The Valley of the Sun Clean Cities Coalition

About the VSCCC

The Valley of the Sun Clean Cities Coalition (VSCCC) began as the Maricopa Association of Governments Clean Cities Coalition in June 1995 as a local, public/private partnership striving to remove barriers to the deployment of alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) and the use of clean, alternative transportation fuels. The coalition’s stakeholders (link to stakeholder page) represent more than 60 government, utility, and business organizations.

In October 1997, the Maricopa Association of Governments Clean Cities Coalition became the 58th coalition nationally to join the US Department of Energy’s Clean Cities Program. The Clean Cities Program was created by the federal Energy Policy Act of 1992 (EPACT) to support voluntary efforts by government and business to reduce our countries dependence on foreign oil. There are now over 80 Coalitions nationwide committed to increasing the number of alternative fuel vehicles and amount of alternative transportation fuel consumed in their region.
In July 2002, after a brief period of inactivity, stakeholders representing local industry and government regrouped and began the process of reorganizing and refocusing the Clean Cities organization in Maricopa County. The reorganized and reenergized “Valley of the Sun” Clean Cities Coalition emerged with a new strategic plan (link to goals/objectives page) and vision for cleaner air and a future less dependent on foreign petroleum.
The VSCCC’s stakeholder fleets operate nearly 7000 AFVs and displace approximately 15 million gallons of gasoline annually with alternative fuels, such as, natural gas, biodiesel, propane, ethanol, and electricity. This represents 10% of the US’ annual consumption of alternative transportation fuel. Data collected in a 2002 survey.
VSCCC Organizational Structure

The VSCCC is governed by a Board of Directors elected by the membership. The Board will have the authority to institute various standing committees to accomplish the various tasks of the organization. The participation in these committees is purely voluntary. All stakeholders will be able to participate in standing committees. These committees will be responsible for making recommendations and reports to the Board of Directors and general stakeholder membership. The day-to-day administrative duties of the Coalition are completed by a part-time Executive Director & Coordinator.

Board of Directors
Dr. James Anderson, ASU
Rhett Crowninshield, Clean Energy
Israel Garza, Salt River Project
Danny Johnson, City of Scottsdale
Ray Hobbs, Arizona Public Service
Charlie Johnson, City of Peoria
Ron Serio, City of Phoenix

William Sheaffer, Executive Director



Standing Committees
Outreach and Public Relations- 
Vehicles and Infrastructure-

Coalition Coordinator
Mr. Corey Woods, VSCCC Coordinator 
corey@cleanairaz.org