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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Type: Event
Federal/State: Kentucky
This webinar will cover entity eligibility, project requirements, and required documents for a successful application to the KY Volkswagen Level 2 and Level 3 EV Charging Infrastructure Rebate Programs.
March 27, 2026 (2-3pm Eastern)
Type: Research
Federal/State: Tennessee
DriveElectricTN and TNCleanFuels, two statewide initiatives supported by many stakeholders, are undertaking a large-scale survey of PEV owners across Tennessee. Your data is integral to understanding how Tennessee's electric transportation landscape is changing.
Type: Miscellaneous
Federal/State: North Carolina
The N.C. National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program will initiate the second procurement process in the first quarter of 2026 to install Direct Current Fast Charging (DCFC) EV stations along the State’s Alternative Fuel Corridors. The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) anticipates entities that are interested in deploying EV Supply Equipment (EVSE) under the NEVI program will form teams potentially consisting of: Site Developers, EVSE Providers, Site Hosts and other support.
To help these entities prepare to respond to the procurement process, NCDOT is facilitating an online networking database, which will introduce and connect stakeholders who may want to partner on charging station development.
Type: Miscellaneous
Federal/State: Event Location: Durham, NC
Submit your proposals for presentations or topics for discussion at the Sustainable Fleet Technology Conference & Expo (August 25-27, 2026). Once you submit a proposal, event organizers we will contact you for additional information. The Sustainable Fleet Technology Conference & Expo brings together leading fleets and technology providers to showcase the latest and greatest transportation technologies, fuels and trends. The conference includes a strong focus on data driven decisions and tools.
Responses due by March 31, 2026
Type: Research
Federal/State: National
Plug In America has now launched its 2026 annual survey and invites you (if you live in the U.S.) to take a few minutes to share your experience with or perceptions of electric vehicles. Anyone in the U.S., whether they drive an EV or not, is welcome to respond to the survey. Feedback is used to get a pulse on topics, such as charging, dealerships, purchase considerations, barriers to adoption, and more.
Responses due March 31, 2026
Type: Event
Federal/State: Raleigh, NC
Join the NC Clean Energy Technology Center for a Centennial Campus Ride & Drive! This event is free & open to the public; students, faculty, staff, professionals, and more are invited to attend.
The event will take place on Wednesday, April 1st, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM at NC State University’s “The Corner” on Centennial Campus, located at 941 Main Campus Drive, Raleigh, NC.
Organizers ask that participants register for planning purposes. Organizations that would like to bring an electric vehicle for static display or to participate in the ride and drive must register using the form at the link.
April 1, 2026 (11:30am-1:30pm Eastern, Raleigh, NC)
Type: Request for information (RFI)
Federal/State: Federal
"The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is planning a new funding opportunity under the Clean School Bus (CSB) Program to encourage broad participation and fleet turnover by providing school districts
with greater choice in school bus technology while strengthening oversight and compliance. To support the development of this new funding opportunity, the EPA invites public comments to inform the Agency’s understanding of the availability of alternative fuels and associated technologies in the medium- and heavy duty school bus sector." See link for full details.
[EPA–HQ–OAR–2025–1806; FRL–12979–01–OAR]
Comments due April 6, 2026
Type: Event
Federal/State: Georgia
Hosted by the Georgia Network for E-Mobility (GNEM) and the University of Georgia, this 5th annual meeting will focus on advancing the adoption of electric mobility in the state, the educational programs that we will need to support the growth, and the future of electric mobility in Georgia and beyond its borders.
April 14-15, 2026 (Athens, GA)
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: Virginia
Starting May 1, 2023, the Green Operator program opened the first round of funding for GO-Zero, a program that will provides an incentive towards the purchase of zero-emission and near zero-emission drayage trucks. Like the existing Green Operator program, the expectation is for the trucks to provide service to the Port of Virginia facilities. Unlike the current Green Operator program, for diesel-to-diesel upgrades, scrappage of an older diesel-powered truck is not a requirement. However, an additional incentive will be made available if an older drayage truck is scrapped.
The Go-Zero application period first opened on May 1, 2023 and is now, in 2026, accepting applications and waitlist request on a rolling basis based on eligibility. Look for additional information on the Green Operator website or direct any questions to Ed Mihalski at emihalski@ecologixgroup.com or Gregory Brennan at gbrennan@vacleancities.org
Accepting applications and waitlist request on a rolling basis based on eligibility
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
Type: Event
Federal/State: Durham, NC
SFT Conference brings hundreds of fleet and sustainability leaders from across the southeast together for 12 breakout sessions, 2 networking receptions, keynote speakers, and an expo hall focused entirely on sustainable fleet products, services, and education. Call for topics and speaker are open until March 31, and Early Bird registration is $349 until July 10. Contact sft_conference@ncsu.edu with any questions.
Non-profits can apply to be a Promotional Partner, and receive 2 free registrations and a $299 Early Bird rate for their members/stakeholders in exchange for social media and newsletter promotion.
August 25-27, 2026 (Durham, NC)
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