Membership Overview: 2010

Organization Overview
Pittsburgh Region Clean Cities (PRCC) is a 501c3 nonprofit membership organization and a branch of the US Department of Energy’s Clean Cities Program.

Our mission: The mission of Clean Cities is to advance the energy, economic and environmental security of Western Pennsylvania.  By expanding and developing the markets for alternative fuels and energy in both the public and private transportation sectors, we will create jobs and a more vibrant economy for the region.

How we working to achieve our mission:
1. With public-private partnerships, build and support the infrastructure needed for a strong alternative fuel and alternative vehicle market in Western Pennsylvania.

2. Serve the needs of its member organizations through education, business consulting, development/grant writing, and management of Federal and State-funded projects.

3. Serve as the designated regional organization for all US Department of Energy Clean Cities Program initiatives, including coalition management and project funding.

Here’s what we do with your membership dollars:

1. Coalition Building – PRCC maintains a member network of business, nonprofit, and government stakeholders  in order to pool resources and achieve our strategic objectives. Our members need to be well connected our vast network of resources.  We provide members with guidance and support in performing market research, technical implementation of projects, advocacy to state and federal funding entities, as well as grant writing  and management of alternative fuel/vehicle projects.
2. Clean Pump Initiative — PRCC builds and maintains fueling stations that provide access to alternative fuels for its members. Three stations are currently under construction, and three more are planned in the next 18 months. Through the use of our stations, PRCC members often benefit from incentives provided by the State of PA for any incremental cost increase in fuel.

3. PA Green Fleets/Green Fleet Service — Our members must also have vehicles that can take advantage of infrastructure. PRCC will secure Federal and State funding as well as tax incentives to convert fleets and individual vehicles to use alternative fuel. As these vehicles are converted, we are committed to having a support network of trained mechanics and engineers to install and maintain alternative fuel systems.

Membership Program: Membership Level & Donation Amounts

Individual $150

1. Access to PRCC alternative fueling stations.
2. Monthly updates on applicable federal and state legislation.
3. Free access to all member meetings and lunches, Reduced fee access to all workshops and conferences.

Non-Profit $300

All of the above plus:
1. At least two 1-hour consulting sessions on business/market development for any alternative fuel or alternative fuel vehicle project.
2. Technical support for alternative fuel/vehicle projects.

Bronze $500

All of the above plus:
1. Access to all PRCC resources including market data, PRCC/ Department of Energy operations consulting as needed, and ability to contact to all other PRCC members through PRCC.

Silver $1000

All of the above plus:
1. An additional 2 hours (for a total of 5) 1-hour consulting sessions on business/market development for any alternative fuel or alternative fuel vehicle project.
2. 24/7 direct access to PRCC technical support for PRCC-assisted projects, plus priority access for Clean Cities Information Service — a hotline for any pressing or difficult questions about alternative fuel/vehicle projects.
3. Your Company Name listed on our website and promotional materials.
4. Discounted (25%) grant writing and project management for state and federal grant applications.

Gold $2000

All of the above plus:
1. An additional 7 hours (for a total of 10) 1-hour consulting sessions on business/market development for any alternative fuel or alternative fuel vehicle project.
2. Free Access for up to 3 individuals for each educational conference.
3. 8 free hours plus discounted (25%) grant writing and project management for state and federal grant applications.

Platinum/Sponsor $4000 and up

All of the above plus:
1. Grant writing and project management for any applicable federal and state programs.
2. Your Company Name as a sponsoring entity for the monthly newsletter, quarterly stakeholder meetings, and all educational conferences and events.
3. A seat on the advisory committee for all PRCC strategic decision making.

Become a Member!

Email us! (coordinator@pgh-cleancities.org)

Or, select your level and donate at that amount. We will contact you for additional information and to set up our first meeting.