Southeast Portal for Electric Transportation Opportunities
This portal serves as a central hub that aggregates and enhances the visibility of active funding sources, comment solicitations, research opportunities, events, and other participatory initiatives geared towards advancing transportation electrification – primarily across Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Tennessee, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia.
This list is managed by Duke University’s Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment & Sustainability as part of the Southeast Electric Transportation Regional Initiative (SETRI).
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Dates / Location
Type: Request for proposal (RFP)
Federal/State: Jekyll Island, GA
Jekyll Island Authority is seeking a qualified partner to deliver a comprehensive, turnkey solution for the deployment of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across the island. This initiative encompasses all phases of project execution, including site assessment, engineering design, procurement, and installation of EV charging stations. Request for Proposal (RFP) #384. See link for details.
Proposals due October 29, 2025 (2pm Eastern)
Type: Request for proposal (RFP)
Federal/State: Lee County, FL
Lee County, Florida, is requesting bids from qualified individuals/firms for electric bus charging infrastructure. Number CN250069SML Addendum 2. See link for details.
Proposals due October 30, 2025 (2:30 Eastern)
Type: Request for information (RFI)
Federal/State: Orange County, NC
Orange County, North Carolina, is releasing this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) seeking proposals from qualified firms to guide the County’s Fleet Electric Vehicle (EV) Transition Strategy. See link for details.
Responses due Nov. 5, 2025 (2pm Eastern)
Type: Event
Federal/State: South Carolina
NAFA South Carolina and Palmetto Clean Fuels invite you to the Spartanburg Downtown Airport for their first joint event in South Carolina on November 5. The event will include speakers and a panel discussion detailing fleet management trends, new technology, and fleet efficiency opportunities. The event will also feature an alternative fuel showcase from public, government, commercial, and private industry in the Upstate region of South Carolina. See link for registration and details.
November 5, 2025 (10am-1:30pm, Spartanburg, SC)
Type: Request for proposal (RFP)
Federal/State: Newnan, GA
The City of Newnan, Georgia is soliciting sealed proposals from qualified vendors for the purchase, delivery, and installation of three (3) electric vehicle (EV) charging stations under the U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Rebate Program. See link for details.
Proposals due November 11, 2025 (2pm Eastern)
Type: Event
Federal/State: Southeast
On November 18th, the Southeastern Team Reducing the Impacts of Diesel Emissions (STRIDE) Collaborative (part of EPA’s National Clean Diesel Campaign), partners in eight southern states in agriculture, construction, transportation, shipping, energy, and the environment will come together online to attend the STRIDE Clean Fuels Workshop. This virtual conference will feature speakers on a variety of topics including: clean diesel technology, renewable fuels, and fleet experiences.
November 18, 2025 (Virtual)
Type: Request for proposal (RFP)
Federal/State: South Carolina
The State Energy Office (SCEO) received formula funding through the US Department of Energy’s (US DOE) Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program to award subgrants to projects and programs that improve energy efficiency, cut carbon emissions, and reduce energy use in South Carolina. "Transportation electrification" among eligible categories.
Various public entities in South Carolina are eligible to apply - see link for details.
Applications accepted on a rolling basis, pending available funding, through December 1, 2025 (by 11:59 pm Eastern)
Type: Miscellaneous
Federal/State: Federal
The Clean Bus Planning Awards (CBPA) provides school and transit bus fleets with free technical assistance to develop comprehensive and customized fleet electrification transition plans. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Note: CBPA is not an incentive program, and fleets do not receive direct funding—rather, selected applicants will be allocated technical assistance resources by NREL.
Applications reviewed on rolling basis (program end date TBD)
Type: Miscellaneous
Federal/State: North Carolina and South Carolina (Duke Energy)
The program will provide a one-time credit for to help cover the costs of preparing a residence for an electric vehicle charger. Customers may apply for one rebate per EV registered to each address. Details and credit amounts will vary by location - see link for details (subject to change).
North Carolina
-Up to $1133 credit per charger for Duke Energy Carolinas
-Up to $1117 credit per charger for Duke Energy Progress
South Carolina
-Up to $1755 credit per charger for Duke Energy Progress
-Up to $1236 credit per charger Duke Energy Carolinas
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Type: Miscellaneous
Federal/State: Georgia (Georgia Power)
Georgia Power will design, install, own and maintain the behind the meter electrical equipment up to the charger for public facing projects up to $300,000. This includes electrical panels, wires, conduit, etc. Georgia Power’s standard line extension policies will be used to access the utility side of the meter upgrades that may be needed. These costs may qualify for Make Ready program funding as well. See link for details and eligibility (subject to change).
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Type: Request for information (RFI)
Federal/State: National
The Sustainable Energy & Environment Coalition seeks input on ideas / models on "Thriving, Affordable, Resilient Communities" - including related to transportation and other energy topical areas. See link for details.
Responses accepted on a rolling basis
Type: Event
Federal/State: Georgia
The Clean Transportation Expo, hosted by Clean Cities Georgia, will be an opportunity to build public-private partnerships and talk about successes and challenges with all forms of clean transportation, both within Georgia and the region.
June 9-11, 2026 (College Park, GA)
Type: Funding
Federal/State: Federal
"If you install qualified vehicle refueling and recharging property in your home or business, you may be eligible for the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Tax Credit." Subject to eligibility, see link for details.
Available until June 30, 2026
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