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: National
Hosted by the National Rural Transit Assistance Program, this webinar features alternative fuel experts from Clean Cities and Communities Coalitions (part of the U.S. Department of Energy) and the Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance (SEEA). Speakers will provide an overview of the differences between alternative fuels (such as battery electric, compressed natural gas, propane, and others), including the benefits and challenges, and their uses in transit applications. Attendees will also learn about the Clean Cities and Communities Coalition program and be able to locate the closest Clean Cities Coalition that serves their jurisdiction.
July 31, 2024 (2-3pm Eastern)
Type: Request for information (RFI)
Federal/State: Kentucky
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) seeks public input to identify locations of interest for additional electric vehicle (EV) charging sites across the state through the implementation of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program, including DC fast charging and Level 2 charging.
Closes July 31, 2024
Type: Event
Federal/State: Federal
The US Department of Energy (DOE) is hosting an informational webinar to provide potential applicants with an overview of Funding Opportunity Announcement: Connected Communities 2.0 (DE-FOA-0003136). It will cover objectives, the applicant submission process, and the evaluation and selection process.
July 29, 2024 (10:30am - 12pm Eastern)
Type: Funding
Federal/State: Georgia
The Climate Solutions & Equity Grant program is designed to accelerate the Drawdown Georgia mission to advance achievable climate solutions that prioritize equity across the state, such as composting, electric vehicles, energy efficiency improvements, food waste reduction, plant-based diets, and rooftop solar.
This opportunity will result in up to five, two-year grants of up to $100,000 per year.
- Letters of Introduction due: July 26, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. ET
- Finalists announced: August 30, 2024
- Full Proposals from Finalists due: October 4, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. ET
Letters of Introduction due July 26, 2024 (11:59pm Eastern)
Type: Funding
Federal/State: Federal
The EPA anticipates awarding up to $932 million in competitive grant funding under the 2024 Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Grants Program Notice of Funding Opportunity. The program is soliciting applications nationwide for a grant competition to fund the replacement of existing non-zero-emission Class 6 and 7 heavy-duty vehicles with zero-emission Class 6 and 7 heavy-duty vehicles. To support zero-emission vehicle adoption and deployment, funding may also be used for: zero-emission vehicle refueling infrastructure, workforce development and training, project implementation costs. Funding opportunity number: EPA-R-OAR-CHDV-24-06.
Applications due July 25, 2024 (11:59pm Eastern)
Type: Event
Federal/State: South Carolina
Hosted by the Electrification Coalition, this event at Trident Technical College (Palmer Campus) will provide the opportunity to learn from industry experts, network with local partners, and hear about the latest advancements in zero-emission transportation. The event will feature panels about preparing the grid for heavy-duty vehicle electrification and port electrification opportunities in South Carolina.
July 24, 2024 (2-6pm Eastern, Charleston, SC)
Type: Event
Federal/State: South Carolina
July 2024 livestream of an interagency working group to develop a comprehensive plan regarding the strategic deployment of electric vehicle resources and infrastructure in the State of South Carolina.
July 23, 2024 (1pm Eastern)
Type: Event
Federal/State: Georgia
Showcase and Seminar for Alternative Fuel Fleet Vehicles in Georgia - "The Clean Energy Roadshow is a combination seminar and showcase of the latest technology CNG, Electric, Biodiesel and Propane Vehicles. Meet the Auto and Bus manufacturers, Utility partners and Fueling Charging Infrastructure Suppliers that are bringing these vehicles to market. Hear case studies and discover the economic benefits of fleet conversion while building resiliency and sustainability for your community or business. Open to all fleet leaders, elected officials, MPOs, transportation directors and private enterprise fleets."
July 11, 2024 (8:30am - 12:30pm, Alpharetta, GA)
Type: Request for proposal (RFP)
Federal/State: Virginia
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT or the Department) has issued the Virginia Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Phase 1-B Statewide Charging Station Deployment Request for Applications to establish Awards with fixed conditions to one or more Recipients to provide for the installation, operation, and maintenance of one or more Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations along Virginia’s Alternative Fuel Corridors (AFCs) as part of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Funding Program. RFA-65651. See link for details.
Applications due July 10, 2024 (6pm Eastern)
Type: Event
Federal/State: Georgia
Showcase and Seminar for Alternative Fuel Fleet Vehicles in Georgia - "The Clean Energy Roadshow is a combination seminar and showcase of the latest technology CNG, Electric, Biodiesel and Propane Vehicles. Meet the Auto and Bus manufacturers, Utility partners and Fueling Charging Infrastructure Suppliers that are bringing these vehicles to market. Hear case studies and discover the economic benefits of fleet conversion while building resiliency and sustainability for your community or business. Open to all fleet leaders, elected officials, MPOs, transportation directors and private enterprise fleets."
July 10, 2024 (8:30am - 12:30pm, Cartersville, GA)
Type: Event
Federal/State: Georgia
Showcase and Seminar for Alternative Fuel Fleet Vehicles in Georgia - "The Clean Energy Roadshow is a combination seminar and showcase of the latest technology CNG, Electric, Biodiesel and Propane Vehicles. Meet the Auto and Bus manufacturers, Utility partners and Fueling Charging Infrastructure Suppliers that are bringing these vehicles to market. Hear case studies and discover the economic benefits of fleet conversion while building resiliency and sustainability for your community or business. Open to all fleet leaders, elected officials, MPOs, transportation directors and private enterprise fleets."
July 9, 2024 (8:30am - 12:30pm, Austell, GA)
Type: Request for information (RFI)
Federal/State: North Carolina
NCDOT is developing a National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Networking Database. The database is intended solely for those interested in being part of EV charging station deployment teams. Responses to the database questionnaire will be available to all respondents via a publicly available database posted to the NCDOT NEVI website which is intended to introduce and connect stakeholders who may want to partner on charging station development.
Ongoing
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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