Delaware Clean Cities Coalition

The Delaware Clean Cities Coalition helps Delaware residents, businesses, and fleet operators work together to reduce the use of petroleum, develop regional economic opportunities, and improve air quality. The Coalition is housed within the DNREC Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy.

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Contact Information

Breanne Preisen
Clean Cities Coordinator
State Street Commons
100 W. Water Street,
Dover, DE 19904
302-735-3480

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The Coalition is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Vehicle Technologies Program and is charged with building partnerships to reduce petroleum use in Delaware’s transportation sector. It is part of a national network of clean cities coalitions.

The coalition is made up of over 40 stakeholders from state and local governments, Delaware businesses, fuel suppliers, vehicle retailers, fleet owners, non-profit organizations, and other interested parties. It provides tools and resources for voluntary, community-centered programs to meet its goals.

Coalition Goals

Reduce our dependence on petroleum
Familiarize fleet managers with the benefits of additional alternative fueled vehicles to their fleets
Serve as a knowledgeable resource for transportation topics, including new technologies and relevant incentives and grants
Improve Delaware’s air quality
Build partnerships between stakeholders
Increase domestic energy security

What are Alternative Fuels?

Alternative fuels are substitutes for gasoline or diesel that are used to produce power. Alternative fuels include electric, propane, natural gas, hydrogen, biodiesel, and ethanol. Alternative Fuel Vehicles (AFVs), which use one of the aforementioned fuels, are becoming increasingly popular. As the technologies for Alternative Fuel Vehicles have improved, costs of AFVs have come down. And AFV owners save more when oil prices increase.

Delaware Clean Cities Members

Members of the Delaware Clean Cities Coalition contribute technical expertise to the Coalition and support and participate in the efforts of the Coalition to increase the use of alternative fuel vehicles in the region. If your organization is interested in becoming a Coalition Member, please contact Breanne Preisen, the Delaware Clean Cities Coordinator.