It's that time of year again when our members and stakeholders need to provide their data on alternative fuel usage. This information helps us demonstrate the regional adoption of alternative fuels such as propane, natural gas, biofuels, electricity, and hydrogen. Our team begins outreach every February to prepare for the submission of this information by the end of April. We collect a variety of data points from over 100 organizations throughout Washington state. National re

Application period open February 12, 2026 - April 23, 2026 Read the Grant Guidelines Now Funds available:  $15 million This notice announces funding available on a competitive basis to help schools in Washington reduce toxic diesel and greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fueled school buses by transitioning their fleets to zero emissions. Funding is also available for the development and implementation of vocational training projects to support the maintenance and operation

As of January 1, 2026, Washington has implemented a significant shift in its environmental and energy policy via HB 1409 . This legislation accelerates the state's Clean Fuel Standard (CFS) , moving from a 2% carbon intensity (CI) reduction target in 2025 to a 7% reduction target in 2026 . This 5% annual increase marks a departure from the previously scheduled gradual phase-in and has implications for fuel suppliers, fleet operators, and consumers. Understanding the Policy Sh

Diesel exhaust is a leading source of toxic air pollution in the Puget Sound. People living near major transportation corridors and port areas face the great risk, especially children, older adults, and people with existing health problems. The Puget Sound Clean Air Agency is seeking project partners who are interested in replacing diesel equipment or vehicles with zero-emission alternatives. Grant funding for diesel emission reduction projects may be available in the coming

Around 4,000 diesel drayage trucks serve the Ports of Tacoma and Seattle, located within the Duwamish Valley. These trucks transport goods from ports, cargo ships or neighboring rail yards for storage or distribution. Even traveling a short distance, diesel drayage trucks are a major contributor to increased emissions locally that impact the environment and public health.  However, the City of Seattle introduced the Heavy Duty Vehicle Electrification Incentive Pilot , which

Plug In America conducted a survey in January 2025 through March 2025 with 427 respondents that claimed that they lived in Washington and are EV users. The survey covered a few topics including favored EV models, influences, charging opportunities, costs and concerns.  Charging Accessibility  93.7% of Washington EV driver respondents report that they have access to an EV charging system at home with 86.4% of them having a Level 2 charger. As expected, the majority of these re

It has been a year since Mount Vernon Library Commons opened its doors to the public and established the nation’s largest EV charging hub.  The EV charging station found at the Mount Vernon Library Commons is the nation's largest EV charging hub with 9 e-bike charger lockers, 76 EV charging ports, 4 of which are DC fast chargers, and the potential to install 200 more charging ports in the future.  Mount Vernon Library Commons, an EMPOWER workplace, has become a model in resou

Breaking Barriers Collaborative   will be hosting free Fleet Electrification Accelerator informational webinars this December and in January 2026. In these sessions, a ttendees can expect support through hands-on assistance by experts who strive to help local businesses, nonprofit organizations and government agencies put their fleet electrification goals into action. We encourage all PNW businesses to join an informational webinar session to learn about the Accelerator progr

As of October 8th, 2025, the Washington Department of Ecology began accepting applications for zero-emission vehicle projects for funding. This grant program will fund $25 million of alternative fuel vehicles for eligible applicants. Those who may apply include: Organizations licensed in Washington State (e.g. Corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies, legal business entities, non-profit organizations, investor-owned utilities, contracted municipal utilities

The Washington State Electric Vehicle Charging Program (WAEVCP) is now open for applications.  The WAEVCP will award approximately $19.4 million total for the installation of EV charging stations funded by Washington’s Climate Commitment Act. Applicants for this competitive grant include public agencies, electric utilities, non-profit and private organizations. Applicants are qualified for the following funding categories: Multifamily residential Public charging Fleet/workpla

Tacoma Public Utilities will be showcasing one of the first electric dump trucks deployed in Washington state at GTSE 2025. This vehicle...

Western Washington Clean Cities (WWCC) has officially moved into the Tabor 100 Economic Development Hub in Tukwila. This move places us...

Join us for the Electric School Bus Summit on May 22, 2025, from 9:00–11:30 a.m. at the WSU Energy Office in Olympia, WA.  This event...

The Columbia-Willamette and Western Washington Clean Cities Coalitions are preparing for our Annual Alternative Fuels Survey. This survey...

Are you considering replacing your old diesel yard trucks in King, Kitsap, Pierce or Snohomish County? Now is the perfect time to explore...

Did you know? Washington’s new legislation, effective June 6, 2024, supports that all newly purchased school buses be zero-emission, with...

We’ve gathered some helpful information on tax exemptions available for zero-emission vehicles and machinery in Washington until 2025!...

Attention Clean Cities Members, Western Washington Clean Cities is partnered with the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency (PSCAA) to...

Columbia-Willamette Clean Cities (CWCC) and Western Washington Clean Cities (WWCC), in collaboration with Love’s Travel Stops & Country...

The Duwamish Valley, a hub of freight-related jobs and activities, hosts around 4,000 diesel drayage trucks that serve the Ports of...