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: Tennessee
"The Vision of the Tennessee Environmental Network Show of the South (TENSOS) is to serve as the premier platform for fostering collaboration, innovation, and leadership among environmental professionals across diverse industries and disciplines." See link for details and registration.
May 13-15, 2026 (Chattanooga, TN)
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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