The East Tennessee Clean Fuels Coalition (ETCFC) is nonprofit 501(c)3 working proactively with regional fleets and citizens to reduce dependence on foreign oil and improve regional air quality and sustainability. It is a voluntary effort that is built on our many partners working together to create change in East Tennessee.
Won't you join us?Come to a meeting, or call us to find out how you can become an East Tennessee Actor for Change!
The ETCFC is a participant in the the DOE's national Clean Cities program, which works toward these goals by furthering 1) the use of alternatives to gasoline and diesel and 2) advanced technology vehicles in the transportation sector. The five main focus areas are:
Alt. Fuels & Vehicles biodiesel, electricity, ethanol, natural gas and propane
Hybrid Electric Vehicles Reusing braking energy to improve economy
Idle Reduction Idling vehicles waste several billion gallons of fuel every year. Use 30 seconds as the rule!
Low-level Fuel Blends Blending alternative and conventional fuels
Fuel Economy Measures Use less and the benefits flow
1/15/10 - Nissan "LEAF Zero Emission Tour" visits Knoxville on trek through Tennessee - ETCFC takes 6 videos... see them here!
12/21/09 - Another round of funding from the state for public E85 and B20 stations is likely very soon! Stay tuned to the ETCFC to find out when it opens!
12/17/09 - Winter/Spring 2010 Tennessee Clean Fuels Advisor is out! View or grab it here.
12/1/09 - Growth Energy receives exciting news about E15 from EPA.
11/19/09 - ETCFC Fleet & Outreach Coordinator Wenny Ng is calling all current or past fleet biodiesel users in East Tennessee to get up to speed on your current actions.
11/17/09 - ETCFC Welcomes (5-time repeat) Founding Partner Sevier Transportation Board, and first time Supporting Partner the City of East Ridge! Thank you Partners!!
Biomass Magazine Daily News Feed
Alternative Fuels and Advanced Vehicles Data Center News Feed
The ETCFC holds regular meetings over lunch that are your best way to stay in-touch with all kinds of regional opportunities, including funding sources. Meetings are held monthly in Knoxville, and on alternating months in Chattanooga and in Tri-Cities (in Johnson City).
See our meetings page for information on when and where these meetings are held, and come join us!