Learn more about Clean Energy Initiatives! 

The N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center has teamed up with the Piedmont Triad Regional Council and other North Carolina partners to speak about clean transportation technologies and practices.  The Clean Fuels and Advanced Technologies (CFAT) project is focused on reducing transportation related emissions in NC counties that have air quality concerns.

Outreach efforts include conferences, workshops, presentations, regional meetings, informational materials, and individual consultations. The audiences for these outreach events include public and private fleet managers, civic organizations, non-profits, fuel providers, and other decision makers.

For speaking events in Davidson, Davie, Forsyth and Guilford Counties, please contact Carter Spradling at the Piedmont Triad Regional Council  (336) 904-0300  or cspradling@ptrc.org. 

To learn more about the Clean Fuels & Advanced Technology Program and learn how you and your organization can help reduce vehicular tailpipe emissions, download our CFAT brochure and share it with your friends!

Upcoming Opportunities 

Several funding programs are available to assist your communities implement CFAT strategies.

1.  Clean Fuel Advanced Technology (CFAT) Grant  This program provides funding for projects that will have a positive impact on air quality in areas that are designated as non-attainment for national air quality standards or areas that were previously in non-attainment. In the Piedmont Triad region, eligible counties include Davidson, Davie, Forsyth, and Guilford. Applications are due March-April of each year.
2.  Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP, Federal Aid via NCDOT) provides competitive federal funding for planning, design, and construction of non-motorized transportation infrastructure — such as sidewalks, bike lanes, safe routes to school, and trails — with approximately $28.8 million allocated statewide for the 2025 funding cycle. Eligible applicants include local governments, transit agencies, school districts, public land or natural resource agencies, nonprofit organizations overseeing local transportation safety programs, and other regional government entities with transportation jurisdiction. Funding available in Fiscal Year 2025. 
3.  NCDOT Transportation Demand Management (TDM)  The NCDOT TDM Grant supports publicly‑run programs (such as municipalities, transit agencies, MPOs/RPOs, regional planning organizations, and universities) to develop or update Transportation Demand Management plans and implement strategies—like carpooling, transit, flexible work hours, bicycling, and telecommuting—to reduce single‑occupancy vehicle (SOV) travel and curb commuter vehicle miles traveled (VMT). NCDOT provides 50% matching funds for eligible applicants managing TDM programs. NCDOT’s Integrated Mobility Division presentation. Deadline March 21, 2025 
4. Federal EV Tax Credit (Clean Vehicle Credit)  Tax credit offers up to $7,500 for qualifying new EVs and $4,000 for used EVs under the Inflation Reduction Act. Credits are available through 2032. 
5. Duke Energy EV Charger Prep Credit  Duke Energy offers credits and rebates for residential and fleet customers who install charging infrastructure. Credits available both for personal homes and businesses. Application is open. The deadline to apply is within 120 days of the latter of the final invoice date or the EV registration date. 
6. Mobile Sources Emissions Reductions Grant (NC DEQ) This grant provides funding to public and private entities across NC to replace or repower older diesel vehicles and equipment with cleaner alternatives including medium and heavy-duty EVs. Eligible applicants include any private or public organization with physical presence in North Carolina, where the original diesel equipment has been used in the past two years and the new or repowered vehicle must operate at least 70% of the time in NC over the next five years. Application deadline 1/31/2025. 
7. Grants.gov  is a single access point for over 900 grant programs offered by the 26 Federal grant-making agencies. You can use ‘Search Grants’ using keywords or more specific criteria. 
8. Catalog of All Federal Domestic Assistance (pdf) This online catalog provides a full listing of all federal programs available to state, local and DC governments; federally recognized Tribal governments; US territories and possessions; and domestic public, quasi- public, and private profit and nonprofit organizations. 

CFAT ELIGIBLE COUNTIES

PIEDMONT TRIAD REGIONAL COUNCIL