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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Events and Opportunities Archives
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Type
Federal / State
Dates / Location
Type: Event
Federal/State: South Carolina
The South Carolina Fraunhofer USA Alliance, Clemson University, and companies are hosted an event on South Carolina's growing battery supply chain and where the future is heading. See link for registration and tickets (cost).
May 16 - 17, 2023 (Greenville, SC)
Type: Request for information (RFI)
Federal/State: North Carolina
North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has issued this Request for Information (RFI) to solicit input from potential market participants across varying sectors regarding the planning, deployment, operation, and maintenance of Direct Current Fast Charging (DCFC) Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) in the State of North Carolina.
Comments due May 12, 2023 (5pm Eastern)
Type: Event
Federal/State: Federal
Webinar on 2023 Clean School Bus Grants Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) from the EPA. Grant applications due August 22, 2023.
May 10, 2023 (3pm Eastern)
Type: Request for information (RFI)
Federal/State: Federal
This US Dept. Energy Request for Information (DE-FOA-0003032) is for Domestic Manufacturing Conversion Grants for Electrified Vehicles. This RFI seeks public input to help inform DOE's implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, Section 50143 to provide grants for domestic production of efficient hybrid, plug-in electric hybrid, plug-in electric drive and hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles.
Comments due May 9, 2023 (5pm Eastern)
Type: Event
Federal/State: North Carolina
The North Carolina NEVI Program will initiate a procurement process in Fall 2023 to install Direct Current Fast Charging (DCFC) EV stations along the State’s Alternative Fuel Corridors. To help stakeholders prepare to respond to the procurement process, NCDOT is facilitating this online networking opportunity to introduce and connect stakeholders who may want to partner on charging station development.
May 9, 2023 (2-5pm Eastern)
Type: Event
Federal/State: Federal
The Joint Office of Energy and Transportation will host a webinar on minority-owned business outreach and partnerships for EV infrastructure. The webinar will discuss businesses working in different parts of the EV industry and learn how to connect to others through regional federal offices that support small- and minority-owned businesses.
May 9, 2023 (2-3pm Eastern)
Type: Event
Federal/State: Federal
MESC will hold two workshops (May 4 and May 5) that will provide a forum for stakeholders to share perspectives on the opportunities and challenges for the domestic conversion of manufacturing across the supply chain towards the vision and goals of the landmark Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) Section 50143. Interested parties should register to attend either workshop and can submit a 3-minute video providing their perspectives on this program, if they desire. For Request for Information DE-FOA-0003032 due May 9.
May 5, 2023 (1-5pm Eastern)
Type: Event
Federal/State: North Carolina
Roundtable discussion on vehicle electrification in rural NC hosted by Electrification Coalition. The event will convene community leaders, industry, and policymakers to offer insights into the best practices, funding opportunities, and community needs on electric transportation.
May 5, 2023 (9:30 - 11:30am Eastern, Cullowhee, NC)
Type: Event
Federal/State: Federal
MESC will hold two workshops (May 4 and May 5) that will provide a forum for stakeholders to share perspectives on the opportunities and challenges for the domestic conversion of manufacturing across the supply chain towards the vision and goals of the landmark Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) Section 50143. Interested parties should register to attend either workshop and can submit a 3-minute video providing their perspectives on this program, if they desire. For Request for Information DE-FOA-0003032 due May 9.
May 4, 2023 (1-5pm Eastern)
Type: Event
Federal/State: Virginia
Webinar hosted by Virginia Clean Cities with discussion about upcoming funding opportunities in clean transportation.
May 3, 2023 (1-2pm Eastern)
Type: Research
Federal/State: North Carolina
This research survey from the University of North Carolina Greensboro focuses on gathering information from electric vehicle and non-electric vehicle owners to understand the influence of various existing incentives (both financial and non-financial) on the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in North Carolina. Requirements: Must be 18+ years and a North Carolina resident.
Survey responses due April 30, 2023
Type: Funding
Federal/State: Federal
"Block funding for states, local governments, and tribes. Zero-emission transportation (and
associated infrastructure) among eligible activities."
Pre-award sheets due by April 28, 2023
Type: Event
Federal/State: North Carolina
Includes sessions on electric vehicles
April 25-26, 2023 (Raleigh, NC)
Type: Request for information (RFI)
Federal/State: Federal
Comment opportunity: Per EPA's authority under the Clean Air Act section 202(a), EPA will propose a comprehensive set of emissions standards for greenhouse gases and criteria pollutants for the light-duty vehicle sector as well as medium-duty vehicles (i.e., Class 2B and 3 vehicles). The standards will begin with model year 2027 light-duty vehicles, with stringency levels set at least through model year 2030.
Comments due April 25, 2023
Type: Event
Federal/State: South Carolina
April 2023 livestream of a working group meeting to develop a comprehensive plan regarding the strategic deployment of electric vehicle resources and infrastructure in the State of South Carolina.
April 25, 2023 (2pm Eastern)
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