Drive Clean Colorado Turns 33

On September 13, Drive Clean Colorado celebrates 33 years of bringing people together to accelerate clean transportation across our state.

DCC was founded in 1993 as part of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Clean Cities and Communities partnership. That relationship has shaped our work ever since, connecting Colorado with a nationwide network of coalitions, technical experts and transportation resources.

A great deal has changed over 33 years. New vehicles, fuels, infrastructure and technologies have created opportunities that were difficult to imagine in 1993. DCC has grown along with them while remaining focused on the work we do best: connecting stakeholders, sharing trusted information and helping fleets, businesses and communities turn ideas into practical projects.

Last week, at the Clean Cities and Communities Annual Workshop in Kansas City, the U.S. Department of Energy recognized that work with two awards:

• Excellence in Connecting Stakeholders, as exemplified by robust statewide engagement
• Excellence in Improving the Transportation Energy System, as exemplified by implementing and sustaining innovative transportation technologies

DCC Executive Director Bonnie Trowbridge was also inducted into the Clean Cities and Communities Hall of Fame, recognizing her longstanding leadership and contributions to the national partnership.

“Our Clean Cities and Communities partnership gives DCC access to knowledge and relationships from across the country, and our Colorado partners help us put those resources to work here at home,” said Trowbridge. “These awards reflect the skill and commitment of our team and the many people across the state who continue to share ideas, solve problems and build this work with us.”

DCC now works with fleets, utilities, businesses, local governments, state agencies, educators and community organizations throughout Colorado. Our team helps organizations evaluate vehicles and fuels, plan charging infrastructure, navigate funding opportunities and connect with the people and resources needed to move forward.

Thirty-three years of progress have been built one project, partnership and conversation at a time. Thank you to the U.S. Department of Energy, our Clean Cities and Communities colleagues, our members and partners, and the DCC team for making this work possible.

Happy birthday, DCC. We have plenty more road ahead.