Eastern Pennsylvania Alliance for Clean Transportation (EP-ACT)
Our Story
Eastern Pennsylvania Alliance for Clean Transportation is a standalone 501(c)(3) nonprofit and a titan of clean transportation in the Northeast. Designated in 1993, the coalition has expanded from its five-county Philadelphia roots to serve a massive 34-county territory across Eastern and Central Pennsylvania. Under the leadership of Executive Director Tony Bandiero, who has steered the organization for over 16 years, EP-ACT serves as a premier technical advisor and project architect, bridging the gap between major metropolitan hubs and vast rural landscapes.
Core Capabilities
Like all Clean Transportation Network members, Eastern Pennsylvania Alliance for Clean Transportation offers a core set of capabilities to stakeholders.
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High-level proficiency in "putting together projects"—identifying stakeholders, securing funding, and managing implementation from start to finish.
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Expert-level Principal Investigator (PI) experience; successfully managing multi-million dollar federal (DOE/Volkswagen Settlement) and state grants.
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Deep technical assistance for charging and fueling infrastructure, including large-scale corridor planning and utility coordination.
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Specialized in fleet transition planning, technician training coordination, and first responder safety programs.
Coalition Impacts in 2024
Energy Impact
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Over 18.2 million Gasoline Gallon Equivalents (GGE) reduced—one of the highest impacts in the national network.
Greenhouse Gas Reductions
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More than 121,900 tons of Greenhouse Gas Emissions prevented.
Funding Mobilization
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Successfully managed over $12.4 million in non-DOE funding in 2024 alone.
Fleet Leadership
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Meaningful reductions achieved across a massive portfolio including CNG (12M+ GGE), E85 (2.7M+ GGE), and Propane (2.5M+ GGE).
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
Legacy Powerhouse
EP-ACT has been a fixture in Pennsylvania for over 30 years. With Tony Bandiero at the helm, the coalition has moved from managing local conversions to spearheading projects valued at over $400 million. They are "the" known quantity for Pennsylvania's largest fleets, including AAA, UPS, and Aqua America.
Bridge Between Industry and Government
EP-ACT maintains ironclad partnerships with state agencies like PA DEP and PennDOT, while simultaneously navigating the needs of global corporate players. This unique positioning allows them to serve as a "DOT Connector," putting together complex projects that utilize a diverse range of stakeholders.
CNG & RNG Market Leaders
While the coalition is a leader in EVSE deployment, they maintain world-class expertise in gaseous fuels. Their 2024 data shows an industry-leading impact in CNG (displacing 12 million GGE), largely powered by massive landfill gas (RNG) projects with heavy-duty partners.
Education & Academic Integration
From working with Lower Merion School District for over 30 years to partnering with major universities on hydrogen and electric research, EP-ACT serves as a vital educational hub for the next generation of clean energy workers.