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: Funding
Federal/State: North Carolina
The North Carolina Clean Energy Technology Center is seeking proposals from both public and private entities for transportation-related projects that reduce emissions in NC’s maintenance counties for National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), and electric vehicle charging infrastructure in all 100 counties of North Carolina.
Applications due April 18, 2025, 5pm (extended)
Type: Event
Federal/State: Durham, NC
Join Triangle Clean Cities and the City of Durham at a spring "Ride and Drive" event! This event offers a hands-on opportunity to test drive or ride in electric vehicles (EVs), connect with EV auto dealers, and explore the latest advancements in EV technology. Attendees will also learn about clean transportation initiatives from the City of Durham, regional clean energy programs through Triangle Clean Cities, and more.
April 27, 2025 (12-5pm, Durham, NC)
Type: Research
Federal/State: Tennessee
DriveElectricTN and TNCleanFuels, two statewide nonprofit initiatives supported by many stakeholders, are undertaking a large-scale survey of plug-in electric vehicle ownership across Tennessee. Responses are sought to understand how Tennessee's electric transportation landscape through the end of 2024. See link for details.
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Type: Event
Federal/State: Georgia
A webinar hosted by the University of Georgia, discover insights from communities that have successfully installed public EV charging by joining our free webinar for local governments. Speakers from urban, suburban, and rural communities will tell their stories and share lessons learned.
April 30, 2025 (10-11:30am Eastern)
Type: Event
Federal/State: South Carolina
The SC Competes Spring Summit 2025 is a 3-day, multi-cluster event will bring together top leaders, innovators, and students from Aerospace, Logistics, Technology, Battery, and Workforce innovations to share insights, explore emerging trends, and foster collaboration.
April 29-May 1, 2025 (Charleston, SC)
Type: Event
Federal/State: Durham, NC
Join Triangle Clean Cities and the City of Durham at a spring "Ride and Drive" event! This event offers a hands-on opportunity to test drive or ride in electric vehicles (EVs), connect with EV auto dealers, and explore the latest advancements in EV technology. Attendees will also learn about clean transportation initiatives from the City of Durham, regional clean energy programs through Triangle Clean Cities, and more.
May 14, 2025 (6-8pm, Durham, NC)
Type: Event
Federal/State: North Carolina / Any
As leaders in battery technology and electric vehicles converge to establish research and manufacturing centers, North Carolina emerges as a frontrunner in advancing battery research, material processing, and end-to-end manufacturing. To foster collaborations between industry and academia, the BATT CAVE at the University of North Carolina, Charlotte, hosts the 4th Annual Battery Safety Workshop (BSW).
June 5-6, 2025 (Charlotte, NC)
Type: Funding
Federal/State: Tennessee
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has released its fifth solicitation for projects under the Volkswagen Diesel Settlement Environmental Mitigation Trust (VW Settlement EMT). The purpose of the EMT is to execute environmental mitigation projects that reduce emissions of nitrogen oxides. Under this solicitation, $19.4 million in EMT funding is available for eligible projects.
The grant program, managed by the TDEC Office of Energy Programs, will provide financial assistance to public, non-profit, and private fleets in Tennessee to replace eligible medium- and heavy-duty vehicles with alternate-fuel (e.g., propane, natural gas, hybrid) or all-electric vehicles. Fleets may also apply to repower eligible medium- and heavy-duty vehicles with alternate-fuel or all-electric engines or drivetrains. See link for details.
Applications due June 13, 2025 (4pm Central)
Type: Event
Federal/State: North Carolina / National
Hosted by the NC Clean Energy Technology Center, 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, and focuses on all clean fuels. The expo and conference sessions are a source of on-the-ground experiences for increasing fleet efficiency and resiliency, while reducing emissions and costs. Includes ride & drive and post-conference resiliency summit. Exhibitor and sponsorships available.
August 24-27, 2025 (Winston Salem, NC - Benton Convention Center)
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: Funding
Federal/State: Federal
"Beginning January 1, 2023, if you buy a qualified used electric vehicle (EV) or fuel cell vehicle (FCV) from a licensed dealer for $25,000 or less, you may be eligible for a used clean vehicle tax credit. The credit equals 30% of the sale price up to a maximum credit of $4,000." Subject to eligibility, see link for details.
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Type: Funding
Federal/State: Federal
"Businesses and tax-exempt organizations that buy a qualified commercial clean vehicle may qualify for a clean vehicle tax credit of up to $40,000 under Internal Revenue Code (IRC) 45W." Subject to eligibility, see link for details.
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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.
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Type: Funding
Federal/State: Federal
"You may qualify for a credit up to $7,500 under Internal Revenue Code Section 30D if you buy a new, qualified plug-in EV or fuel cell electric vehicle (FCV)." Subject to eligibility, see link for details.
Available until 2032
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