Clean Fleet Enterprise
On June 17, 2021, Governor Polis signed into law Senate Bill 21-260, additional resources to protect air quality. The enterprise, through the department and contractors:
- for the business purpose of incentivizing and supporting the use of electric motor vehicles and other clean fleet technologies by owners and operators of motor vehicle fleets, and
- is authorized to impose a clean fleet retail delivery fee to be paid by the purchaser of tangible personal property delivered to the purchaser by motor vehicle and a clean fleet per ride fee to be paid by a transportation network company (TNC) on each ride offered and accepted by the TNC to fund the clean fleet enterprise's business purpose.
Board Meeting
The next Board meeting is scheduled: February 5, 2026 to begin at 1:00 p.m. as a virtual meeting. If you would like to observe the board meeting, please join us via Zoom
Board and meeting information may be found at: Clean Fleet Enterprise (CFE)
If you have questions, would like to be added to our email list for Board updates or wish to submit general written comments, please email them to cdphe_cfe@state.co.us
Interpretive services will be made available upon request. If you would like interpretive services at an upcoming meeting, please email your request to: cdphe_cfe@state.co.us at least five business days prior to the meeting date.
Se ofrecerán servicios de interpretación previa solicitud. Si desea solicitar servicios de interpretación para una próxima reunión, envíe su solicitud por correo electrónico a cdphe_cfe@state.co.us al menos cinco días hábiles antes de la fecha de la reunión.
Clean Fleet Enterprise Board
The Colorado Clean Fleet Enterprise is appointed by the governor and authorized by the Colorado General Assembly to function as a government-owned business that provides statutorily specified services to fee payers. It collects fees for a primary purpose of financing or defraying the cost of services provided to those who must pay them. Expenditures of Enterprise revenue may provide benefits to the public or third parties.
The Clean Fleet Enterprise is charged with improving air quality in Colorado through reducing emissions by supporting the transition of motor vehicle fleets to cleaner technologies. The CFE will collect a fee for all retail/food deliveries (e.g., Amazon, Grubhub, etc.) and all rides provided by transportation network companies (“TNCs” like Uber and Lyft). The CFE will incentivize, support, and accelerate the adoption of electric motor vehicles, as well as select applications for compressed natural gas vehicles that are fueled by recovered methane, in motor vehicle fleets.
If you would like more information or are interested in serving on the Commission for the State of Colorado, please submit an application and resumé to the Governor's Office of Boards and Commissions.
| Board Member | Representing Sector | Term Ends | Bio |
| Michael Ogletree | Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment appointee | N/A | Bio |
| Kay Kelley | Colorado Department of Transportation appointee | N/A | Bio |
| Matt Lerman | Colorado Energy Office appointee | N/A | Bio |
| Will Allison | Air quality expert | 09-28-2029 | Bio |
| Greg Fulton | Transportation expert | 09-28-2028 | Bio |
| VACANT | Disproportionately impacted community representative | 09-28-2028 | Bio |
| Patrick Murphy | Business that owns or operates a motor vehicle fleet | 09-28-2028 | Bio |
| Tim Reeser | Motor vehicle fleet electrification expert | 09-28-2028 | Bio |
| John Tayer | Business or supply chain management expert | 09-28-2029 | Bio |
Clean Fleet Planning, Research and Evaluation
To support and engage fleets to develop strategies and plans for electrifying motor vehicle fleets, research new technology and periodically evaluate existing CFE Portfolios to identify opportunities to improve and optimize efficiency and effectiveness.
The intent of this program is to support planning activities by providing access to technical assistance via a third-party consultant to support the development of clean fleet transition plans and to evaluate CFE offerings.
Clean Fleet Transportation Network Companies
To complement existing TNC fleet sustainability goals and programs to incentivize, support, and accelerate the adoption of clean TNC fleet vehicles and increase the percentage of prearranged rides completed in ZEVs.
An initial TNC Ride Incentive Program providing a per-ride incentive for TNC rides provided in ZEVs to help offset the higher incremental costs of renting or owning a ZEV. Staff will investigate options to provide purchase and/or lease rebates to reduce the incremental cost of owning or leasing ZEVs.
Clean Fleet Vehicle and Technology
The Clean Fleet Vehicle & Technology program acts to incentivize, support, and accelerate the adoption of clean fleet vehicles and technology.
It will initially operate as a grant program. Potential project types include clean vehicle purchases/leases, clean vehicle pilot projects for fleets to experiment with zero emission vehicle technologies, and projects to install idle reduction technologies on fleet vehicles that do not have a viable clean technology vehicle option.
Clean Fleet Vehicle Workforce Development
To provide training and development of a clean transportation workforce to support the adoption of clean fleet vehicles for use in motor vehicle fleets.
The Workforce Development Portfolio could include a range of programs including, but not limited to, driver/operator training and technician training to ensure that the necessary supply of clean fleet workers can meet demand as the market grows. There is a need to strike a balance between workforce development and having enough ZEVs on the road in Colorado to allow broader workforce development activities to be most impactful.
Remote Sensing Prioritization
To reduce vehicle emissions by:
- Utilizing On-Road Remote Sensing technology to identify the oldest, highest emitting vehicles for replacement with an eligible vehicle in the Clean Fleet Vehicle & Technology Portfolio.
- Focusing on DICs and other communities with known vehicle-related air quality issues.
The Remote Sensing Prioritization Portfolio will identify high-emitting fleet vehicles and refer them to the Clean Fleet Vehicle & Technology Project Portfolio. The Portfolio will also be used to inform an overall understanding of the types of vehicles that are the highest emitters and as a tool to initiate conversations with fleets to understand barriers to fleet replacement.
You can access the Board's regulations that help ensure that Colorado meets clean air goals and federal requirements.
- The official versions of the board's regulations are published as part of the Code of Colorado Regulations, available at the Colorado Secretary of State's office.
Following are the Board's bylaws and Memorandum of Understandings (MOU), and other pertinent information.
- Clean Fleet Enterprise bylaws
- Memo of Understanding between the Clean Fleet Enterprise and the Colorado Dept of Public Health & Environment
- Clean Fleet Enterprise Ten-Year Plan
- Approved Budget
- Annual Reports
To access Colorado's statutes related to air quality which are published as part of the Colorado Revised Statutes under the supervision and direction of the Committee on Legal Services.
- Colorado Revised Statutes, Title 25, Article 7
- Colorado Revised Statutes, Title 42, Article 4, Part 3 &, 4
The Clean Air Act is the federal law passed in 1970, and last amended in 1990, that forms the basis for the national air pollution control effort. The following version of the Clean Air Act is provided by the U.S. Government Printing Office.
Other enterprises created by SB21-260:
- Colorado Energy Office Community Access Enterprise.
- Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT).
Low- and Zero-Emission Vehicle programs.
Colorado Energy Office Zero Emission Vehicles.
Funding Opportunities
If you wish to participate in the Board's request for proposal and/or application processes, you are responsible for reviewing relevant statutes and rules that apply to the process to make sure you understand your rights and responsibilities. The Clean Fleet Enterprise (CFE) and its solicitations are exempt from the State Procurement Code and State Procurement Rules. An evaluation team reviews and scores proposals based on criteria outlined within the Request for Proposal (RFP) and/or Request for Application (RFA). The Board makes the final decision on the contract award. All communications regarding open solicitations should take place directly with the CFE's assigned contract monitor listed within the RFP/RFA.
Active Funding Opportunities
There are no active funding opportunities available at this time.
Past Funding Opportunities
The Clean Fleet Enterprise Board selected the following 24 projects to receive funding under the third round of funding for the Clean Fleet Vehicle & Technology:
| AWARDEE | AWARDED AMOUNT |
| Adams County | $262,013 |
| Allied Waste Services, Inc. | $2,462,000 |
| City of Brighton | $92,012 |
| City of Fort Collins | $1,738,781 up to an additional $82,500 |
| City of Lakewood | $1,037,600 |
| Colorado Coalition for the Homeless | $128,598 |
| Denver Water | $250,000 |
| Durango School District | $813,696 |
| Eco-Cycle | $966,241 |
| Energy Resource Center | $149,680 |
| HEF-P Denver, LLC | $2,437,029 |
| HEF-P Magpie, LLC | $583,363 |
| HEF-P Starling, LLC | $561,736 |
| Hilltop Health Services Corporation | $30,155 |
| Mile High United Way, Inc. | $54,140 |
| Northwest Colorado Council of Governments | $56,500 |
| Pueblo County Government | $230,000 |
| Red Bull North America, Inc. | $548,411 |
| San Miguel County | $71,088 |
| The Nature Conservancy | $44,625 |
| University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus | $30,889 up to an additional $7,500 |
| Town of Crested Butte | $884,520 |
| Weld County School District | $883,284 |
| Western Disposal, Inc. | $842,123 |
Request for Application (Clean Fleet Vehicle & Technology 2025)
The Clean Fleet Enterprise Board selected the following 22 projects to receive funding under the second round of funding for the Clean Fleet Vehicle & Technology:
AWARDEE | AWARDED AMOUNT | CONTRACT STATUS |
| Allied Waste Systems - Commerce City BEV | $1,427,500 | |
| Allied Waste Systems - Commerce City RNG | $600,000 | Terminated |
| Allied Waste Systems - Fort Collins | $200,000 | Terminated |
| Bristlecone Group | $636,000 | Terminated |
| City and County of Denver Office of Climate, Action, Sustainability, and Resiliency | $302,500 | Withdrawn |
| City and County of Denver, Denver International Airport | $280,000 | |
| City of Golden | $275,000 | Terminated |
| City of Longmont | $100,000 | |
| Denver Water | $145,000 | |
| Einride Inc. #1 | $200,000 | Withdrawn |
| Lohmiller & Company | $318,000 | Withdrawn |
| Mile Hi Foods | $597,500 | |
| Ready Foods, Inc. | $159,000 | Terminated |
| Regents of the University of Colorado Solid Waste and Recycling Department of Facilities Management | $208,500 | |
| Sky Chefs | $1,095,000 | |
| Sysco Company | $2,750,000 | |
| Town of Telluride | $185,000 | |
| United Parcel Service, Inc. | $1,590,000 | |
| US Foods, Inc. | $5,500,000 | |
| San Luis Valley Local Foods Coalition dba Valley Roots Food Hub | $109,000 | Terminated |
| Waste Management of Colorado, Inc. | $985,500 | |
| Xcel Energy Services, Inc. | $2,775,000 | Withdrawn |
Request for Application (Clean Fleet Vehicle & Technology 2024)
The Clean Fleet Enterprise Board selected the following 2 projects to receive funding under the first round of funding for the Clean Fleet Transportation Network Companies:
Awardee: LYFT
Awarded Amount: $1,100,000
Awardee: UBER
Awarded Amount: $2,000,000
Request for Application (Clean Fleet Transportation Network Companies 2024)
The Clean Fleet Enterprise Board selected the following 1 project to receive funding under the first round of funding for the Remote Sensing Prioritization:
Awardee: Hager Environmental & Atmospheric Technologies
Awarded Amount for year 1 of 5 (FY24-25): $542,567
Awarded Amount for year 2 of 5 (FY25-26): $535,629
The Clean Fleet Enterprise Board selected the following 16 projects to receive funding under the first round of funding for the Clean Fleet Vehicle & Technology:
AWARDEE | AWARDED AMOUNT | CONTRACT STATUS |
| Allied Waste Transportation Inc. | $2,367,132 | |
| City of Boulder | $272,641 | |
| City of Boulder - Fire Department | $1,090,419 | |
| City of Fort Collins | $910,000 | |
| City of Golden | $424,200 | |
| City of Pueblo - Parks & Recreation Department | $48,000 | Terminated |
| Clean Valley Recycling | $64,000 | Terminated |
| Denver International Airport (City and County of Denver) | $976,000 | |
| Energy Institute Colorado State University | $181,596 | Terminated |
| Iron Mountain Information Management Services Inc. | $331,947 | |
| New Bern Transport Corporation | $2,100,000 | |
| Sysco Corporation | $2,300,000 | |
| University of Colorado - Boulder | $1,596,000 | |
| University of Colorado - Colorado Springs | $205,828 | Terminated |
| Western Disposal Inc. | $1,075,348 | |
| Xcel Energy Services Inc. | $72,000 | Terminated |
Request for Application (Clean Fleet Vehicle & Technology 2023)
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Contact
If you have questions, would like to be added to our email list for Board updates, or wish to submit general written comments, please email cdphe_cfe@state.co.us.