Healthy Air
Solutions

Transportation choices that are clean, efficient, and affordable.

Your fuel and energy choices make a difference—for yourself, your community, and your world.

Fossil fuels used in transportation are a leading source of air pollution that can lead to lung disease, respiratory illness, and premature death. Criteria pollutants, such as particulate matter, ground-level ozone, and other toxins, harm our health and environment. Common greenhouse gas emissions, such as carbon dioxide and methane, also contribute to climate change, a serious threat to human health.

Now’s the time to learn more about better choices for cleaner air and a healthier future.

Clean Air Choice can help.

Reducing Emissions for Cleaner, Healthier Air

Your choices can make a difference. Selecting cleaner fuels is a way individuals and fleets can reduce harmful emissions and create a healthy environment for future generations.

Powerful vehicles providing a clean solution to reducing emissions

Blends up to E85 reduce emissions from gasoline-powered vehicles

Renewable, drop-in alternative to petroleum diesel fuel

Control exhaust, minimize idle time or improve engine efficiency

Clean Air Choice: Your resource for healthier fuel options

American Lung Association launched the Clean Air Choice program in 1999 to educate consumers about how fuel and energy choices affect the environment and air quality.

We help retailers, fleets, and stakeholders promote cleaner fuel and energy options through customized education and outreach programs in collaboration with public and private partners.

Want to learn more?

Upcoming Events

Metro CERT Annual Event

April 30 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Join the Twin Cities clean energy community for the 19th Metro CERT Annual Event on Thursday, April 30, 4–8 p.m. at Hyland Hills Ski Area Chalet in Bloomington. This annual gathering brings together neighbors, leaders, and innovators from across the 11-county region to connect, celebrate progress, and spark new ideas for Minnesota’s clean energy future.

2026 EarthFest Expo

May 2 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

EarthFest Expo is Rochester’s premier sustainability celebration bringing together community members, local organizations, and environmental leaders for a high-energy day of learning, connection, and action. Explore engaging exhibits, hands-on workshops, interactive activities, and inspiring conversations designed to help build a greener future for Rochester. Back by popular demand, the Olmsted County Fix-It Clinic returns after drawing strong attendance last year. Bring broken household items and get expert help repairing them, saving money and keeping materials out of the landfill. New this year: a Reuse Marketplace featuring local thrift stores and reuse businesses, giving attendees the chance to shop secondhand, discover sustainable products, and support local circular economy leaders, all in one place. Whether you’re just getting started or already passionate about sustainability, EarthFest Expo offers something for everyone. Come ready to learn, connect, and leave inspired. Would your organization or business be interested in participating as a sponsor, vendor, volunteer, or to host an EarthFest Partner event? The EarthFest website includes a variety of ways you can connect with us!

ACT Expo

May 4 @ 8:00 am - May 7 @ 5:00 pm

The Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo is the commercial transportation industry’s largest conference and expo spotlighting vehicle technologies and fuels driving economic and environmental fleet sustainability.

2026 Minnesota Safety and Health Conference

May 5 @ 8:00 am - May 6 @ 5:00 pm

Join us at the Mystic Lake Center May 5 & 6 to sharpen your safety skills and expand your network with a variety of sessions, plus see the latest and greatest in workplace safety! Also - May 5 from 11 - 2 stop by the electric vehicle ride & drive.