Michigan Clean Cities

What Michigan Clean Cities does

Michigan Clean Cities (MICC) is a Detroit-based nonprofit coalition and a U.S. Department of Energy Clean Cities program partner, founded in 1997 (with its DOE designation formalized in 2003) and operated as a program of NextEnergy. The organization serves as a statewide convener for public agencies, private fleets, utilities, nonprofits, and academic institutions working to advance alternative fuels, electric vehicles, and equitable mobility across Michigan. Its member coalition spans more than 75 organizations across government, utilities, education, and the private sector, making MICC a horizontal platform for cleantech and mobility coordination rather than a vertically integrated operator.

MICC's portfolio spans informational tools and programmatic platforms. Informational assets include an Alternative Fueling Station Locator, a Vehicle Cost Calculator, and a Battery Policies and Incentives Tool. Programmatic offerings include the Affordable Mobility Platform (AMP), an EV carsharing service targeted at under-served communities; EMPOWER, a workplace EV-charging readiness program; the Clear the Air for School Kids (CASK) initiative; and an Energy & Environmental Justice Initiative. The underlying technical surface is comparatively lightweight — primarily web-based lookup tools and program-management workflows — rather than a proprietary software platform.

The organization's revenue model combines membership dues and corporate sponsorships, philanthropic donations, and federal and state grant funding, most prominently from the U.S. DOE, Michigan EGLE, and MDOT. Recent award activity includes a 2024 federal Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) grant supporting Lansing EV charging deployment and a September 2024 MiVTTP project with the University of Michigan's Energy & Global Impact initiative. The customer base is a coalition of public, private, and academic stakeholders rather than transactional end consumers.

Name

Michigan Clean Cities

Legal name

Michigan Clean Cities

Website

https://michigancleancities.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Michigan Clean Cities is a Detroit-based nonprofit coalition and U.S. DOE Clean Cities designee that convenes 75+ public, private, and academic stakeholders to deploy alternative fuels, electric mobility, and equitable transportation programs across Michigan.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Clean Transportation Coalition Services

NAICS

Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (924)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Municipal & Public Works Specialty Vehicles (Street Sweepers, Sewer Jetters) (IMAHAIAI)

Keywords

• Clean transportation coalition
• Alternative fuel consulting
• EV adoption services
• Fleet electrification assistance
• Community mobility programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Detroit

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues and Sponsorships: Annual membership fees and sponsorships from fleet operators, corporations, utilities, and organizations supporting the coalition's mission. Membership benefits are being updated as of December 2024.
2. Donations: Individual and organizational donations supporting clean transportation initiatives. One-time donation payments accepted via check.
3. Federal and State Grant Funding: Reliance on federal funding from U.S. Department of Energy Clean Cities and Communities Partnership for programs and technical assistance. State grants from Michigan EGLE, MDOT, and other agencies support clean transportation projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Michigan Clean Cities is a nonprofit coalition that provides technical assistance, education, and program coordination to advance clean transportation in Michigan. Its core offerings include fleet consulting for alternative fuel and electric vehicle adoption, informational web tools (station locator, vehicle cost calculator), and community programs such as EV carsharing at affordable housing communities, workplace EV charging readiness support, clean school bus initiatives, and energy/environmental justice programs.

Product overview

Michigan Clean Cities is a non-profit coalition organization (not a traditional software product company) that provides clean transportation information, resources, and community programs. The organization's offerings consist of informational web tools including the Alternative Fueling Station Locator (for finding alternative fuel stations), Vehicle Cost Calculator (for calculating fuel costs and emissions), and Battery Policies and Incentives Tool. Additionally, they coordinate community programs including the Affordable Mobility Platform (EV carsharing at affordable housing), EMPOWER (workplace EV charging readiness), Clear the Air for School Kids (clean school bus initiative), and the Energy & Environmental Justice Initiative. These programs are collaborative initiatives rather than software products with technical integrations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Affordable Mobility Platform (AMP): An electric vehicle carsharing program deployed at multi-family housing communities, launched in 2022.
• EMPOWER
• Clear the Air for School Kids (CASK)
• Energy & Environmental Justice Initiative

Products and services

• Alternative Fueling Station Locator Web-based tool that allows users to search U.S. maps by state to find alternative fueling stations near them. Free public resource for fleet operators and consumers.
• Vehicle Cost Calculator Calculator tool to estimate annual fuel cost and greenhouse gas emissions for alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles. Free resource for fleet planning and consumer education.
• Battery Policies and Incentives Tool Search tool for policies and incentives related to batteries developed for electric vehicles and stationary energy storage. Free public resource for stakeholders navigating federal and state battery policy.
• Affordable Mobility Platform (AMP) Electric vehicle carsharing program deployed at multi-family affordable housing communities in Michigan and nationwide. Provides low-income residents with hourly and daily EV access ($5/hour, up to $50/day, with $10 one-time application fee). Operated in partnership with Forth Mobility and Mobility Development.
• EMPOWER (Equitable Mobility Powering Opportunities for Workplace Electrification Readiness) Workplace EV charging readiness program providing outreach, education, and technical assistance to employers and workplaces planning to install electric vehicle infrastructure for employees, visitors, and fleet use.
• Clear the Air for School Kids (CASK) Ongoing program supporting K-12 school districts and pupil transportation providers in transitioning to clean school buses and reducing engine idling. Provides technical assistance and grant navigation for school bus electrification.
• Energy and Environmental Justice Initiative Initiative incorporating internal policies and external activities to center equity in Michigan Clean Cities operations and clean transportation work, aligned with the Justice40 Initiative and DOE's Clean Energy and Environmental Justice Initiative.
• Coalition Membership Program Annual membership-based coalition for fleet operators, corporations, utilities, local governments, and nonprofits seeking clean transportation technical assistance, federal and state funding navigation, and access to the U.S. DOE national laboratory network. Membership benefits being updated as of December 2024.

Quantifiable outcome

• 81% of reported gasoline gallon equivalent reductions from propane autogas (LPG) with 34% of GHG emissions reductions from MICC stakeholders in 2023
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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App detail

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• LISC DetroitcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Collaboration on Detroit Clean Transportation Action Plan (CTAP) with residents of three Detroit Housing for the Future Fund apartment communities (Dreamtroit, The Charlotte, The Weber). Work supported by DOE's Clean Energy and Environmental Justice Initiative and Justice40 Initiative.
• U.S. Department of EnergycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024MICC is a U.S. DOE-designated Clean Cities coalition, bringing the power and knowledge of the U.S. national laboratory network for clean fleet planning and deployment. Provides access to federal funding programs including Clean Cities & Communities Partnership.
• Economic Growth Institute (EGI) at University of MichigancoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024EGI launched the Michigan Vehicle Technology Transition Impact Project (MiVTTP), a $2 million 3-year program engaging 11 communities across southeast Michigan. MICC provides equity-centered stakeholder engagement and planning support.
• Lansing Board of Water & LightflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Supported pilot EV charging site funding in Lansing and collaborated on the $10 million Charging and Fueling Infrastructure grant proposal for regional public EV charging expansion.
• NextEnergycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1997Michigan Clean Cities is affiliated with and staffed by NextEnergy, a nonprofit organization accelerating smarter, cleaner, more accessible solutions for communities and cities. NextEnergy provides organizational infrastructure and support for MICC operations.
• Avalon HousingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost partner for Affordable Mobility Platform EV carshare at Carrot Way Apartments and Baker Commons in Ann Arbor, providing transportation access for low-income residents.
• DTE EnergycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Transportation Electrification Emerging Tech Fund supporting the Affordable Mobility Platform EV carsharing initiative through infrastructure and funding contributions.
• Forth MobilitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational project lead for the Affordable Mobility Platform (AMP) EV carsharing initiative. Forth coordinates the multi-state pilot program with 40+ partners including MICC.
• Mobility DevelopmentcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOperator of the Affordable Mobility Platform EV carshare program. Manages day-to-day operations, mobile app, and carshare logistics.
• ElevatecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with MICC to identify and secure site hosts in Michigan for the Affordable Mobility Platform, including Hollander Development in Kalamazoo.
• BizFleetsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNewest MICC member providing comprehensive fleet management services with AI-integrated telematics. Based in Detroit with office at 313-230-0880.
• BorgWarnerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHost of MICC Fall Mixer networking event on electric school busing. Formerly Rhombus Energy Solutions, manufactures EV charging equipment.
• Detroit 2030 DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborating on pilot EV charging project providing Level 2 charging stations to Gold Level building members, supported by State of Michigan.
• Columbia-Willamette Clean Cities CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational lead coalition for EMPOWER (Equitable Mobility Powering Opportunities for Workplace Electrification Readiness) project, with MICC leading Michigan activities.
• East Tennessee Clean FuelscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational co-lead for EMPOWER workplace charging initiative project alongside Columbia-Willamette Clean Cities Coalition.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/glacc
• Facebookfacebook.com/MICleanCities
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/micleancities

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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