The Columbia-Willamette and Western Washington Clean Cities Coalitions are preparing for our Annual Alternative Fuels Survey. This survey is a critical effort to collect data on the use of alternative fuels and vehicles across member fleets and the broader region.
Each year, this survey is a key undertaking for our coalitions as we engage a wide range of groups. Participation is a core component of membership, and all members are automatically invited to contribute. Additionally, we reach out to fleets beyond our membership—including government agencies, school districts, corporate fleets, utilities, transit agencies, and private companies—to ensure a diverse and representative snapshot of fleets operating across Oregon and Western Washington.
We also gladly accept and encourage entities outside of our network to email us if they wish to participate.
How to Participate
Survey Distribution: Templates will be sent via email in January 2025.
Submission Deadline: Completed data must be submitted via email by March 14, 2025.
Follow-Up: If you do not receive the template by February 1, 2025, please contact michelle@nwcleancities.org.
Results: The analyzed data will be returned to all participants approximately 6 months later.
What You Get
Participating contributes to a broader understanding of alternative fuel adoption across the region. You will also receive a report with:
Real numbers on Gallons of Gasoline Equivalent (GGE) reductions
Greenhouse Gas (GHG) reductions
Other specific performance metrics tailored to your fleet
What the Survey Covers
Participants will be asked to provide key details, including:
Vehicle type
Make and model
Fuel type (e.g., biodiesel, electric, natural gas, etc.)
Mileage and annual usage
Fueling station details, such as fuel type and infrastructure
To streamline the process, the survey is designed in Microsoft Excel and includes:
Dropdown menus for easy data entry
A logical progression from left to right
Expandable grey boxes that appear automatically as needed
Watch the Video to Learn How
For a quick overview, this video guides participants through the survey process and how to fill out the required information. Watch the Video
Why This Matters
Your participation helps us:
Identify opportunities to expand clean fuel infrastructure
Highlight successes in alternative fuel adoption
Support fleet managers with actionable, data-driven insights
If you have questions about completing the survey, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
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