What We Do:
Advancing Clean Transportation in the Houston Region
We help businesses and organizations switch from gasoline and diesel vehicles and equipment to cleaner alternatives. We provide guidance, connect them with experts, offer planning tools, and help identify funding opportunities.
How the Coalition Works
National Support, Regional Leadership
The U.S. Department of Energy funds the Coalition and sets the national mission. The Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) houses the Coalition, provides staff and program support, while our leadership team and stakeholders identify regional priorities and guide our direction. Together, all three keep the Coalition aligned with national goals and responsive to the Houston region’s needs.
Our Missions
Clean Cities and Communities National Mission:
Clean Cities and Communities advances the nation’s environment, energy security, and economic prosperity through collaboration with communities by building partnerships with public and private stakeholders.
Our Coalition’s Mission:
Our mission is to advance a cleaner transportation system by helping stakeholders transition their fleets to cost-effective vehicles and technologies that use cleaner, alternative fuels, while remaining fuel-neutral and responsive to regional needs.
Our Coalition Region
Our Coalition serves eight counties: Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Liberty, Montgomery, and Waller. Together, these counties make up the Houston-Galveston-Brazoria eight-hour ozone nonattainment area, where cleaner transportation can help improve regional air quality.
Become a Stakeholder
Choose from four stakeholder levels based on how involved you’d like to be. Participation is free, and you can update your level at any time.
1.Coalition Supporter
I support the Coalition’s mission and goals and want to be recognized as part of the regional clean transportation community.
2. Connected Stakeholder
I want to receive Coalition news, helpful information, and invitations to meetings and events. I’m also interested in adopting alternative fuels or helping others transition their fleets.
3. Active Stakeholder
I plan to participate in Coalition activities, including meetings, workshops, and other events. I want to connect with others and contribute to regional clean transportation efforts.
4. Coalition Partner
I want to take an active role in advancing the Coalition’s mission. I’m interested in serving on the leadership team, joining a subcommittee, or volunteering for Coalition projects.
about us
Coalition Leadership and Staff
Ryan Dixon – Chair
Bio Coming Soon
Ahmed Farghaly – Vice Chair
Bio Coming Soon
Andrew DeCandis – Co-Director
Bio coming soon.
J. Ben Finley
Co-Director
Ben earned a master’s degree in Environmental Management from Hardin-Simmons University. He joined H-GAC as a regional planner in 2008 and now serves as a Principal Program Coordinator in the Air Quality program. A Coalition staff member since 2018, Ben specializes in identifying grant funding opportunities that support vehicle replacements..