Our Mission

Working in partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) the Clean Cities and Communities Program is an initiative to advance clean energy transportation alternatives nationwide. There are more than 75 DOE-designated CC&C coalitions in the U.S. that work to support local initiatives to implement clean energy alternatives. 

The Nebraska Clean Cities and Communities Coalition is an apprentice coalition working on becoming fully designated at the start of the next year. Working with public and private stakeholders we provide resources and funding opportunities for organizations to establish and meet their clean energy transportation goals. 

Our mission is to reduce petroleum consumption in transportation by promoting alternative fuels, advanced vehicles, and sustainable transportation practices. Through collaboration, technical assistance, and education, we support efforts that improve air quality and foster a healthier, more energy-secure Nebraska.

As a Clean Cities and Communities Coalition, we employ three strategies to achieve our mission:

 

Replacement

Direct substitution of a petroleum product with an Alternative Fuel

Reduction

Decrease petroleum use by promoting smarter driving habits, fuel-efficient vehicles, idle reduction, and advanced technologies.

Elimination

Severely reducing petroleum use by encouraging mass transit usage, trip elimination, and congestion mitigation.

Table showing the increase of ev and phevs per year in Nebraska from 2017 to 2023.

Nebraska Clean Cities and Communities' partnerships with federal, state , and local agencies, utilities, public interests groups, and public and private fleets are focused on the deployment and use of:

  • Alternative Fuels and Vehicles
  • Hybrid Electric Vehicles
  • Idle Reduction Technologies
  • Fuel Economy Measures
  • Fuel Blends

Learn more about the DOE's Clean Cities and Communities Program here: https://cleancities.energy.gov/

Learn more about alternative fuels here: www.afdc.energy.gov

NEC4 Quick Stats

Population: 1,978,379 as of July 1, 2023
Area: 77,348 mi²
Service Area: Entire state of Nebraska

269,403
Alt Fuel Vehicles in Nebraska

Electric Vehicles: 6500+
Biodiesel Vehicles: 25,000+
CNG Vehicles: 50+
Flex Fuel Vehicles: 195,000+
Hybrid Vehicles: 32,000+
Plug-in Hybrids: 3500+
Propane Vehicles: 30+