Become a Clean Cities Member

Category: Membership

Silicon Valley Clean Cities Coalition is a Department of Energy (DOE) funded program that encourages both public and private fleet operators to convert to alternative fuels where economically practical. The Silicon Valley Clean Cities Coalition (SVCCC) was established in October 1994, making it one of the first Clean Cities Coalitions in the nation.

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Prospective Members must sign the Membership Application which signifies the commitment to work together to achieve the goals and objectives of the coalition.

Download the Membership Application (PDF)

To join the Silicon Valley Clean Cities Coalition, please complete this form and mail it, along with your payment, to:

Breathe California of the Bay Area
1469 Park Ave.
San Jose, CA 95126

Membership Benefits

Collective Effort:  Membership in the Coalition provides a forum for joint action in working towards the common goals of reducing air pollution, global warming and the importation of petroleum.

Legislative Influence:  The Coalition is active at the federal and state levels, seeking support for alternative fuels including financial incentives for vehicle purchases, infrastructure development and fuels. Participation in the Coalition helps provide members a voice in these legislative processes, while each member's participation bolsters the collective effort of the Coalition as a whole.

Public Image:  Membership in the Coalition identifies your business or agency as environmentally friendly and active in addressing environmental concerns.

Financial Assistance:  As a Clean Cities organization, the Coalition has access to grants specifically allocated for our purposes. These grants provide funding for the purchase of vehicles and the installation of refueling and recharging facilities. The Coalition provides assistance in developing project proposals and expertise in writing grant applications.

Education: The Silicon Valley Clean Cities Coalition provides up-to-date information on the latest developments in alternative fuel vehicles and provides technical training on alternative fuel vehicles through the Advanced Transportation Technologies as well as hosting educational workshops.

Practical Experience:  Coalition membership provides access to entities currently employing alternative fuel vehicles, providing the opportunity to learn from the experiences of others.

Leveraging Resources:  The development of partnerships among members allow for the leveraging of resources and the sharing of costs, such as developing hared fueling facilities or providing access to existing private facilities.
Market Access: The broad range of membership in the Coalition provides mutually beneficial business opportunities to members.