2026 Energy Independence Summit

Fuel progress, connect leaders, and drive the clean transportation future.

This annual Summit will bring together leaders of the nation’s Clean Cities Coalitions, the clean transportation industry, federal policymakers and more to accelerate strategies for advancing markets for clean fuels and vehicles.

Why Attend
– Connect with 100+ Clean Cities & Communities coalition leaders from across the country who are advancing energy independence in their regions. Share what’s working, learn from peers, and build a stronger national network.

– Engage directly with federal and congressional policymakers who shape transportation and energy policy. These are substantive conversations where you can explain real-world challenges and help lawmakers understand what communities need.

– Learn from industry leaders. Hear from CEOs scaling fuel production, fleet operators transitioning to clean vehicles, and technology innovators overcoming deployment challenges—with insights you can apply immediately.

– Network with industry partners and technology innovators actively deploying clean transportation solutions.

– Get advocacy training that works. Our sessions prepare you to communicate confidently with Congressional offices, turn success stories into policy asks, and maintain relationships year-round—even if this is your first time on the Hill.
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– Influence 2026 legislation. Congress will make critical decisions on clean transportation funding and policy this session. Register now to participate in conversations when your input can actually make a difference.

Sponsorship Opportunity: Transportation Energy Partners invites you to sponsor the Energy Independence Summit 2026 (EIS26)—the nation’s premier clean transportation policy summit.

Each year, EIS convenes over 200 leaders from across the country—including Clean Cities & Communities coalition directors, industry innovators, public agency decision-makers, and federal policymakers—to advance clean fuels, drive public-private collaboration, and shape the future of sustainable mobility.

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