To create a decarbonized transportation future for all communities
Clean Cities and Communities is a U.S. Department of Energy partnership to advance clean transportation nationwide..
Clean Cities and Communities began in 1993 and has more than 30 years of experience advancing clean transportation solutions that reduce. Clean Cities and Communities coalitions are composed of businesses, fuel providers, vehicle fleets, state and local government agencies, and community organizations.
Projects & Programs
Electric School Bus Technical Assistance:
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Solutions for the 13 Barriers to Electric School Bus Adoption
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CT Electric School Bus Technical Assistance Team
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EV Zoning Regulations Blueprint
Corridor and Community Alternative Fuel Vehicle and Infrastructure Development and Planning
EVSE Readiness Map
EVSE Fueling Gap Planning Map
Technical Assistance
and Fleet Coaching
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Electric Police Vehicle Technical Training
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Municipal Fleet Technical Training
Reports
Fairfield No Idle Report
Many communities in Fairfield County support idle reduction. View the report below.
Litchfield No Idle Report
Many communities in Litchfield County support idle reduction. View the report below
Reports Download
Fairfield EV Readiness Study
The Fairfield EV Readiness Study takes a look at where Fairfield stands in regards to EV Readiness and provides recommendations on how to move forward.
2020 Municipal EV Readiness Report
64 municipalities participated in the 2020 Municipal l EV Readiness Program. The report is an analysis of the program.
Electric School Bus Reports
CT SWA Clean Cities Coalition supports electric school bus adoption. View are electric school bus reports.
Technical Training
CT SWA Clean Cities Coalition offers technical training to business and municipalities who want to transition their fleets to alternative fuels. Stay tunes for our 2022 year end reports
Events & Training
CT Southwestern Area Clean Cities Coalition Annual Fleet Awards & Reception
Tuesday, December 13
11am - 12pm
Live Green Connecticut
328 Flax Hill Road
Norwalk, CT 06824
Join us to recognize and celebrate leaders throughout the region.
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EV Zoning Regulations Toolkit
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January 12, 2023 at 1pm
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With EV adoption on the rise, along with charging station grants and rebates. more and more municipalities are installing electric vehicle supply equipment. There are many considerations and zoning opportunities to consider.
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To support planning and zoning departments, we have created the Municipal E Zoning Regulations Blueprint and Boot Camp.
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To receive your copy of the EV Zoning Regulations Blueprint and/or for questions about the Boot Camp, please us!
Past Events
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December 6, 2022
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EV Charging Station Ribbon Cutting
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Wednesday, December 7
10am - 11am
Live Green Connecticut
Fodor Farm
328 Flax Hill Road, Norwalk, CT
Join Mayor Rilling, City of Norwalk, Ron Araujo, Director, Energy Efficiency, Eversource Energy, Robert Stowers, Director of Recreation and Parks, City of Norwalk, Paul Vosper, Chef Strategy Officer, JuiceBar, Senator Bob Duff, Daphne Dixon, Director, CT Southwestern Area Clean Cities Coalition and other dignitaries will provide comments.
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Join us for a reception inside Fodor Farmhouse with hot apple coder and treats following the ribbon cutting..
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of the Future of Connecticut's Medium and Heavy Duty Trucks and Fleets
2022 EV Road Trip:
Connecticut to California
CT Southwestern Area Clean Cities Coalition teamed up with Live Green Connecticut and 17 Clean Cities Coalitions for a 4,973.8 mile Coast to Coast Road Trip!