The Indian Country Energy and Infrastructure Working Group (ICEIWG) works collaboratively with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Indian Energy focusing on energy access, Tribal energy resource development and resource assessments, and power generation that support the DOE statutory authorizations and requirements of Title V of the Energy Policy Act of 2005.
About ICEIWG
The working group was established in May 2011 to bring government and Tribal leaders together to collaborate and gain insight into real-time Tribal experiences representing obstacles and opportunities in energy and related infrastructure development and capacity building in Indian Country.
The Working Group is hosted, managed, and supported as a program initiative in the Office of Indian Energy.
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Goals and Objectives
ICEIWG aims to establish baseline information to guide policy and program prioritization and long-term strategy related to energy and infrastructure development on Tribal lands while supporting the Office of Indian Energy's mission. This is in part carried out through the following objectives:
- Direct support to Tribes in maximizing their energy resources and developing reliable and affordable energy for all Tribal communities and the United States.
- Exchange information about energy development practices, needs, obstacles, and potential solutions, including alternative approaches to energy development in its various forms.
- Share information, transfer lessons-learned, and inform and be informed on current policy, procedures, and industry partnership mechanisms. Discussion of policy concerns are encouraged with recommendations and/or comments shared with the director of the Office of Indian Energy.
Team and Members
DOE Office of Indian Energy Team
- David F. Conrad, Acting Director/Deputy Director, Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs
ICEIWG Member Tribes
Alaska
- Alaska Federation of Natives, Anchorage, Alaska
- Central Council of Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska, Juneau, Alaska
- Galena Village (aka Louden Village), Galena, Alaska
- Husila Village, Husila, Alaska
- Metlakatla Indian Community, Metlakatla, Alaska
- Native Village of Eklutna, Chugiak, Alaska
- Native Village of Kongiganak, Kongiganak, Alaska
- Qawalangin Tribe of Unalaska, Unalaska, Alaska
- Tanana Chiefs Conference, Fairbanks, Alaska
Arizona
California
- Blue Lake Rancheria, Blue Lake, Calif.
- Ewiiaapaayp Band of Kumeyaay Indians, Alpine, Calif.
- Yurok Tribe, Klamath, Calif.
Florida
- Seminole Tribe of Florida, Hollywood, Fla.
Minnesota
- Prairie Island Indian Community, Welch, Min.
Mississippi
- Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, Philadelphia, Miss.
Montana
New York
- Seneca Nation, Salamanca, N.Y.
North Dakota
- Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara (MHA) Nation, New Town, N.D.
Oklahoma
- Cherokee Nation, Tahlequah, Okla.
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Durant, Okla.
- Osage Nation, Pawhuska, Okla.
Oregon
- Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, Warm Springs, Ore.