As 2025 came to a close, the Columbia-Willamette Clean Cities Coalition hosted Gather & Give , a stakeholder dinner designed to bring our clean transportation community together for an evening of conversation, reflection, and shared purpose. Over dinner, dessert, and a warm happy hour, coalition members, fleet leaders, agency partners, and clean energy advocates joined in meaningful discussions about: Fleet Equipment Charging Infrastructure Pacific Northwest Climate Week Clea

With over 20 million students in the United States taking school buses per day, bus fleets provide a vital mode of transportation for communities. Many school districts across the country are transitioning bus fleets to electric vehicles, which is beneficial to community health, the environment, and reduces costs.  While this transition can be challenging due to financial and infrastructure concerns, funding and informational resources can help schools navigate the developmen

As the holidays fast approach, it can feel daunting to limit energy consumption while balancing responsibilities of the season. However, it is important to remember that even the smallest changes in routine can lessen your environmental impact. The holiday season is therefore the perfect opportunity to implement energy-efficient choices—no matter how big or small—during the busy celebrations. Here are some tips and tricks from CWCC to help you stay green during the holiday se

The Albany Veterans Day Parade is a local tradition that shows what community looks like in action. With over 50,000 attendees, Linn County recognizes this event as the third-largest Veterans Day Parade in the country.  This year, CWCC volunteered at the parade to help things run smoothly and celebrate with the incredible veterans, families, and local organizations who make this event special. It is a great chance to honor service, connect with folks from across the region, a

In Oregon, it is becoming increasingly accessible for fleets to transition to alternative fuel vehicles due to state incentives and infrastructure programs. The Oregon Departments of Department of Transportation and Environmental Quality will be overviewing opportunities for fleet electrification in an upcoming webinar on Wednesday, December 3 from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. This webinar is open to anyone involved with fleet operations to learn more about funding incentives and to pr

For prospective alternative fuel vehicle buyers, access to fueling stations is a key factor in the purchasing process. The U.S. Department of Energy's Alternative Fuel Data Cente r makes AFV ownership more feasible through the Alternative Fueling Station Locator, which is a map highlighting the location of public alternative fuel stations across the country.  The map shows over 100,000 stations in the United States and Canada across a range of fuel types, such as electric an

Thanks to everyone who joined us in Gresham, Oregon for our first Dine Around event! In attendance, we had industry leaders, technology providers, fueling providers, sustainability teams, clean energy professionals, and local vehicle providers. Stay tuned for upcoming Dine Around events!

Created by the Argonne National Laboratory , the Alternative Fuel Life-Cycle Environmental and Economic Transportation (AFLEET) website is a valuable resource that provides users with tools for evaluating the economic and environmental factors associated with alternative fuel vehicles. From fleet managers to homeowners, AFLEET can support a wide range of stakeholders in the vehicle purchasing process.  The AFLEET Tool and AFLEET Online are two features on the website for anal

Enjoy great food and discussions at the Columbia-Willamette Clean Cities Coalition’s new event series, Dine Around! These monthly gatherings are casual and mini conference style, with a new topic selected for each event at the intersection of transportation, technology, and clean air. This is an exciting opportunity to build connections and learn about clean transportation by engaging with field experts and interactive tables! Table sponsorships are available for Dine Around 

Founded in 1998, Bonneville Environmental Foundation (BEF) is a 501c3 nonprofit based in Portland, Oregon that focuses on the nexus between water, energy and carbon reduction. BEF includes teams devoted to: ●      Enhancing and restoring watersheds regionally, nationally and internationally ●      Working with businesses to improve water quality and water quantity ●      Developing curriculum and supporting teachers to provide K-12 education related to the electrical grid ● 

Utah is helping lead national efforts to transition school bus fleets to alternative fuel sources. As of 2021, the state had 2,987 buses serving 195,000 students, with most of the vehicles relying on diesel. However, by utilizing grant opportunities, many school districts are converting to alternative fuel use in bus fleets. Jordan School District is one example of a Utah district transitioning to compressed natural gas (CNG) school buses through funding support, motivated by

A key outcome of the Drive Clean Rural USA program was the creation of a clean vehicle toolkit, available to view and download on the...

Drive Clean Rural USA was a program that connected rural communities with educational and technical resources for adopting clean...

EVs are growing in popularity, but making the switch to electric is easier for some than others, especially depending on whether buyers...

McKinstry is a Pacific Northwest firm that just deployed its 100th Chevy Silverado EV out of a fleet of 114 battery-electric work...

Two federal clean transportation incentive programs, the Commercial Clean Vehicle Credit (45W) and the Alternative Fuel Refueling Property Credit (30C), have upcoming deadlines that businesses should be aware of. Given confusion regarding the incentives, it is important to distinguish the requirements and deadlines of each program. 

Events were held in Gresham and Milwaukie, where we engaged with members and partners to celebrate the completion of the EMPOWER project...

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is the state agency responsible for protecting and enhancing Oregon’s environment,...

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is proposing updates to the state’s Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT) Rule  to stay...

We are thrilled to highlight this round's member! DKS Electromobility Services Founded in 1979, DKS Associates is an employee-owned...