ALABAMA CLEAN FUELS COALITION

Education: dissemination of information acfc supported drive electric alabama ev owner chapters in holding numerous ev showcases across the state in 2024, including those scheduled around earth day and national drive electric week. Other outreach and educational efforts by acfc during 2024 included numerous stakeholder meetings, presentations to community organizations, and responding to numerous media and consumer inquiries on alternative fuels. Many of these meetings and events generated media coverage which enabled the messaging reach to be expanded significantly. Through all of the people in attendance as well as the media and social media generated, these outreach and educational activities reached more than 26,596 people through personal contact plus millions of social media impressions. Acfc's website provides information on the benefits of afv's and alternative fuels. During 2024, acfc responded to numerous requests for information. Examples of typical requests are from individuals interested in clean fuel/afv information and clean fuel station locations and requests from teachers for curriculum related information on afv's and air quality. Acfc also helped to generate print and online newspaper articles across the state on various alternative fuel projects and activities. These acfc activities further an educational purpose by disseminating information regarding potential financial costs, savings, and benefits associated with implementation of afv projects and the associated benefits which include cleaner air.