Congratulations to our 2019 Award Winners!
Register Now to Attend the August 28th Awards Luncheon

GWRCCC is pleased to congratulate the recipients of the 2019 GWRCCC Achievement Awards for exemplary transportation initiatives in the DMV. GWRCCC will present the awards during our Annual Awards Luncheon on August 28th at Clyde's of Gallery Place located at 707 7th Street, NW, Washington, DC adjacent to the the Capitol One Arena and Gallery Place Metro. 

Register for Luncheon Attendance

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VISIONARY AWARDS
Recognizing exceptional regional leadership achievement and their organizations

Northern Virginia | John E. Potter
President and CEO | Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority
District of Columbia | David Do 
Director | DC Department of For-Hire Vehicles
Maryland | Maryland Zero Emissions Vehicle Infrastructure Council (ZEEVIC)
Maryland Dept. of Transportation
Earl Lewis, Chairman; Colleen Turner, Council Staff Director

CORPORATE LEADERSHIP AWARDS
Recognizing corporate leaders and their organizations for their alternative fuels program efforts

Electric Vehicles | EZ-EV 
Allison Murphy, Director of Marketing;Tony Haring, Customer Success
Biofuels | Renewable Energy Group (REG)
Jon Scharingson, Executive Director, Sales & Marketing
Workplace Charging | Capital One
Andrew Green, Senior Manager - Environmental Sustainability Office
E85 | Royal Farms
Thomas E. Ruszin, Fuel & Environmental Leader

FLEET LEADERSHIP AWARDS
Recognizing outstanding performance of fleets

Propane | Prince George's County, Department of Central Services
Leslie Jackson-Jenkins, Associate Director
Richard Hilmer, Fleet Management Division Chief
Erica Bannerman, Sustainable Energy Manager
Natural Gas | Arlington Regional Transit (ART)
Christian Dorsey, Chair - Arlington County Board
Mark Schwartz, Arlington County Manager
Biodiesel/E85 | DC Department of Public Works
Christopher Geldart, Director
Michael Carter, Assistant Director


SPECIAL RECOGNITION CATEGORIES
Recognizing outstanding achievements by individuals or organizations in 2019

Trailblazer Award | Renewable Natural Gas | DC Water
David Gadis, CEO
Biju George, Executive Vice President - Operations and Engineering
Chris Peot, Director - Resource Recovery 
GWRCCC Partner of the Year Award | DC Department of Transportation |Transit Delivery Division 
Everett Lott, Deputy Director
Jeffrey Bennett, Associate Director
Transit Fleet of the Year | Montgomery County Ride-On
Dan Hibbert, Division Chief
Automobile Dealership of the Year Award | Ourisman Honda 
John Ourisman, Principal
Electric Vehicle Advocacy Award | Sgt. Richard Hartnett     
Hyattsville, MD Police Department

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How We Operate

We are a public-private partnership in the greater Washington region, promoting the use of clean, American transportation fuels for homeland security and improved air quality. There are nearly 90 coalitions around the countries. Since its inception in 1993, Clean Cities and its stakeholders have displaced more than 2 billion gallons of petroleum.
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For information on the national Clean Cities Coalition network, see the US Department of Energy's website. 

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Our Focus

Building charging locations for your electric vehicles

Health impacts of diesel exhaust on neighborhoods

Use of clean natural gas in bus and truck fleets

Use of bio-fuels and propane wherever possible

The future of fuel cell vehicles

Public education and outreach

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Latest News

OLLI AUTONOMOUS ELECTRIC VEHICLE SHOWCASE AT THE JOINT BASE MYER-HENDRSON HALL 
July 16, 2019
The Olli Autonomous Vehicle Pilot Program is on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall from June 19 to September 19. Research is being conducted by the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center.  GWRCCC offered its members the experience of taking a ride on the autonomous vehicle. 

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THE PRESENTATIONS FROM THE DC AUTO SHOW ARE NOW POSTED
April 5-12  2019
​If you weren't able to make it to the Auto Show this year, there were plenty of amazing presentations and resources shared about Electric Vehicles (EVs) in the DC Region. Find stories abut future plans, available vehicle models, EV use in fleets and more. Read More >> 

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PROPANE WORKSHOP RECEIVES POSITIVE RECEPTION
May 30, 2019
Attendees filled up the room at the Propane Fleet Utilization Workshop and Tour hosted by Prince Georges County on Thursday, May 30th. There were presentations from Suburban Propane, Rousch, Blossman Gas, and Rick Hilmer, Prince George's County's Fleet Manager. 

There were also vehicles and small engine applications on display, as well as a tour of the fueling station. Photos and more information can be found at the link. Read More >>
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EZ-EV BRINGS AN EV EXPERIENCE TO THE DC AUTO SHOW 
May 1, 2019
Has the EV revolution arrived? EZ-EV thinks it has. EVs, they claim, can be less costly, run more smoothly, and fit your needs since more and more models are being made every day. If you didn't get the chance to go to the 2019 DC Auto Show, check out this video to see what people thought!

MARYLAND POLICE DEPARTMENT SWITCHES TO ELECTRIC VEHICLES - BOLT EV HITS RANGE AND PRICE REQUIREMENTS
June 18, 2018
​Even just a few years ago, electric vehicles were not deemed practical for emergency response teams to make the switch. However, a Hyattsville Police Department in Maryland has now made the switch, thanks in large part to their "EV-angelist" veteran officer,  Sergeant Richard Hartnett. So far they've been enjoying the new ride. Read More >>

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MOTORWEEK FEATURES THE DC CIRCULATOR ELECTRIC BUS
​November 2, 2018
Earlier this year, the DC Electric Circulator Bus won the GWRCCC 2018 Electric Fleet Leadership Award. The Electric Circulator Bus project is a pilot run by the District Department of Transportation (DDOT). In April this year, 14 new electric buses hit the road. They have been very successful, and the Clean Cities Coalition is happy to have helped MotorWeek feature them for a segment. Take a look! ​

25th ANNIVERSARY APPRECIATION VIDEO
October 1, 2018
Thank you to all the members and supporters for being leaders of alternative fuels in the DC area. There is a lot to be excited about in the future. We can't wait to see what the next 25 years bring. 

Please enjoy this video of Dennis A. Smith, director of the National Clean Cities Program, who gave a great speech about the mission of the Clean Cities Coalition at our 25th Anniversary Awards Luncheon.