Connecting you with experts and funding to switch to alternative fuels.
The information and connections you’ll need to reduce costs & emissions with alternative fuels
Tennessee Clean Fuels is the home of the East and Middle-West Tennessee Clean Fuel Coalitions. We serve as fleet guides to navigate alternative fuels and advanced vehicle technologies in the 21st century. Both coalitions that make up TNCleanFuels are nonprofits, and designated participants in U.S. DOE’s Clean Cities Program.
TNCleanFuels has got decades of experience and the passion about our work to make good things happen for your fleet. No matter if you’re just beginning to explore the world of alternative fuels, or are ready to hit the accelerator, we’re here to help and happy to be your guide.
We are two nonprofits whose reach spans the Mississippi River to the Appalachian Mountains
Tennessee Clean Fuels Stakeholder Map
Tennessee Clean Fuels works with stakeholders throughout the state, representing an array of organizations. Public and private fleets, industry partners, local power companies and other utilities, school districts, and many others comprise our clean fuels network. All of these organizations help to further our collective mission of accelerating the adoption of cleaner, more efficient transportation solutions across the state and nationally. Some icons are clickable to learn more about those stakeholders!
ETCF and MWTCF are partners in the Clean Cities and Communities Program!
Click on the logo at right to visit the national program website and learn about the ~80 coalitions across the country.
LATEST NEWS
Go Electric, Go Affordable: Why a Used EV is Your Best Bet
Originally published by the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy - February 11, 2026 Used electric vehicles are cheaper than comparable gas-powered vehicles. And with more inventory than ever before, EVs deliver on consumer choice. Read [...]
Adoption of electric vehicles tied to real-world reductions in air pollution, study finds
This article was originally published by Zara Abrams for the Keck School of Medicine of USC's Newsroom on January 23, 2026. Using satellite data, Keck School of Medicine of USC researchers reported the first statistically [...]
Crosstown Concourse: Memphis, TN
Crosstown Concourse, the iconic "vertical village" in Memphis, Tennessee, continues to lead the way in [...]
Motlow State Community College: McMinnville, TN
Motlow State Community College is demonstrating its commitment to modern infrastructure and sustainability through [...]
Advancing Hydrogen Generation and Energy Storage Through Next-Generation Electrolyzers
Originally Published by the Tickle College of Engineering Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering - [...]
New Propane School Buses Rolling Through Washington County
Originally Published by Washington County Schools (TN) on March 3, 2026 Washington County Schools (TN) [...]
Judge protects billions for reliable EV charging; cleaner air and lower driving costs across the country
This press release was originally published by Plug In America on January 23, 2026. SEATTLE [...]
Propane Autogas: Where Sustainability Meets Operational Reality
This article was originally published for ACTNews on December 16, 2025. Fleet operators today [...]
UT’s Institute of Future Mobility Celebrates Strong Start
This article was originally published on January 6, 2026 by the University of Tennessee's Tickle [...]
EVBots Relocates to Chattanooga to Be Closer to the Logistics Hub
This article was written by Katelyn Biefeldt for teknovation.biz EVBots creates on-demand autonomous charging robots [...]
WHAT OUR MEMBERS SAY ABOUT US…
“Jonathan and Daniel have been a tremendous help in providing current, in-depth knowledge of available alternative fuels and technologies as well as practical ideas and guidance for operational implementation for the City of Chattanooga as we look to begin incorporating these into our fleet.”
ERIK SCHMIDT, DIRECTOR OF SUSTAINABILITY, THE CITY OF CHATTANOOGA“This group’s philosophy of hard work, dedication, and commitment has provided Kingsport the resources, knowledge, and support that has helped us become a successful green fleet and the largest propane user in Tennessee.”
STEVE HIGHTOWER, FLEET MANAGER, CITY OF KINGSPORT“Jonathan and his staff are hardworking and professional — and, they make work fun! They know the alternative fuels industry and the options that are available extremely well, and are excellent project managers.”
STEVE WALK, VP BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, PROTEC“With biodiesel, EVs, propane, and CNG, they’ve been there to help us better understand our options and guide us in the process. The clean fuel options in East Tennessee have grown over the years, and much of that is due to ETCleanFuels.”
BRYON FORTNER, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR, CITY OF SEVIERVILLE“Jonathan has provided ideas, education and solutions that were in the best interests of the City of Knoxville, and held meetings that were value-added and provided networking opportunities. I never hesitate to call Jonathan and his team. They have always been available for questions, concerns and explanations that provided clarity to my issues. I truly appreciate his dedication to providing fleets and individuals with his experience and expertise.”
Keith Shields, DIRECTOR OF FLEET SERVICES, CITY OF KNOXVILLESERVICES FOR FLEETS & VENDORS
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ETCF and MWTCF are partners in both Transportation Energy Partners and the Clean Transportation Network. Click on the logos below to visit the websites to learn more about how these entities are working to strengthen the Clean Cities and Communities Network to help advance our missions and our stakeholders!
East Tennessee Clean Fuels Coalition
Both East and Middle-West Tennessee Clean Fuels have earned the Platinum Seal of Transparency from GuideStar, the world’s largest database of nonprofit organizations. The Platinum seal status is the leading symbol of nonprofit transparency and accountability.
GuideStar provides a Seal rating (Bronze, Silver, Gold, or Platinum) on all 1.8 million IRS-registered nonprofit organizations. The goal is to provide as much information as they can so that a donor can make his or her own determination of where to donate money. The elements provided on each nonprofit can include: a) Verification of registration with the IRS; b) Financial data – Annual Revenue and Expenses, including IRS Forms 990 and independent audit reports; c) Mission Objectives; d) Impact Summary – from the nonprofit; and e) Individual reviews from those who’ve volunteered information on the nonprofit either directly through GuideStar or through the partner organization, GreatNonprofits. This information can then be used by both the nonprofit to encourage prospective donors, and, by donors to best determine who should get their money. Most information is available free online to website visitors.
To view the Coalition profiles, please click East and Middle-West!
Middle-West Tennessee Clean Fuels Coalition