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).
The list is not exhaustive. Inclusion does not indicate endorsement, and we make no guarantees about items included. Descriptions may be edited for brevity. See the links for full details and eligibility.
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Dates / Location
Type: Funding
Federal/State: Federal
The US Department of Transportation (USDOT) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications for the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Program (CFI),
The CFI Program is divided into two separate grant categories: (1) the Community Charging and Fueling Program Grants (Community Program), to strategically deploy electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, hydrogen fueling infrastructure, propane fueling infrastructure, and natural gas fueling infrastructure located on public roads or in other publicly accessible locations; and (2) the Alternative Fuel Corridor Grants (Corridor Program), to strategically deploy charging and alternative fueling infrastructure located along designated alternative fuel corridors. See link for details and eligible applicants. (NOFO 693JJ324NF00017).
Extended - Applications due September 11, 2024 (11:59pm Eastern)
Type: Miscellaneous
Federal/State: North Carolina
The Research Triangle Cleantech Cluster created the annual Cleantech Innovation Awards to recognize cleantech initiatives, projects, and innovations from companies, organizations, and government agencies that have contributed to the growing cleantech ecosystem in North Carolina. See Transportation category and link for details.
Nominations due September 13, 2024
Type: Event
Federal/State: Chattanooga, TN
The Company Lab of Chattanooga is partnering with Chattanooga State Community College and Drive Electric Scenic City for an electric vehicle event that includes ride & drives.
September 14, 2024 (10am-2pm, Chattanooga, TN)
Type: Event
Federal/State: Federal
The Joint Office of Energy and Transportation will host the second part of a webinar series diving into how entities provide power to rural portions of the United States. This webinar will specifically delve into the work of public power utilities across the country, learning how programs have evolved to meet the needs of an electrified transportation system.
September 17, 2024 (1:30pm-3pm Eastern)
Type: Event
Federal/State: Southeast
The Southeastern Team Reducing the Impacts of Diesel Emissions (STRIDE) Collaborative partners in eight southern states in agriculture, construction, transportation, shipping, energy, and the environment. This in-person conference in Atlanta, GA will feature speakers on a variety of topics including: electrification, alternative fuels, funding for projects that reduce diesel emissions, ports, environmental justice, and more.
September 17-19, 2024 (Atlanta, GA)
Type: Event
Federal/State: Winter Park, FL
The City of Winter Park's Natural Resources and Sustainability Department is hosting the 3nd annual Sustainability Fair and Electric Vehicle Car show. Attendees can meet sustainable vendors and talk to electric vehicle car owners. There will be an electric bus on display and electric lawn care equipment to test.
September 21, 2024 (9am-12pm, Winter Park, FL)
Type: Funding
Federal/State: Alabama
The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) is soliciting applications for its EV Infrastructure Charging Program.
Eligible Applicants are government and non-government entities planning to install fast-charging projects that are not eligible under the NEVI program and AC Level 2 charging projects serving destinations where people frequently gather for extended periods of time, including, but not limited to, hospitals, schools, public and private workplaces, hotels, places for leisure and outdoor recreation, entertainment and sporting venues, and near multi-unit residential dwellings. Applications will be accepted from Tuesday, August 13, 2024 until 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, September 24, 2024.
Applications due September 24, 2024
Type: Event
Federal/State: National
Join the Electric Vehicle Adoption Leadership (EVAL) Information Session to learn more about Forth's workplace charging certification program. The program provides recognition and technical assistance to organizations supporting the adoption of clean transportation. Forth will provide an overview of the EVAL Certification Program, share resources and allocate time for a Q&A session.
September 18, 2024 (12-1pm Eastern)
Type: Event
Federal/State: Asheboro, NC
The North Carolina Zoo is hosting a free public event, showcasing all-electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid automobiles. Attendees will can learn more about the variety of electric vehicles (EV) used at the Zoo, how the Zoo is reducing its carbon footprint, plus the NC Zoo Society and its partners will be highlight commercially available EV’s.
September 27, 2024 (9am-12pm Eastern)
Type: Event
Federal/State: Raleigh, NC
National Drive Electric Week event at Wake Tech Hendrick Center - that includes scheduled building tours featuring Wake Tech's hybrid and EV program. Over a dozen individuals and dealers will have hybrid and EVs on display.
September 28, 2024 (10am-2pm, Raleigh, NC)
Type: Event
Federal/State: Lakeland, FL
This event at Munn Park will feature a wide variety of all-electric and plug-in-hybrid vehicles on display, including SUVs, pickup trucks, and E-Bikes.
September 28, 2024 (9am-1pm, Lakeland, FL)
Type: Event
Federal/State: Lake Frederick, VA
The Lake Frederick community will show their EV's and invite others in the northern Shenandoah Valley to attend or display their plugin vehicles of all descriptions.
September 28, 2024 (10am-2pm, Lake Frederick, VA)
Type: Event
Federal/State: Knoxville, TN
The Knoxville Electric Vehicle Association (KEVA), Pellissippi State Community College (PSCC), and Drive Electric Tennessee (DET), are hosting an event during National Drive Electric Week. The event will feature electric vehicles on display, ride and drives, vendors, and more.
September 28, 2024 (10am-3pm Eastern)
Type: Event
Federal/State: Louisville, KY
Evolve KY is hosting an outdoor event that showcases a variety of vendors related to energy-efficiency technology and driving electric. EV test drives will be available. Free and open to the public.
September 28, 2024 (10am-3pm, Prospect, KY)
Type: Event
Federal/State: Midlothian, VA
Electricarpalooza is Central Virginia’s annual celebration of National Drive Electric Week. The event includes a policy summit and speaker, EV ride & drives, e-bikes, and more. See link for registration details.
September 28, 2024 (11:30am-6pm, Midlothian, VA)
Type: Event
Federal/State: Asheville, NC
On Sunday September 29th, 2024, in collaboration with Sugar Hollow Solar, Asheville Hunter Volvo, and the Tanger Asheville Outlets, the Blue Ridge EV Club will host its 11th annual National Drive Electric event at the Tanger Asheville Outlets from noon to 4pm (rain date Oct. 6th). Attendees will be able to see and ride in a wide variety of EVs.
September 29, 2024 (12-4pm, Asheville, NC)
Type: Request for proposal (RFP)
Federal/State: Georgia
The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) is soliciting responses to design, construct, install, finance, operate, and maintain electric vehicle charging infrastructure compliant with the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program. Georgia's NEVI Deployment Program: Round 2 has identified 33 locations in the Request for Proposal (RFP) where the installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure will fill gaps in the state's Alternative Fuel Corridors charging station network. See link for details.
Proposals due Sept. 30, 2024 (11am Eastern)
Type: Event
Federal/State: National
What happens to electric vehicle batteries when they have degraded past their useful life as a vehicle battery? What are the environmental implications? In this webinar, attendees will learn more about how electric vehicle batteries can be re-used for other purposes, like stationary grid storage. Our experts will discuss the environmentally friendly options that fleets have for their batteries at end of life. Hosted by NAFA Fleet Management Association.
October 2, 2024 (2-2:30pm Eastern)
Type: Event
Federal/State: Fayetteville, NC
Join Sustainable Sandhills, sponsors, and supporters at the biannual EV Car Show at Fayetteville Technical Community College.
October 5, 2024 (4-8pm, Fayetteville, NC)
Type: Event
Federal/State: Brunswick, GA
The Electrification Coalitions is hosting an event on Thursday, October 10, 2024 from 2–6 p.m. at Brunswick Country Club in Brunswick, Georgia, with discussions and panels on the future of medium-duty, heavy-duty, and port electrification in Georgia and Florida. Attendees will learn from industry experts, network with local partners, and hear about the latest advancements in zero-emission transportation. A happy hour will follow the presentations.
October 10, 2024 (2-6pm, Brunswick, GA)
Type: Event
Federal/State: National
This webinar hosted by the Electrification Coalition will feature an exploration of how green financing can drive the future of EV charging infrastructure. Discover what public and private resources are available and how to incorporate them into deployments.
October 14, 2024 (2pm Eastern)
Type: Funding
Federal/State: Federal
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Interconnection Innovation e-Xchange (i2X) program and Joint Office of Energy and Transportation, through a Partnership Intermediary Agreement with ENERGYWERX, announced the Innovative Queue Management Solutions (iQMS) for Clean Energy Interconnection and Energization program. This program will award $11.2 million to no more than 25 distribution utilities to pilot innovative solutions for managing renewable energy and electric vehicle (EV) charging interconnection and energization queues. See link for details.
Applications due October 16, 2024 (3pm Eastern)
Type: Event
Federal/State: National
This webinar hosted by the Electrification Coalition will discuss the key advancements in funding, technology, and charging capabilities that are shaping the EV market. From tried-and-true to up-and-coming, speakers will dive deep into the technology that has shaped this year in the EV space and what is on the horizon for next year.
October 17, 2024 (1pm Eastern)
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: Request for information (RFI)
Federal/State: Central Arkansas
A public survey administered by Metroplan and funded through the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment's EPA Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) planning grant seeks input on Energy and Environment Innovation in Central Arkansas. Public feedback will help target research and investment in emissions reduction measures and technologies that reduce pollutants, create high-quality jobs, and spur economic growth in Central Arkansas. Projects outlined in the Central Arkansas plan will be included as a supplement to the state's EEI Comprehensive Action Plan (CAP). The four priority areas are: a) Clean Transportation Choices and Green Corridors, b) Electric & Efficient Vehicles, c) Net-Zero Buildings, and d) Waste Management & Recycling.
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Type: Request for information (RFI)
Federal/State: Federal
U.S. Access Board published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend the accessibility guidelines for buildings and facilities covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968 (ABA) to specifically address the accessibility of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. This proposed rule provides specifications for the accessibility of EV charging stations, to include the EV charger (including physical and communication access), EV charging space, access aisles, and accessible routes. Public comments on the proposed invited by November 4, 2024. Docket number ATBCB-2024-0001.
Public comments due November 4, 2024
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)
Type: Miscellaneous
Federal/State: Virginia
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has a National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program Partnering List sign-up available (see EV Resources Tab of the link). Potential site hosts and vendors (e.g. electricians, hardware providers, operators, etc.) can share information and coordinate directly.
Not defined
Type: Miscellaneous
Federal/State: Tennessee
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) and Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) are offering a form for entities and individuals interested in partnering and participating in the build-out of electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure along TDOT's designated Alternative Fuel Corridor (AFC) as a part of the Tennessee Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (TEVI) Program.
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Type: Funding
Federal/State: National (Federally Recognized Tribes and Territories)
This US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) solicits applications from eligible entities to incentivize and accelerate the upgrading or retirement of the nation’s legacy diesel engine fleet. Eligible activities include the retrofit or replacement of existing diesel engines, vehicles, and equipment with the EPA and California Air Resources Board (CARB) certified engine configurations and verified retrofit and idle reduction technologies. Applications will be accepted from federally recognized Tribal governments (or intertribal consortia), Alaska Native Villages, or government agencies of the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, which have jurisdiction over transportation or air quality. Funding Opportunity Number: EPA-OAR-OTAQ-24-02
Applications due December 6, 2024 (11:59pm 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: 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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