Who We Are

Clean Cities is a voluntary government and industry partnership coordinated by the U.S. Department of Energy (www.eere.energy.gov/cleancities/). The program is designed to achieve a cleaner environment in major U.S. cities, reduce dependence on imported oil, and stimulate local economies by increasing the use of alternative fuels and alternative fuel vehicles. Over eighty cities and regions in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada have joined.

Honolulu Clean Cities focuses on Hawaii's alternative fuels and vehicles (electric vehicles, LPG (propane), biodiesel, ethanol, and hydrogen). Honolulu received official designation in August, 1995 (show photo) as the 38th Clean City.

The program is voluntary; organizations participate at whatever level they feel comfortable. For example, agreements between several fleets to use a single alternative fuel refueling site, instead of installing several alternative fuel sites, results in savings for everyone.

Participants are interested in protecting the environment; using and producing clean fuels or vehicles; reducing state and national dependence on imported petroleum; and working together for efficient use of locally-available energy and other resources.

Participants:

 

• American Lung Association of Hawaii
• American Public Works Association, Hawaii Chapter
• Ameron HC&D
• Board of Water Supply (Honolulu)
• Brewer Environmental Industries
• City & County of Honolulu
• Commercial Training Consultants
• Cummins Hawaii Diesel Power
• Del Monte Fresh Produce
• EA Engineering, Science, and Technology
• Electric Vehicle Association of Hawaii
• Engineers Surveyors Hawaii, Inc.
• Enova Systems
• E Vehicles of Hawaii (electric vehicle sales and service center)
• Fleet Street Graphics
• The Gas Company, a Division of Citizens Energy Services
• HT&T Truck Center
• Hawaii Detroit Diesel Allison
• Hawaii Electric Vehicle Demonstration Project
• Hawaii Natural Energy Institute
• Hawaii Transportation Association
• Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc.
• Oahu Fleet Safety Organization
• Pacific Biodiesel
• Pacific International Center for High Technology Research
• Pacific Machinery
• State of Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism
• Travel Plaza Transportation
• US General Services Administration (USGSA), Fleet Management Branch
• US Navy, Public Works Center

Goals:

 As stated in the Memorandum of Understanding, the objectives are to:

• Develop local industry and create alternative-fuel related industry;
• Develop reasonable cost alternative fuels and supporting infrastructure;
• Reduce operation and maintenance cost of vehicles;
• Reduce state and national dependence on imported petroleum for transportation fuel;
• Reduce air pollution caused by transportation fuel;
• Maintain records and statistics of alternative fuel vehicles to determine best fuel, vehicle, and task fit;
• Educate members and the public on alternative fuels and vehicle technology; and
• Promote efficient management and maximum utilization of existing local energy resources.

Awards:

The Honolulu Clean Cities coalition was recognized as an "Outstanding Clean City" by the US Department of Energy; has received an award from the Ford Motor Company for its excellent alternative fuels information program; and was awarded a grant from the US Department of Energy and the State of Hawaii for a "Multi-Tiered Alternative Transportation Fuels Outreach Program" which included funding for an "electron marathon," in which high school students build (and race!) electric vehicles, development of the Alternative Fueled Activity Book for kids, production of displays, and participation in exhibitions, trade shows, and seminars.

Meetings
& Special
Events:

 

Meetings are commonly held on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 531 Cooke Street (upstairs conference room), Honolulu, Hawaii. To receive meeting notices, email rprimiano (at) honolulu.gov. Scheduled meetings & special events: 

• Meeting: Tuesday, January 22, 2008, 1:30 PM
• Meeting: Tuesday, February 26, 2008, 1:30 PM
• Meeting: Tuesday, March 25, 2008, 1:30 PM
• Meeting: Tuesday, April 22, 2008, 1:30 PM
• Meeting: Tuesday, May 27, 2008, 1:30 PM
• Meeting: Tuesday, June 24, 2008, 1:30 PM
• Meeting: Tuesday, July 22, 2008, 1:30 PM
• Meeting: Tuesday, August 26, 2008, 1:30 PM
• Meeting: Tuesday, September 23, 2008, 1:30 PM
• Meeting: Tuesday, October 28, 2008, 1:30 PM
   
• Event: City Lights Parade, Saturday, December 6, 2008, 6:00 PM

Becoming
a Member:

 

As a Stakeholder in Honolulu Clean Cities, your organization will have access to many public and private sector organizations that share the common goal of a cleaner, greener, healthier, and energy independent Hawaii through alternate fuel use. Your organization will also have the opportunity to deliver its message through our participation in various exhibits, shows, displays, parades and other public events.

In order to join us "officially" and receive recognition for your participation, we require:

1. A non-binding letter of commitment (on your organization's letterhead),
    addressed to:
    Robert Primiano
    President, Honolulu Clean Cities
    c/o City and County of Honolulu
    1000 Uluohia Street
    Kapolei, HI 96707

    The letter should simply state that your organization is supportive
    of the objectives of Clean Cities and should indicate how your
    organization does (or will) support one or more of the objectives.
    If you have a fleet, please include information on any planned or
    projected alternative fuel or alternative fueled vehicle use.

2. A signed Addendum (http://www.state.hi.us/dbedt/ert/cc/mou-addendum2.pdf )
    to our non-binding Memorandum of Understanding
    (http://www.state.hi.us/dbedt/ert/cc/mou.pdf ).

3. Send the letter and Addendum to Robert at the address above.

That's it!

Whether or not you decide to join, please give us a call, drop us a line, check out the photo album, or come by in person to a monthly meeting. At the very least, you'll get to see some cool "clean fuel" cars and trucks!

Contact:

To find out about the next meeting or to request additional information,
contact Robert Primiano (president) at:
Phone: (808) 484-7500
Fax: (808) 484-7506
City and County of Honolulu
1000 Uluohia Street
Kapolei, HI 96707

e-mail: rprimiano @ honolulu.gov

Links:

DISCLAIMER:    Please note that we do not necessarily verify, endorse or agree with statements or opinions presented on the listed sites. Links are provided to sites that appeared to provide information, present additional perspectives, or lead to further discussion on this or related topics.

• National Clean Cities Home Page: www.ccities.doe.gov.
• National laws and regulations, reports, and other links: www.afdc.doe.gov.
• US DOE, Alternative Fuel Provider and State Fleet AFV Database: www.ott.doe.gov/credits.
• Energy Education Resources: Kindergarten Through 12th Grade - www.eia.doe.gov/bookshelf/eer/kiddietoc.html

For Members:

The letterhead and logos (in various file formats) are now on-line on the "for members only" page.

If you have pictures to add to the photo album page, please mail them to the attention of M. Tome at DBEDT-SID, P.O. Box 2359, Honolulu, Hawaii 96804; or (if they are in digital form) e-mail them to the webmaster at mtome @ dbedt.hawaii.gov.