Jonathan Overly

Jonathan Overly is the Executive Director of the East Tennessee Clean Fuels Coalition (ETCleanFuels), an organization he founded in 2001. Based in Knoxville, Tennessee, Overly's work focuses on promoting the use of alternative fuels and advanced vehicle technologies to support cleaner transportation options. He has been instrumental in educating communities about alternatives to traditional fossil fuels and assisting with funding opportunities for clean energy initiatives.12

Background and Education

Overly holds a Master of Science in Environmental Engineering from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. His career in clean energy began with his involvement in the Clean Cities program, where he has since made significant contributions to advancing alternative fuel usage across Tennessee.23

Achievements and Initiatives

Under Overly's leadership, ETCleanFuels has launched several key initiatives, including:

• Drive Electric TN: A statewide effort to promote electric vehicles.
• Tennessee Green Fleets Certification Program: The only program of its kind in Tennessee that assesses fleets based on their petroleum reduction efforts and emissions.2
• Southeastern Corridor Council: A collaborative effort to standardize corridor signage for alternative fuel vehicles across multiple states.2

Overly has received numerous awards for his contributions to environmental sustainability and was inducted into the Clean Cities Hall of Fame in 2015, recognizing his dedication to the Clean Cities mission.23

Current Roles

In addition to his role at ETCleanFuels, Overly serves on various boards and councils, including:

• The Strategic Planning Group for the EPA Region 4 STRIDE Collaborative
• The Board of Directors for Transportation Energy Partners
• The City of Knoxville's Mayor's Climate Council, focusing on transportation.23

Through his work, Jonathan Overly continues to advocate for cleaner air and sustainable transportation solutions in East Tennessee.