Arkansas Clean Cities
Our Story
Arkansas Clean Cities (ACC) functions as a strategic bridge between alternative fuel technology and the state’s unique rural and urban landscapes. Operating as a nonprofit hosted within a private institution, the coalition identifies and engages non-traditional stakeholders to expand the reach of clean transportation. Under the leadership of Executive Director Barrett Hunnicutt—who brings a deep background in higher education administration and curriculum development—ACC serves as an institutional convener for sustainable energy solutions. By prioritizing workforce development and agricultural partnerships, the coalition ensures that the energy transition is integrated into both the state’s economic backbone and its academic systems.
Core Capabilities
Like all Clean Transportation Network members, Central Texas Clean Cities offers a core set of capabilities to stakeholders.
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High-level proficiency in conducting fleet data analysis (AFLEET) and creating long-term transition roadmaps.
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Experts in organizing "Ride & Drives," webinars, and community listening sessions that demystify new technology for the public.
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Experienced in serving as a Principal Investigator and subrecipient on federal and state grants.
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Providing deep-dive support for charging/fueling infrastructure and first responder safety training.
Coalition Impacts in 2024
Energy Impact
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Successfully displaced over 128,790 Gasoline Gallon Equivalents (GGE).
Greenhouse Gas Reductions
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Prevented approximately 899 tons of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions.
Agricultural Reach
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Connected with 500+ farmers through unique crop insurance partnerships.
Fuel Diversity
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Meaningful reductions achieved across Natural Gas and Propane.
Major Projects & Accomplishments
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The Atlas Project
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The Echo Project
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The Brightline Project
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The Northgrid Project
Agricultural Stakeholder Integration
The coalition excels at identifying "door-opener" stakeholders who operate outside traditional energy circles. A primary example is ACC’s partnership with Arklamiss, a crop insurance provider, which has granted the coalition direct access to over 500 farmers to discuss the adoption of high-blend Biodiesel (B-20) and other sustainable practices.
Higher Education and Curriculum Development
With an executive director specializing in academic administration, ACC leads the region in creating accredited pathways for the clean energy workforce. The coalition currently collaborates with Southeast Arkansas College (SEARK) to develop an EVSE CDL program and a technical degree in sustainable energy solutions, ensuring a long-term, qualified talent pipeline.
Rural-Urban Connectivity
ACC navigates the distinct logistical requirements of Arkansas’s varied geography. By balancing urban-focused projects like transit electrification with rural-focused agricultural fuel adoption, the coalition ensures that clean transportation initiatives are not geographically isolated but are instead distributed across the state’s diverse economic sectors.
Strategic Institutional Partnerships
Beyond municipal fleets, the coalition maintains deep working relationships with the Farm Service Agency, the Arkansas Environmental Federation, and various K-12 school districts. These partnerships allow ACC to embed clean energy goals within existing institutional frameworks, from regional planning to vocational training.