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: 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: Virginia
"The Virginia Department of Energy is offering the EVCAP subaward program to work at the community level to understand and address issues surrounding the deployment of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. The focus is on specific underserved communities, and the results will inform current and future EV charging deployment.
The grants are open to EV charging vendors or for collaborations between governments and technology providers." See link for details.
Applications due June 30, 2026
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: Request for proposal (RFP)
Federal/State: Kentucky
"This latest proposal seeks private developers who will design, build, operate, and maintain the stations in other urban and rural areas not already served by those stations, helping ensure EV infrastructure reaches communities across the commonwealth. This includes rural portions of counties, some parkways such as the Bluegrass Parkway, as well as routes connecting interstates and parkways: U.S. 23, U.S. 68, U.S. 25E, U.S. 27 and U.S.
127, AA Highway in central and eastern Kentucky; U.S. 68, KY 80, U.S. 51 and U.S. 60 in western Kentucky; and urban areas." See link for details.
Responses due July 13, 2026
Type: Event
Federal/State: Mid-Atlantic
"The Mid-Atlantic Advanced Transportation Summit & Expo brings together industry leaders, researchers, policymakers, and entrepreneurs to explore cutting-edge technologies and strategies shaping mobility across the region. Whether you’re focused on alternative fuel vehicles, smart infrastructure, freight logistics, or sustainable transit, this event offers a platform to connect, learn, and lead."
July 21–23, 2026 ((James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA)
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)
Type: Funding
Federal/State: Tennessee
"Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and EVITP are pleased to offer training stipends to support qualified electricians in the TVA service territory. Eligible participants must be members of a TVA contractor network. Non‑members can join the Preferred Partners Network (commercial/industrial Join the Preferred Partners Network – TVA EnergyRight) or the Quality Contractor Network (residential Join – EnergyRight) to qualify.
Training stipends of $775 will be awarded on a first‑come, first‑served basis to qualified electricians who complete the EVITP course and exam. All stipends are in the form of reimbursement post course work and exam.
Either individual electricians or electrical contractors (submitting on behalf of their employees) may apply for the stipend." See link for details.
Awarded on a first‑come, first‑served basis
Type: Event
Federal/State: Virginia
"The Virginia Clean Energy Summit serves as a vital forum for presenting innovative clean energy technologies, policies, and business practices that are driving the transformation of Virginia's energy sector. Our main goal is to identify opportunities and foster collaboration that accelerates the adoption of: solar, wind, nuclear, energy storage, clean vehicles, geothermal, energy efficiency, and other clean energy solutions." See link for details.
October 7-8, 2026 (Richmond, VA)
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