Clean Cities Coalition

Environment and Recycling

Overview

The Western Riverside County Clean Cities Coalition brings together local government and private industries to expand the use of alternatives to petroleum fuel, by promoting the education and adoption of advanced technologies in transportation. The Coalition helps municipalities manage the expanding use of alternative fuel vehicles (AFV) in the sub region while promoting resources strengthening AFV infrastructure.

Western Riverside County Clean Cities Coalition

The Western Riverside County Clean Cities Coalition (Coalition) was established as a WRCOG Program in 1997 and is part of a national network of about 75 Coalitions supported by the U.S. Department of Energy. The Coalition brings together local government and private industries to expand the use of alternatives to petroleum fuel and promote education and technical assistance in support of advanced technologies in transportation.

Inland Zero Emission Vehicle Network

The Inland Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Network serves as a resource hub, fostering collaboration, sharing information, and supporting the adoption of ZEV technologies. Participants include local agencies, utilities, fleet operators, regulators, educational institutions, manufacturers, fuel providers, community organizations, and more.

Regular meetings and periodic site visits allow participants to better understand ZEV policies, expand their networks, access resources, and gain hands-on experience with zero-emission vehicle technologies.

Working in partnership with the Southern California Clean Cities Coalition, WRCOG continues to maintain and grow this effort to provide a broader resource throughout the Inland Empire.

For more information about the Network or how to participate, contact Mei Wu (mwu@wrcog.us) or Taylor York (tyork@wrcog.us).

2025 Network Regular Meetings

November 5

2026 Network Regular Meetings

January 14
March 4
May 6
July 8
September 9
November 4

Annual ZEV Network Forum

August 27, 2026 – Riverside Convention Center – More details forthcoming.

The Annual ZEV Forum provides an opportunity for zero-emission vehicle stakeholders in the Inland Empire to network, share resources, hear from industry experts, and experience zero-emission vehicle technologies first-hand. Workshops and interactive sessions facilitate discussion and information sharing around technology, policies, programs, and other important efforts to expand ZEV deployment in the Inland Empire.

For more information about the Network or how to participate, contact Mei Wu (mwu@wrcog.us) or Taylor York (tyork@wrcog.us).

Community Mobility Options Project – Electric Vehicle Get in Drive Everywhere (EVGIDE)

Working with community partners, the Coalition completed a Community Transportation Needs Assessment (CTNA) in 2021 for focused census tracts in the Cities of Corona, Hemet, and Moreno Valley. The project was funded by the Clean Mobility Options (CMO) Program, supported by the California Air Resources Board. The goal of this work was to aid understanding of mobility needs and the options available in disadvantaged communities within the subregion that experiences the highest burden from air pollutants and stands to benefit the most from transportation solutions.

WRCOG was awarded a $1.5M grant to support the deployment of zero-emission community car-share vehicles in the subregion. The project will deploy 15 vehicles across the Cities of Corona, Moreno Valley, Hemet, and San Jacinto, which residents can “rent” hourly using a mobile application.

Visit EVGIDE for more info

Western Riverside County Municipal Green Zones

WRCOG has been awarded funding through the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the California Energy Commission (CEC) under the Advanced Technology Demonstration and Pilot Project (ATDPP) program, in the Municipal Green Zones category.

This project is a collaborative effort with several Local Partner Agencies, including:

City of Banning
City of Moreno Valley
Riverside County Purchasing and Fleet Services
Riverside County Transportation and Land Management Agency

WRCOG is also partnering with the Long Beach Clean Cities Coalition, whose industry-leading technician training was developed by the Cerritos College Advanced Transportation and Logistics Center.

What the Grant Will Support:

Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Deployment: Purchase and integration of ZEVs into local agency fleets.
Charging Infrastructure: Installation of EV charging stations to support fleet operations.
Technical Training: Hands-on training for fleet technicians to ensure safe, efficient, and long-term vehicle maintenance.
Transition Toolkit: A guide documenting lessons learned, challenges, and best practices to help other agencies plan and execute their own ZEV transitions.