Capitol Clean Cities of Connecticut is a coalition of stakeholders that has been designated by the U.S. Department of Energy since June 1999 to carry out the mission, vision, and goals of the program. There are nearly 100 coalitions in the United States.

Capitol Clean Cities of Connecticut supports programs and projects that decrease our dependency on imported oil and reduce air pollution. We work with stakeholders in the public and private sectors to deploy alternative and renewable fuels, idle-reduction measures, fuel economy improvements, and transportation technologies.

Over the past 3 years, Capitol Clean Cities has helped to reduce over 8,426,323 gallons of gasoline/diesel and 39,887 tons of greenhouse gas emissions.

      Goals & Objectives:

• Promote the Use of Alternate Fuels and Alternate Fuel Vehicles (AFVs)
• Accelerate Sales of Hybrid & Electric Vehicles
• Promote Informed Consumer Choice on Fuel Economy
• Encourage Use of Idle Reduction Technologies for Heavy Duty Trucks and Other Vehicles
• Facilitate Public and Private Projects