Our Story
Moving away from diesel is better for the environment, the health of drivers, and the air we all breathe. But transforming how an entire industry operates is no easy task.
Clean Energy was founded with a bold idea: that domestic, cleaner natural gas could power transportation at scale—and do so without sacrificing performance, reliability, or economics. Backed early by energy pioneer T. Boone Pickens, the company set out to change the trajectory of transportation fuel in North America. That mission has guided us ever since.
Clean Energy went public in 2007 (Nasdaq: CLNE), and in 2013 launched renewable natural gas (RNG) for transportation—introducing a fuel that reduces carbon emissions while also cutting smog-forming NOx. What began as an alternative has since become a proven solution, powering refuse, transit, airport, and fleet operations across the continent.
Today, our focus is on where the opportunity—and the impact—is greatest: heavy-duty trucking. As the largest contributor to transportation emissions, the trucking sector holds the key to meaningful, near-term climate progress. RNG is available now, works with today’s trucks, and is already delivering cleaner performance at scale. That’s why we’re focused on accelerating adoption where it matters most.
