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: Miscellaneous
Federal/State: Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi
If you’re a creative high school, community or technical college, or university student in Alabama, Mississippi, or Georgia, you’re invited to participate in the MAGNET logo design contest. The logo should specify what components go into Mississippi-Alabama-Georgia Network for Electric Transportation (MAGNET), illustrating how the three states are working to expand the electric mobility industry in the Southeast. See link for details - responses due January 7, 2025.
Responses due January 7, 2025
Type: Funding
Federal/State: North Carolina
The North Carolina Division of Air Quality (DAQ) administers the Mobile Sources Emissions Reduction Program to fund the replacement of older diesel vehicles with cleaner alternatives. Mobile Sources Emissions Reduction Grants can fund a wide range of projects, any private or public sector entity with a physical presence in North Carolina is eligible to apply. See link for full details.
Applications due December 31, 2024
Type: Request for information (RFI)
Federal/State: New Orleans, LA
In June of 2024, the City of New Orleans began developing its first Electric Transportation Roadmap. As more residents shift to electric or hybrid vehicles, as electric bike ridership grows and, as our public transportation system transitions from diesel to electric-powered buses, the Office of Resilience and Sustainability wants input to shape a plan that supports diverse transportation options.
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Type: Request for information (RFI)
Federal/State: Winston Salem, NC
The Winston-Salem Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) seeks public input on the area's 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP). The MTP will consider all modes of transportation, including motorized vehicles, public transportation, bicycles, walking, freight and goods movement, and air travel.
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Type: Event
Federal/State: Louisiana
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, in partnership with Louisiana Clean Fuels, is hosting an informational session on their NEVI application portal and the first round request for proposals (RFP) which went live December 2024.
December 20, 2024 (1pm Central)
Type: Event
Federal/State: Federal
In 2023, multiple automakers announced the intent to move to the North American Charging Standard This Joint Office of Energy and Transportation webinar will cover the current state of compatible charger deployment, which 2025 model year vehicles are expected to use the J3400 connector, and more.
December 17, 2024 (2-3pm Eastern)
Type: Request for information (RFI)
Federal/State: Tennessee
Drive Electric TN is seeking public input on a 3-5 minute survey to help shape potential programs. Working with group of organizations including local power companies, this survey will help organizers understand how charging programs can be created that both improve customer experience and ensure easy integration with the grid.
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Type: Event
Federal/State: South Carolina
Livestream of the December 2024 meeting of the SC Interagency EV Working Group. The agenda includes a presentation from Office of State Fire Marshal, an overview of progress with SC+EV, and the path forward for SC+EV.
December 10, 2024 (2pm Eastern)
Type: Event
Federal/State: Southeast
The fifth annual "Transportation Electrification in the Southeast" report, published in October 2024 by Atlas Public Policy in partnership with the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy (SACE), analyzes the data underlying the electric vehicle (EV) market from July 2023 to June 2024 in SACE's six-state region: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. The data reveals a continuation of growth trends across six indicators: manufacturing investments, anticipated jobs, EV sales, charging infrastructure deployment, utility investments, and public funding. Report authors and contributors from Atlas Public Policy and SACE will host a virtual roundtable to discuss the state of the EV market and look ahead to 2025. See link for details.
December 11, 2024 (11am-12pm Eastern)
Type: Event
Federal/State: Federal
This Joint Office of Energy and Transportation (Joint Office) webinar will provide a behind-the-scenes look at how the Joint Office is advancing charging infrastructure, grid modernization, cybersecurity, community and urban charging, and more.
December 10, 2024 (1:30pm Eastern)
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: Request for proposal (RFP)
Federal/State: Richmond, VA
The City of Richmond, Virginia is soliciting proposals to establish a contract through competitive negotiation for the purchase of Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) hardware, software, and related installation, maintenance, and warranty services including Level 2 chargers and potential Level 3 (DC Fast Charging) chargers. See link for full details. Project ID: RFP 250003012
Proposals due December 6, 2024 (3pm Eastern)
Type: Event
Federal/State: National
This webinar, co-hosed by the North Carolina Clean Energy Technology Center and NAFA Fleet Management Association, will cover various types of electric off-road machinery available today, their best use cases, and the essential logistics of charging these innovative tools.
December 4, 2024 (2-3:30pm Eastern)
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: 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.
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