Driving Clean Transportation Forward in Nebraska
Across Nebraska, businesses, communities, and agencies recognize the urgency of reducing transportation emissions that affect air quality and public health. They also see the economic opportunity in helping families and businesses cut fuel costs. While many are aware of clean transportation technologies—the how, where, and when of implementation remain complex. Key decisions, such as fuel type, vehicle procurement, and fueling infrastructure, require thoughtful planning and collaboration across sectors.
That’s where NEC4 comes in.
The Nebraska Clean Cities and Communities Coalition (NEC4) was established in January 2025 as an independent, designated coalition of the U.S. Department of Energy's Clean Cities Program to advance clean transportation and alternative fuel solutions across Nebraska. NEC4 is housed at the Nebraska Transportation Center at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, but it operates independently as part of a nationwide network of Clean Cities & Communities Coalitions serving 93% of the U.S. population.
Our mission is simple but powerful:
To accelerate the adoption of alternative fuels, advanced vehicle technologies, and sustainable transportation solutions across Nebraska.
We bring together public and private stakeholders—government agencies, fleet managers, utilities, fuel providers, researchers, environmental groups, and more—to align efforts, share resources, and coordinate strategy. By supporting a shared vision, we aim to help Nebraska make smarter investments in transportation, reduce costs, and strengthen the state’s economy—while reducing our environmental footprint and improving public health.
Our Vision
To be Nebraska’s leading resource for advancing alternative fuels, energy-efficient mobility systems, and fuel-saving technologies.
Our Mission
To reduce petroleum consumption in transportation by promoting alternative fuels, advanced vehicles, and sustainable transportation practices. Through collaboration, technical assistance, and education, NEC4 supports efforts that improve air quality and foster a cleaner, healthier, more energy-secure Nebraska.
Our Stakeholders
Access to a variety of resources including:
- Strategies to cut costs, energy use, and traffic congestion and reducion emissions and pollutants
- Exclusive funding opportunities from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)
- Information about funding from state and local government agencies, nonprofits, and foundations
- Assistance with funding applications
- Public recognition for progress in implementing alternative fuels and energy-efficient vehicle and mobility technologies
- Networking opportunities
- Technical training, workshops, and webinars
- Information resources on electric and alternative fuels, advanced vehicles, idle reduction, energy efficient mobility systems, and other strategies and technologies
- Data-driven interactive tools, calculators, and mapping applications to make informed decisions
- Assistance with media outreach
Newsletter
Our newsletter covers the ultimate news in funding opportunities that are available for you and your community to transition to cleaner transportation, as well the latest reports and analysis where you can learn how to make a cost-efficient and efortless process.
