About Clean Cities and Communities

Clean Cities and Communities is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) partnership that fosters collaboration and innovation to advance transportation energy choices nationwide. More than 75 DOE-designated Clean Cities and Communities coalitions work in urban, suburban, and rural areas to deliver objective technical expertise based on a unique understanding of local markets. As partners with DOE’s Transportation Technologies Office, coalitions build bridges between national priorities and local needs to create transportation energy systems that are affordable, reliable, and secure. DOE established the partnership in 1993 with 6 coalitions, and now the partnership includes nearly 20,000 stakeholders and collectively covers 93% of the U.S. population. Together, coalitions create compounding impacts nationwide that support locally driven energy choices and benefit regional economic development and job growth.

Mission: To enhance the nation’s energy security, support economic prosperity, and improve air quality by fostering locally driven transportation energy choices that leverage domestic energy resources and innovative mobility technologies through collaborative partnerships with public and private stakeholders.

Vision: To create an affordable, reliable, and secure transportation energy future.

Upcoming Events

Waterloo | September 16 – Webinar

Whether you’re curious about e-bikes, interested in EVs, or simply looking for new ways to get around, this webinar is for you.

Join transportation professionals from across Iowa for a practical conversation about trail connectivity, electric vehicle infrastructure, and the growing number of transportation options available to residents. Learn what’s happening locally and discover how small changes in how we travel can have a big impact on our communities and quality of life.

For more information and to register for the webinar, visit the Waterloo Community Foundation’s Windows on Waterloo webpage.

Iowa City | September 26 – Climate Fest Booth

Thinking about going electric? Talk with the people who already have.

Join local EV drivers for an informal meetup where you can check out different vehicles, ask questions, compare experiences, and learn what it’s really like to own an EV in Iowa. No sales pitches. Just honest conversations and a chance to connect with fellow drivers and the EV-curious.

If you have an EV and want to participate, please sign up on the National Drive Electric Month website, as space is limited. For more information, please visit the City of Iowa City’s Climate Fest webpage.

Ames | October 17 – EcoFair Booth

Curious about electric vehicles, pollinator gardens, renewable energy, or simple ways to live more sustainably? The Ames EcoFair brings together local organizations, community groups, and City departments for a fun morning of learning, conversation, and discovery. Stop by the EV showcase, visit with Iowa Clean Cities, enjoy live music, and explore sustainability initiatives happening in Ames.

If you have an EV that you would like to showcase, please sign up on the National Drive Electric Month website. For more information, please visit the City of Ames’ EcoFair webpage.

Coralville | November 10 – Iowa Energy Summit Session

Where should charging stations go, and how can communities make the most of their investment?

Join us for “Driving Iowa Forward: Building an Affordable and Accessible EV Charging Network,” an interactive discussion on Iowa’s evolving charging landscape. Drawing from real-world planning efforts across the state, this session will explore funding opportunities, site selection, rural accessibility, utility coordination, and the practical steps that help move charging projects from concept to implementation.

Whether you’re a local official, planner, utility representative, economic developer, or fleet manager, you’ll leave with ideas and strategies to support transportation and economic development goals in your community.

Register for the Iowa Energy Summit today!

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