Electrify the South Electric Transportation Toolkit 2024 Update
The 2024 updated Electrify the South Electric Transportation Toolkit is an improved, go-to resource for decision-makers in identifying cost-effective, sustainable, and equitable solutions to accelerate transportation electrification. This past year marked tremendous…
31 Southeastern School Districts Selected for EPA Electric School Bus Funding
SACE congratulates the students and community members of over 31 school districts in the Southeast on receiving funding through the Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean School Bus Rebate Program to make their communities…
The 2024 EPA Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Grant Program Has Launched!
The EPA has released nearly $1 billion in funding from the Inflation Reduction Act to replace heavily polluting diesel trucks, which will improve air quality and save communities thousands of dollars a…
New Rules Offer Tax-Exempt Entities Big Discounts on Clean Energy
Local governments, school districts, and nonprofits are now eligible for cash refunds on solar, EVs, and other clean energy investments through newly finalized guidelines from the Inflation Reduction Act.
Clean Energy Tax Credits Clarified with New Rules and Tools
New IRS Direct Pay guidance, resources, and assistance will make applying for and using the EV charging infrastructure tax credit easier.
En Route to the Southeast: Electric School Bus Opportunities and Awards
The Clean School Bus Program, enabled by funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, is investing hundreds of millions of dollars in our region's schoolchildren, cleaning up the air they breath with healthier…
Electrify the South Collaborative: Digging into Electric Transportation Opportunities, Challenges and the Path Forward for Local Governments
The Electrify the South Collaborative is an ongoing effort among local governments to draw down a proportionate share of federal electric transportation funding. Local governments in the Southeast that are interested in…
Electrify the South Collaborative: Cities and Towns Share Solutions to Drive Change
Local governments from across the Southeast came together to share solutions and resources that will help electrify transportation in their communities. Their dedication and collaboration are an example of the Clean Energy…
What Local Decision Makers Should Know about IRA Tax Credits for Electric Vehicles
Newly-released temporary guidance indicates how provisions in the IRA will allow state, local, and tribal governments, non-profits, U.S. territories, and rural Energy Co-ops to access clean energy and EV tax credits.
Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Grant Program: Filling in Charging Gaps
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill included funding to build out our nation's electric vehicle charging stations. The Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Program is one component of that. A Notice of Funding…