Cooperative Agreement Summary

The NJ Clean Cities Coalition, a New Jersey nonprofit organization, received a $215,000 cooperative agreement from the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy under the Conservation Research and Development program (CFDA 81.086). Effective April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027, this award supports the Clean Cities and Communities Coalition Outreach, Engagement, and Market Tracking Program, which aims to enhance the nation's energy security, support economic prosperity, and improve air quality through locally driven transportation energy choices.

Under this cooperative agreement, the NJ Clean Cities Coalition delivers stakeholder engagement, technical assistance, and outreach services within New Jersey to advance the adoption of alternative and domestic energy resources in the transportation sector. The organization tracks and reports critical program and performance metrics related to petroleum reduction initiatives, while collaborating with public and private stakeholders to promote innovative mobility technologies. This work aligns with the Coalition's broader mission to support local decisions that reduce petroleum consumption and advance electric vehicle adoption, including continued involvement in electric school bus deployment initiatives.