On June 7, 2016 the Department of Energy (DOE) re-designated the Houston-Galveston Clean Cities Coalition (HGCCC) as an official Clean Cities program for the next three years. The HGCCC continues to move forward with data collection for both quarterly Alternative Fuel Price Report and the Alternative Fuel Data Center’s fueling station locator. The DOE praised HGCCC with the wide range of assistance programs offered by the coalition. Offering training for mechanics , code officials/ first responders, and gap loan program for small companies.
The Department of Energy's Clean Cities program advances the U.S.'s economic, environmental, and energy security by supporting local actions to cut petroleum use in transportation