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...

Columbia-Willamette Clean Cities: A Year of Growth and Achievement 2024 has been a landmark year for the Columbia-Willamette Clean Cities...

You’ve seen other year-end recaps, but here’s ours: CWCC Wrapped! 2024 was a year of hard work, collaboration, and progress. Our team...

The Columbia-Willamette and Western Washington Clean Cities Coalitions are preparing for our Annual Alternative Fuels Survey. This survey...

You're Invited! The City of Vancouver, NAFA, and the Columbia-Willamette Clean Cities Coalition invite you to a four-hour event at the...

As the seasons shift, fall offers a perfect opportunity to reassess our habits and embrace actions that reduce emissions, minimize waste,...

(NEWBERG, OR) – The City of Newberg is a proud partner with Columbia Willamette Clean Cities Coalition. Newberg is a prosperous and...

Madeline Reznick, also known as Maddy, recently celebrated her fourth year working on the Green Transportation Summit and Expo - the...

The Clean Cities and Communities Annual Meeting  is a key event hosted by the U.S. Department of Energy, bringing together coordinators...

Available Incentive Can Jumpstart Your Transition Transitioning your fleet to electric vehicles (EVs) can offer substantial benefits,...