Type: Event
Federal/State: South Carolina
The SC Energy Office has received formula funding through the US Department of Energy’s (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 for eligible units of local governments in SC. In this webinar, the SC Energy Office will provide an overview of the recently released SC EECBG subgrant guidance and application, answer some Frequently Asked Questions, and point to additional resources available. The webinar will be recorded and posted later for those unable to attend.
December 12, 2023 (11am-12pm Eastern)
Type: Event
Federal/State: Georgia
Join Bollinger Motors and GA Clean Cities and be among the first to drive the all-new, all-electric Bollinger B4 (a Class 4 truck).
December 13, 2023 (9am-4pm, Peachtree Corners, GA)
Type: Event
Federal/State: Federal
The Electric Vehicle Working Group (EVWG) has periodic meetings regarding the development, adoption, and integration of electric vehicles into the U.S. transportation and energy systems. Quarterly meeting of the Electric Vehicle Working Group (EVWG). The tentative meeting agenda includes 1) Opening remarks by the Secretaries of Energy and Transportation; 2) A discussion on the first report to be drafted by the EVWG; 3) A discussion on future report topics and subcommittees. Members of the public who would like to participate may do so virtually. Individuals must register for the meeting.
December 12 (1-4:30pm Eastern) and 13 (9am-4:30pm Eastern), 2023
Type: Event
Federal/State: North Carolina
Webinar for North Carolina hosted by Highland Fleets on the EPA Clean School Bus Program, Round 3.
December 14, 2023 (10am Eastern)
Type: Event
Federal/State: Florida
Webinar for Florida hosted by Highland Fleets on the EPA Clean School Bus Program, Round 3.
December 14, 2023 (11am-12pm Eastern)
Type: Request for proposal (RFP)
Federal/State: National
Submit a proposal for the 2024 Roadmap Conference, hosted by Forth in September 2024, and join over 1,000 EV industry stakeholders in conversations centered on the most important topics in electric transportation. The hosts are particularly interested in leading developments and emerging questions shaping the future of electric mobility. The conference program will be divided into four tracks: vehicles, charging, impact and cutting edge. The following questions are meant as a starting point - we welcome your creative ideas. Submitters must select one of the four tracks for their abstract submission. See link for details.
Proposals due December 15, 2023
Type: Request for information (RFI)
Federal/State: Federal
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) seeks public comment on the overall costs, benefits, necessity, and regulatory and economic impact of its Labeling Requirements for Alternative Fuels and Alternative Fueled Vehicles. Among multiple topics, the FTC seeks comment on specific issues related to electric vehicle charging station
Comments due December 26, 2023
Type: Request for information (RFI)
Federal/State: Federal
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has issued a request for information (RFI). FHWA is issuing a biannual RFI to receive information on the status of the EV charger industry during a temporary public interest waiver of Buy America requirements for steel, iron, manufactured products, and construction materials in electric vehicle (EV) chargers.
Requests for comment include, but are not limited to, the number of chargers recently produced by EV charger manufacturers, projections on chargers expected to be produced, and the number of EV chargers recently purchased by recipients of Federal financial assistance and projected to be purchased by recipients of Federal financial assistance in the near future.
Comments close December 26, 2023
Type: Funding
Federal/State: North Carolina
Duke Energy is seeking interested school districts in NC to participate in a forthcoming EV School Bus program. Under this program, Duke Energy will provide charging infrastructure for EV school buses and partial funding for bus deployment. Exact timing of deployments is subject to additional funding opportunities; therefore, at this time, the company is seeking districts replacing buses in 2022 and 2023 that have an interest in deploying EV school buses. Up to $215K of funding for each electric school bus and associated infrastructure available. See link for eligibility and details.
Program ends December 2023
Type: Request for information (RFI)
Federal/State: Kentucky
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet are seeking input from entities in Kentucky interested in voluntarily hosting or siting a publicly accessible electric vehicle charging station. Publicly accessible means the equipment is available to the public without restriction. See link for details.
Not defined
Type: Request for information (RFI)
Federal/State: Tennessee
The Tennessee Volunteer Emission Reduction Strategy (TVERS) is an emission reduction plan currently being developed by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC). TDEC is seeking public and stakeholder input in fall 2023 through a survey. Transportation (including electric vehicles) is among the multiple topics in the survey.
Stakeholder engagement completed by December 31, 2023
Type: Funding
Federal/State: Alabama
The Innovate Alabama Network seeks applicants from non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and communities for its designation program. The network is designed to recognize and award ecosystem partners for their commitment to support innovation and knowledge-based economic activity. Upon earning a designation, applicants will earn up to $250,000 as an award for acceptance and ongoing access to the Innovate Alabama Network. This award should be used to advance innovation along Innovate Alabama’s people, place, and resource components. See link for details.
Applications due January 5, 2024 (5pm Central)
Type: Funding
Federal/State: South Carolina
The SC Energy Office has received formula funding through the US Department of Energy’s (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.
Units of local governments in South Carolina may apply for Energy Office subgrants, if they were not eligible to receive EECBG funding directly from DOE as listed in the EECBG Local Government Allocations. The Energy Office plans to award between 20 and 30 EECBG subgrants ranging from $50,000 to $75,000 each. Cost sharing is not required, but leveraging of funds is encouraged to maximize the energy-related benefits of each project. Additionally, projects in disadvantaged communities as defined by the Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST) will be prioritized. "Conservation of transportation energy" is among the eligible activity categories. See link for full details and eligibility.
Applications due January 8, 2024
Type: Event
Federal/State: North Carolina
North Carolina Division of Air Quality (DAQ) will hold a second webinar on the Mobile Sources Emissions Reduction Program Request for Proposals for interested stakeholders and applicants. The webinar will provide step-by-step instruction for how to fill in the application, how to upload documents, and how to submit an application to the program. The webinar will also briefly introduce the requirements to receive reimbursement for submitting a claim once the project has been completed.
January 10, 2024 (10am - 12pm Eastern)
Type: Funding
Federal/State: Federal
The US Department of Energy is issuing a funding opportunity announcement (FOA) for the Grid Resilience and Innovative Partnerships (GRIP) GRIP program. will provide funding to modernize the American electric grid and to maximize the benefits of the clean energy transition as the nation works to curb the climate crisis, empower workers, and advance environmental justice. Projects that support electric vehicle charging infrastructure, vehicle-to-grid technologies and capabilities, and electric vehicle are among technical approaches of interest and priority investments (among numerous topics). See link for details and for list of eligible applicants. Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) Number: DE-FOA-0003195. Required concept papers are due January 12, 2024.
Concept papers due January 12, 2024 (5pm Eastern)
Type: Miscellaneous
Federal/State: Federal
The EPA is hosting a video challenge to showcase the benefits of electric transportation. Participants and invited to create a short video showcasing personal experience with EVs in one of three categories (personal mobility, electric vehicles, electric buses), The winning submissions will receive monetary prizes. All the winning videos will also receive public recognition from EPA. See link for details.
Videos due January 24, 2024 (11:59pm Eastern)
Type: Funding
Federal/State: Alabama
The State of Alabama is providing funding assistance to 1) strategically deploy electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure sites to support the development of convenient, accessible, reliable, and equitable EV charging and/or 2) certain workforce development projects to ensure workforce capacity exists to properly install, operate, and maintain such charging infrastructure through National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) funding. Applicants may apply for a reimbursement grant of up to 80% of the Project Eligible Costs. See link for details in application guide.
Applications due January 24, 2024 (11:59pm Central)
Type: Funding
Federal/State: Charlottesville, VA
The City of Charlottesville, VA is accepting applications for a grant program to share the cost of EV charging equipment and installation with private property owners who wish to host a publicly accessible charging station. See link for details.
Not defined
Type: Funding
Federal/State: Federal
The EPA Clean School Bus Rebate program is provides funding to an eligible entity to subsidize the purchase of a zero-emission (ZE) or clean school bus, eligible infrastructure, and other costs, including workforce training, that meet the requirements described in the Program Guide. Eligible applicants include public school districts, tribal applicants, and specific third parties - see link for details.
Applications due January 31, 2024 (4pm Eastern)
Type: Funding
Federal/State: North Carolina
The NC Division of Air Quality (DAQ) is accepting applications for the 2023 Mobile Sources Emissions Reduction Program to fund the replacement of older diesel vehicles with cleaner alternatives. The goal of the program is to achieve signification reductions in diesel emissions, including nitrogen oxides (NOx) and greenhouse gases. Any private or public sector entity with a physical presence in North Carolina is eligible to apply. All original equipment or vehicles must be operational in the previous two years and the replacement equipment or vehicle must be operated at least 70% in North Carolina for the next 5 years. Projects to replace diesel vehicles with electric vehicles receive bonus points during the scoring process. Bonus points are also available to projects in environmental justice communities or historically under-resourced counties, as well as to projects submitted by minority-owned or women-owned businesses. See link for details.
Applications due February 2, 2024
Type: Event
Federal/State: South Carolina
This event, hosted by the SC Council on Competitiveness at the University of South Carolina will cover battery management, trends in Li-battery materials and designs, Innovations in battery manufacturing and recycling, Battery safety, and more.
May 14-15, 2024 (Columbia, SC)
Type: Miscellaneous
Federal/State: Maryland, Washington DC, Virginia, and West Virginia
The Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition is inviting submissions to determine eligibility for a Level 2 charging station through the Mid-Atlantic Electrification Partnership (MAEP).
Program ends in 2024
Type: Miscellaneous
Federal/State: Maryland, Washington DC, Virginia, and West Virginia
The Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition is inviting submissions to determine eligibility for a DC Fast Charging (Level 3) charging station for taxi/rideshare use through the Mid-Atlantic Electrification Partnership (MAEP).
Program ends in 2024
Type: Funding
Federal/State: North Carolina (Duke Energy)
Duke Energy provides residential customers a one-time credit up to $1,133 per charger to help cover the costs of preparing a home for an electric vehicle charger. Acceptable upgrades include new electric plug-in outlets for a garage, electrical wiring improvements and other required electrical upgrades to support Level 2 or higher EV chargers. *See link for details and eligibility.
Not defined
Type: Miscellaneous
Federal/State: Tennessee
Businesses in Tennessee can test an electric truck for their fleet. This project, led by Tennessee Tech University, serves as a proof-of-concept implementation strategy to support knowledge and experience gaining, transfer, outreach, and education on medium-duty eTruck technology for various applications. See link for details.
Not defined
Type: Miscellaneous
Federal/State: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia
The Southeast Sustainability Director’s Network (SSDN)’s Southeast Regional Local Infrastructure Hub (LIH) Cohorts Program seeks to Provides direct support and technical assistance (grant strategy, stakeholder engagement, federal proposal development, etc.) to local governments and their partners to access federal funding to advance equitable climate projects and initiatives. Communities have the opportunity to apply for one on one assistance from SSDN’s LIH Cohort’s technical assistance bench and/or capacity building awards – with transportation electrification among eligible category areas. To be eligible for LIH support, project and grant funding being targeted must address both climate and racial equity with broad community impact. See link for details.
Rolling, through mid-2024
Type: Miscellaneous
Federal/State: National
EPRI's Vetted Product List evaluates equipment against criteria developed by industry consensus, utility input, and review of government agency requirements for the EV supply equipment industry. Vendors may apply to have their equipment vetted against this list.
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Type: Miscellaneous
Federal/State: National
Electric Vehicle Adoption Leadership (EVAL) is a national workplace charging certification program that provides recognition and technical assistance to organizations supporting the adoption of clean employee transportation options.
Ongoing
Type: Funding
Federal/State: Federal
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued the Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grant program (Community Change Grants). This program seeks applications and will fund community-driven projects that address climate challenges and reduce pollution while strengthening communities through thoughtful implementation. Among numerous topics, for transportation electrification, see Strategy 2: Mobility and Transportation Options for Preventing Air Pollution and Improving Public Health and Climate Resilience.
Entities eligible to apply are: 1) A partnership between two community-based non-profit organizations (CBOs); or 2)A partnership between a CBO and one of the following: a) a Federally-Recognized Tribe; b) a local government; or c) an institution of higher education.
Funding opportunity number: EPA-R-OEJECR-OCS-23-04. See link for details.
Applications accepted on a rolling basis until November 21, 2024 (11:59pm Eastern)