named programs · 4 · from sources
what they call their work
Energy to Communities (E2C) Expert Match
Connects local governments, utilities, and nonprofits with national lab experts to address short-term energy and transportation challenges, including EV infrastructure and fleet electrification.
Technical Response Service (TRS)
Provides expert technical assistance on alternative fuels, vehicle technologies, infrastructure development, and cost analysis to Clean Cities coalitions, industry stakeholders, and the public.
Valley of the Sun Electric Vehicle Ride and Drive
Hosts public events allowing individuals to test-drive electric vehicles and learn about charging, incentives, and ownership costs in collaboration with tribal and utility partners.
Waste to Energy and Materials Technical Assistance Program
Offers free technical support to state, local, and Tribal governments on converting municipal solid waste into energy, advanced materials, and critical minerals.
activities · 3 clusters
what they do
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Zero-Emission Fleet Transition Support 3 activities
- Notifying members of opportunitiesProvides members with notifications regarding funding opportunities, conferences, partnerships, and projects related to clean transportation.
- Offering technical assistance on clean fuel technologiesProvides access to a Technical Response Service staffed by experts to answer questions about alternative fuels, advanced vehicles, and energy efficiency strategies.
- Providing alternative fuel and vehicle informationOffers access to a web-based alternative fuel station locator, a directory of OEM alternative fuel vehicles with specifications and cost comparisons, and personalized equipment profiles. It also provides general information and resources on alternative fuels and transportation technologies to various stakeholders.
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Zero-Emission Vehicle Deployment & Public Adoption 2 activities
- Developing and promoting EV trip planning resourcesDevelops and releases resources like 'Ride Your Range Scenic Byways' to provide EV charging-matched scenic routes in Arizona, including popular byways like the Apache Trail and Route 66, and introduces projects like ChargeWest to the public.
- Facilitating EV Ride and Drive eventsParticipates in and mans booths at EV Ride and Drive events for community members and municipal employees to share information on electric vehicles and alternative fuels.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Estimating petroleum fuel displacementEstimates the amount of petroleum fuel displaced in Arizona annually and shares this data with the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Clean Cities Coalition Program.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
the money
revenue
Total revenue$117K
Contributions & grants$105K90%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$170%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$99K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$35K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$111K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$110K
4 years on record · 2019–2022 · YoY revenue +45.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DONALD COVERT | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 30 | $36K |
| WILLIAM SHEAFFER | OTHER | 10 | $803 |
relationships · 59
who they work with
- ADOT Partner — ADOT is listed as a partner of the Valley of the Sun Clean Cities Coalition.
- APS Partner — Stakeholder that recognized the need for an independent organization to address alternative fuel and sustainability issues.
- ASU Sustainable Cities Network Partner — ASU’s Sustainable Cities Network is a partner that connects ASU’s research and technical capabilities in sustainability with challenges facing communities in Arizona.
- American Lung Association Partner — Collaborates with the American Lung Association to promote access to biobased fleet and facilities training programs for professionals.
- American Lung Association Partner — The American Lung Association is listed as a partner.
- Argonne National Laboratory Government — DOE-affiliated research institution providing scientific support for clean transportation technologies and data.
- Argonne National Labs Partner — Provides members with access to experts and resources from Argonne National Labs.
- Arizona Department of Transportation Partner — Collaborates on clean transportation initiatives, including the Arizona Electric Vehicle Program.
- Arizona Public Service Partner — Cresencio Celaya Rivera, a Board Member of Valley of the Sun Clean Cities Coalition, is affiliated with Arizona Public Service.
- Arizona Public Service (APS) Partner — Arizona Public Service (APS) is a partner committed to providing affordable and reliable energy and advancing clean energy, with a goal of 100% clean carbon-free energy by 2050.
- Arizona State University Sustainable Cities Network Partner — Anne Reichman, a Board Member of Valley of the Sun Clean Cities Coalition, is affiliated with Arizona State University Sustainable Cities Network.
- Biobased Academy Partner — Biobased Academy is listed as a partner.
- BreatheEV Coalition — BreatheEV is a member of the coalition, providing reservation-enabled EV charging solutions nationwide.
- ChargeWest Partner — ChargeWest is a partner, described as a collection of Inter-mountain West states committed to improving electric corridors across the western United States.
- ChargeWest Partner — Participating partner in the ChargeWest EV corridor collaborative to support electric vehicle infrastructure planning across eight Intermountain West states.
- ChargeWest Project Coalition — Participates in the ChargeWest Project, an 8-state collaborative committed to improving electric corridors across the western United States.
- ChargeWest Project Partner — Organizes the ChargeWest EV First Responder training event.
- City of Mesa Partner — The City of Mesa is listed as a partner and utilizes clean alternative fuels in its fleets to improve air quality.
- City of Mesa Utilities Partner — Anthony Cadorin, a Board Member of Valley of the Sun Clean Cities Coalition, is affiliated with City of Mesa Utilities.
- City of Phoenix Coalition — The City of Phoenix is a member of the coalition and is a leader in alternative fuel use and sustainable practices.
- City of Phoenix Partner — Scott Chandler, Vice Chair of Valley of the Sun Clean Cities Coalition, is affiliated with the City of Phoenix.
- City of Phoenix Partner — Stakeholder that recognized the need for an independent organization to address alternative fuel and sustainability issues.
- City of Scottsdale Coalition — The City of Scottsdale is a long-time member of the Valley of the Sun Clean Cities Coalition, sharing the goal of improving air quality through alternative fuels.
- City of Scottsdale Partner — Bill Kohn, a Board Member of Valley of the Sun Clean Cities Coalition, is affiliated with the City of Scottsdale.
- City of Scottsdale Partner — Stakeholder that recognized the need for an independent organization to address alternative fuel and sustainability issues.
- City of Sedona’s Sustainability Department Partner — Worked together to hold successful EV Ride and Drives.
- Clean Cities Coalition Program Network — Shares information from the Annual Fuel Report with the Clean Cities Coalition Program.
- Clean Cities and Communities Network — Collaborates closely with the Technical Response Service (TRS) network.
- Clean Cities and Communities (CC&C) Network — The coalition is part of the Clean Cities and Communities (CC&C) network, a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) partnership to advance clean transportation nationwide.
- Department of Energy (DOE) Government — Shares information from the Annual Fuel Report with the DOE.
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