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© 2004 NETAC
The following files contain information about Alternative-Fuel Vehicles and their uses today. These files are in PDF Format which requires the Adobe Acrobat reader.
East Texas Clean Cities Coalition Program Plan
Department of Energy's Comments on Program Plan
AFV Solutions from the U.S. Department of Energy
Texas Emission Reduction Program (TERP)
I would like to receive more information on how I can become involved.
The East Texas Clean Cities Coalition (ETCCC) is seeking designation under the U.S. Department of Energy Clean Cities Program. Clean Cities is a locally-based, voluntary, government/industry partnership to expand the use of alternative fuels to gasoline and diesel. The program is designed as an umbrella to structure the approach to achieve the objectives established by the Energy Policy Act of 1992 and the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990. The East Texas Clean Cities Coalition seeks to improve regional air quality, increase national and local energy security, and create new jobs and commercial opportunities by developing a sustainable, local alternative fuel marketplace.
DOE is committed to energy use in America's transportation sector that is more efficient, less dependent on foreign sources, environmentally-friendly, sustainable, and safe. DOE's Clean Cities Program is designed as an umbrella to structure the approach to achieve the objectives established by EPAct and the Clean Air Act Amendments (CAAA). The structure and format of the Clean Cities Program provide a conduit for local coalitions to network nationwide. To find out more about the DOE's National Clean Cities Program go to http://www.eere.energy.gov/cleancities/
Alternative fuels are being used today in place of gasoline and diesel fuel made from petroleum. The U.S. Department of Energy classifies the following fuels as "alternative fuels": biodiesel, electricity, ethanol, hydrogen, methanol, natural gas, propane, p-series, and solar energy. Using these alternative fuels can help our nation reduce its dependence on imported petroleum and improve air quality. To find more information about the fuels below, click on the type of fuel you wish to find out more about.
All of the major automobile manufactures currently offer alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs). To view the selections offered for light duty and heavy duty alternative fuel vehicles visit the Vehicle Buyer's Guide.
Although the program is voluntary, coalitions seeking designation as official members must meet certain requirements. These requirements allow the many local coalitions to achieve the many national goals set for the Clean Cities Program. Building on local initiative, Clean Cities serves to focus and coordinate the activities of both public and private sector proponents of alternative fuel vehicles. The nation's Clean Cities have become best described as "local market places" where people can gather to learn what's required, what's available, how to purchase an AFV, and where to refuel it.
The initial meeting of stakeholders was held on December 11, 2001 on the campus of Kilgore College. From the attendees at the kickoff meeting, a group of approximately twenty contacts was identified to participate on the steering committee for ETCCC. This committee will be responsible for overall guidance and policy, assist with decision-making, and provide representation. The initial Steering Committee meeting was held on February 13, 2002 at the ETCOG offices in Kilgore. The Steering Committee will meet on the second Wednesday of every even numbered month at ETCOG offices at 2 p.m. All interested parties are encouraged to attend.
A major focus of ETCCC has been the development of a program plan, that outlines organizational structure, goals and objectives of the ETCCC, including specific commitments from our stakeholders to pursue new AFV use, describes the current alternative fuel vehicle market, and describes the course of action planned for the expansion of the alternative fuel vehicle market and its associated infrastructure. The ETCCC Program Plan provides an opportunity for our community to create its own local approach by making commitments to achieve the National Clean Cities goals.
The ETCCC Program Plan has been approved by the Department of Energy (DOE) Dallas Regional Support Office and the Washington D.C. Clean Cities Office. ETCCC will be officially designated a Clean Cities Coalition in May 2004. ETCCC is now eligible for federal funding under the DOE’s State Energy Program Special Projects grants. These grants can be used to purchase new AFVS, develop infrastructure, educate the public, or any activity that accomplishes the goals of Clean Cities. DOE also provides workshops and publications, which can be accessed by non-designated coalitions, to assist with fund raising, and leveraging funds from both public and private sector.
East Texas is one of several active Clean Cities Coalitions in Texas. Below is a list of the other Coalitions:
