Wisconsin Clean Cities
Our Story
Wisconsin Clean Cities (WCC) operates as a foundational technical node for the deployment of sustainable transportation solutions throughout the North Central region. Designated by the U.S. Department of Energy in 1994, this standalone 501(c)(3) nonprofit serves the entire state of Wisconsin, including tribal lands. Under the leadership of Executive Director Fred Schnook, the coalition functions as a neutral intermediary, bridging the gap between state-level energy policy and the operational constraints of public and private fleets. WCC prioritizes a multi-technology approach, grounding the energy transition in empirical data and collaborative infrastructure development to ensure regional energy security.
Core Capabilities
Like all Clean Transportation Network members, Treasure Valley 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 36.8 million Gasoline Gallon Equivalents (GGE).
Atmospheric Impact
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Prevented more than 365,000 tons of Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHG).
Infrastructure Support
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Oversight of 141 public and private alternative fuel stations, including 88 EVSE ports.
Network Synergy
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Dominant GGE displacement led by CNG (58%), Biodiesel (24%), and Propane (15%).
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
Tribal and Rural Inclusion
The coalition facilitates energy-efficient development within tribal nations, strengthening partnerships through specialized projects such as emergency response training for alternative fuel vehicle incidents.
Integrated Infrastructure Strategy
WCC excels in managing the logistical complexity of a statewide network. We coordinate the transition of diverse vehicle classes—ranging from heavy-duty CNG refuse trucks to school bus electrification—across both urban centers and rural territories.
Educational and Workforce Development
Through strategic career fairs and university partnerships, the coalition bridges the gap between emerging technology and the future workforce, exposing students to technical careers in the alternative fuel sector.
Public Sector Implementation
We maintain high-level trust with municipal authorities, as demonstrated by the successful deployment of Wisconsin’s first electric refuse fleet in the city of Madison.