Latest News

New Funding Will Help Tribal Communities Expand Clean Energy Deployment, Lower Energy Costs, and Strengthen Energy Security

The Department of Energy (DOE), in collaboration with the National Conference of State Legislatures, yesterday concluded its 7th Tribal Clean Energy Summit.

The Two-Day Summit Held in Washington, D.C. will Address Accelerating Energy Access and Transition to Clean Energy in Tribal Communities

Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs (Office of Indian Energy) issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to release a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) this summer.

Thirteen Indian Tribes and tribal entities will receive DOE funding to enhance energy security and resilience.

Funding will Affect 1,200 Tribal Buildings, Create $48.5 Million in Energy Savings and Support 13 Indian Tribes and Tribal Entities Across the Country

Thirteen Indian tribes and tribal entities will receive DOE funding to reduce energy costs and increase energy security and resiliency.

This year’s series will focus on how tribal energy projects can improve community resilience, foster economic development, and support environmental stewardship.

DOE's Office of Indian Energy announced a formalized process for Indian tribes to request cost share reductions under the Energy Policy Act of 2005.

This funding will help Native American and Alaska Native communities harness their vast undeveloped energy resources to reduce energy costs.