Resources

ALTERNATIVE FUELS

Clean Fuels Development Coalition – U.S. clean fuel programs, requirements, components, and information about renewable fuels.

National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium – A collaboration of educational institutions whose mission is to educate new and existing automotive technicians to support the growing industry of alternative fuel and electric vehicles.

ASSOCIATIONS AND CONSORTIA

Alliance for Automotive Innovation – Positioning itself as the unified voice of the automotive industry, Auto Innovators supports cleaner, safer, and smarter personal transportation with the aim of helping transform the U.S. economy and sustain American ingenuity and freedom of movement.

California Hydrogen Business Council – A leading trade association that represents an array of organizations and advocates for the hydrogen and fuel cell industry.

CALSTART – A nonprofit organization working with businesses and governments to develop clean, efficient transportation solutions.

Clean Fuels Alliance America – Trade association supporting sustainable biodiesel, renewable diesel, and sustainable aviation fuel industry growth.

Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association – An industry association that advances the production, distribution, and use of hydrogen energy.

Propane Education & Research Council – A nonprofit organization that provides propane safety and training programs and invests in research and development of new propane-powered technologies.

ENERGY EFFICIENCY

Alliance to Save Energy – This nonprofit coalition of business, government, environmental, and consumer leaders focuses on advancing U.S. energy efficiency policy.

American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy – A nonprofit research organization that develops policies to reduce energy waste and combat climate change.

Fueleconomy.gov – The official U.S. government source for fuel economy estimates and information.

ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS

American Lung Association – The American Lung Association works to protect public health from air pollution by addressing clean air policy, climate change, and promotion of electric vehicles.

Coalition for Clean Air – California non-profit working to protect public health, improve air quality. and prevent climate change.

Natural Resources Defense Council – An environmental action organization that supports green living, smart growth, green building, and energy efficiency, along with many other environmental issues.

Sierra Club – This environmental organization promotes responsible use of the earth’s ecosystems and resources while educating the public on protecting the natural and human environment.

Union of Concerned Scientists – UCS is a member-supported nonprofit focused on activities that promote a safer and healthier world.

GOVERNMENT/REGULATORY

California Air Resources Board – California agency focused on clean energy programs, workshops, business assistance and training, air quality and emissions, and laws and regulations.

California Energy Commission – Energy policy and planning for the state of California.

Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) – Information on research and development projects for the Department of Defense.

Department of Energy – Clean Cities Program – Program that supports clean alternative fuel vehicles and provides information about vehicle support guidelines, AFV incentives and laws, and various other links to alternative fuel vehicle information.

Department of Transportation – Information on highway legislation and regulations, as well as the agency’s various projects and programs.

Energy Information Administration – Energy and fuel efficiency information, alternate fuel vehicles, transportation fuels, fuel cell vehicles, and renewable energy.

Environmental Protection Agency – Information on pollution prevention, pollutants, and toxins in an effort to protect our natural environment.

International Energy Agency – A forum of 29 member countries that studies the world’s energy supply, with many statistics, publications, and reports on oil and alternative fuel sources.

National Transportation Research Center – Oak Ridge National Laboratory provides information and data that impact national policy, inform consumer decisions, and shape vehicle and transportation architectures for a safe, sustainable mobility future.

Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy – U.S. Department of Energy office that works to build a clean energy economy by focusing on energy efficiency, renewable energy, and sustainable transportation.