Clean Energy Technology Deployment on Tribal Lands – 2024 (DE-FOA-0003298) – $50 Million

On Feb. 27, DOE announced $25 million in funding to support clean energy technology deployment on Tribal lands. This investment will strengthen Tribal energy sovereignty through local clean energy generation, while increasing energy access, reliability, and security.

On March 22, DOE doubled the funding available under this funding opportunity announcement (FOA), increasing from $25 million to $50 million.

Under this FOA, the Office of Indian Energy is soliciting applications from Indian Tribes, which include Alaska Native Regional Corporations and Village Corporations, Intertribal Organizations, and Tribal Energy Development Organizations, to:

1. Install clean energy generating system(s) and/or energy efficiency measure(s) for Tribal building(s) (Topic Area 1); or,
2. Deploy community-scale clean energy generating system(s) or community energy storage on Tribal lands (Topic Area 2); or,
3. Install integrated energy system(s) for autonomous operation (independent of the traditional centralized electric power grid) to power a single or multiple essential Tribal buildings during emergency situations or for tribal community resilience (Topic Area 3); or,
4. Provide electric power to Tribal Building(s), which otherwise would be unelectrified (Topic Area 4).

Download the full FOA document to learn more and apply.

View the informational webinar recording and slides. The Office of Indian Energy hosted a webinar on March 14, 2024 to provide interested applicants with more information on the FOA and how to apply.

Clean Energy Innovator Fellowship

The goal of this program is to increase access to Tribal clean energy career opportunities and accelerate the national transition to resilient and affordable clean energy.

Indian Tribes, Alaska Native Villages, Regional or Village Corporations, Tribal Energy Offices and Utilities, and Non-profit Regional Intertribal Organizations are eligible to apply as Host Institutions. Fellows will be funded by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for up to two years, including a professional development allowance to advance their skills and expertise.

• Apply for Fellowship.
• Learn more about the program.

Procurement Notice Under Indian Energy Purchase Preference

The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) published the Indian Energy Purchase Preference EAC Purchase solicitation April 15, 2024.  The agency is requesting quotes from Tribal energy organizations to provide Energy Attribute Certificates (EACs), e.g. Renewable Energy Credits, for federal agencies to buy in pursuit of meeting clean energy goals.

Last year Secretary Granholm committed to implementing the Indian Energy Purchase Preference (IEPP) to catalyze Tribal energy industries while meeting federal clean energy goals, and she emphasized expanding the preference to include procuring “energy products” such as EACs. Following this memo, DOE has worked to support GSA in increasing its procurement of Tribal energy products. 

View the GSA solicitation for more information on applying for this GSA contract opportunity. The Notice ID is 47PA0724Q0001.

Office Hours - Ask Us Questions About Renewable Energy Certificates 

FEMP and the Office of Indian Energy are co-hosting office hours to answer questions about Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) and the Indian Energy Purchase Preference (IEPP). 

• Monday, April 22, 2–3 p.m. ET
• Thursday, May 9, 1–2 p.m. ET