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: Benton, AR
At this Arkansas Advanced Energy Industry and Career Event, professionals, job seekers, and students will experience interactive industry booths, career and educational presentations, and live career coaching and job interviews. The event is being produced by the Arkansas Advanced Energy Foundation in partnership with the Arkansas Apprenticeship Alliance, Arkansas Office of Skills Development, and Greentech Renewables. The emerging advanced energy industry includes technology and economic activity around energy efficiency, demand response, solar, wind,
hydro, nuclear, electric vehicles, alternative fuels, and smart grid.
Registration deadline is March 8.
March 13, 2024 (10am-3pm, Benton, AR)
Type: Event
Federal/State: Federal
The Joint Office of Energy and Transportation (Joint Office) will host a webinar introducing the latest resources available to help transit agencies and school bus fleets transition to zero-emission buses. Presenters from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) will demonstrate how to use the new Route Planning Tool, which assists school bus fleets in determining the bus power usage and charger power needs for their unique bus routes. NREL will also present on how school and transit bus fleets can apply for the Clean Bus Planning Awards.
March 14, 2024 (1-1:30pm Eastern)
Type: Event
Federal/State: Kentucky
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is hosting a virtual meeting to discuss updates on the implementation of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program in Kentucky, including an overview of the active second request for proposals and the status of the first 24 awarded sites.
March 13, 2024 (2-3pm Eastern)
Type: Funding
Federal/State: Federal
This US Department of Energy Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) seeks applications to address outreach, education, technical assistance, workforce training, and other innovative demonstration or deployment projects that advance the mission of an affordable, equitable, and decarbonized transportation system. DE-FOA-0003250.
- Area of Interest 1: Clean Cities Outreach, Engagement, and Technical Assistance
- Area of Interest 2: Training on Zero Emission Vehicle and Infrastructure Technologies for Critical Emergency Response Workers
- Area of Interest 3: Clean Transportation Demonstration and Deployment
Concept papers due March 12, 2024 (5pm Eastern)
Type: Event
Federal/State: Atlanta, GA
The City of Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Sustainability and Resilience - Sustainability in Action Series in partnership with EVNoire is hosting Atlanta an EV Lunch and Learn / EV Panel and Ride & Drive featuring Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens.
March 7, 2024 (12-3pm Eastern, Atlanta, GA)
Type: Request for information (RFI)
Federal/State: North Carolina
The North Carolina Department of Transportation Division of Aviation invites zero-emissions aircraft Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and vendors to participate in a Request for Information (RFI) aimed at understanding and exploring the advanced capabilities of electric Zero Emission Vertical or Short Takeoff and Landing (zeVSTOL) technologies. NCDOT RFI 54.012524.
Responses due March 7, 2024 (12pm Eastern)
Type: Event
Federal/State: Kentucky
From 2:00 to 2:45 p.m., the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) will hold a pre-bid conference with all interested firms for the second RFP for Kentucky's EV Charging Program.
From 2:45 to 4:00 p.m., (KYTC) will facilitate a networking event for potential developers, site hosts, contractors, electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) suppliers, and other interested parties. The goal is to foster high-quality proposals for all 16 designated zones and provide an opportunity for businesses to engage in the process. Deadline to register is March 4 (12pm Eastern)
March 5, 2024 (2-4pm Eastern)
Type: Event
Federal/State: Federal
The Federal Transit Administration will discuss the FY 2024 Bus Competitive Program and Low-No Program Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), including application requirements and changes from FY 2023. The March 5 webinar will feature a Q&A session focused on rural and tribal applicants.
March 5, 2024 (2pm Eastern)
Type: Request for information (RFI)
Federal/State: Federal
The Department of Energy (DOE or the Department)'s Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains is issuing this request for information (RFI) to notify parties of its potential interest in initiating a Manufacturing Capital Connector (MCC) to support applicants seeking clean energy manufacturing funding opportunities and/or tax credits. The Department also seeks input from all stakeholders through this RFI to help gauge the interest in and to inform the overall design of the MCC.
Electric or fuel cell vehicles and associated recharging/refueling infrastructure are among the multiple topic areas.
Comments due March 4, 2024
Type: Miscellaneous
Federal/State: Tennessee
The Drive Electric Tennessee Policies and Programs Committee is open to new participants starting in 2024. This working group convenes local governments, nonprofits, local power companies, and industry partners on a quarterly basis to share information on available and upcoming funding opportunities and initiatives to support electric vehicle deployment and charging infrastructure development throughout Tennessee. See link for details.
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Type: Event
Federal/State: Federal
The Joint Office of Energy and Transportation will host a webinar on best practices, challenges, and strategies for effectively planning, deploying, and operating electric vehicle (EV) curbside charging projects. Researchers from the Department of Transportation (DOT) Volpe National Transportation Systems Center will present findings from a recent whitepaper on curbside charging, and municipalities will share their experiences with installing and operating curbside charging in local communities.
February 27, 2024 (2-3pm Eastern)
Type: Funding
Federal/State: Atlanta, GA (Metropolitan Area)
Fusen, in collaboration with Georgia Tech’s Strategic Energy Institute, is organizing the first-ever CleanTech Startup Challenge. This challenge is designed for budding entrepreneurs from metro-Atlanta universities who are eager to establish a business in the clean technology sector. During the challenge, teams will engage in weekly workshops to refine their business concepts and gain invaluable guidance from industry experts. The highlight of the challenge is the live demo day on Thursday, April 11th, where winning teams will be awarded funding for their startup valuing their company at $1,000,000. Mobility & clean fuels is among the numerous topical areas.
Applications due February 23, 2024 (11:59 Eastern)
Type: Event
Federal/State: Federal
The Federal Transit Administration will discuss the FY 2024 Bus Competitive Program and Low-No Program Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), including application requirements and changes from FY 2023.
February 22, 2024 (1pm Eastern)
Type: Event
Federal/State: Martin, TN
Presented by the Northwest TN Development District and Drive Electric TN, this event is free and open to the public and will provide information about the future of EVs in Northwest TN with informational panels and networking opportunities.
February 22, 2024 (8am-1pm, Martin, TN)
Type: Event
Federal/State: South Carolina
SC Electric Transportation Network hosts informational monthly meetings. https://www.scetnetwork.org/
February 22, 2024 (11am - 12pm Eastern)
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