals and 470 Awards. DOE's total was $43.4 million and $214.2 million was matched for a total of $257.6 million.

For more information on coalition accomplishments and activities, download the Clean Cities Annual Metrics Report 2008 (PDF 620 KB) Download Adobe Reader.

Industry Expertise

Clean Cities is an established expert resource for information related to petroleum displacement in transportation. Its Alternative Fuels and Advanced Vehicles Data Center (AFDC) is a comprehensive clearinghouse of data related to advanced transportation technologies. The AFDC houses interactive tools that help fleets and consumers make transportation decisions, and a wealth of information to educate the public on alternative fuels and advanced vehicles. In addition, Clean Cities has developed databases containing historical information about vehicle availability, infrastructure growth, laws and incentives, and more. It works closely with industry and coalitions to compile and disseminate reliable and accurate information.

15th Anniversary

On March 4, 2009, Clean Cities gathered in Washington to celebrate the program's 15th anniversary. Hosted by the DOE, this special event lauded the program's accomplishments since its 1993 inception, as well as the people who helped contribute to its success. For more information, visit the 15th Anniversary page.

Beyond a Billion

In 2004, Clean Cities coalitions across the country organized local events that recognized Clean Cities' displacement of 1 billion gallons of petroleum since its inception. For more information, visit the Beyond a Billion page.

Awards

Historically, the DOE has recognized the accomplishments of outstanding Clean Cities coalitions and stakeholders by honoring them with three types of recognition: National Partner Awards, Achievement Awards, and the Clean Cities Top 10.

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