How-To Guide To Navigate the Complex Landscape of Tribal Energy Projects

Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026

3 – 4:30 p.m. ET/11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. AKT

This webinar will focus on ways Tribes have overcome critical issues by integrating flexibility, planning, and education into their U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) projects. From complex supply chain and contractor landscapes to intuitive project management structure, these Tribes have expanded their capacity to ensure successful project results. 

Metlakatla: Navigating the Complex Supply Chain & Contractor Landscape: Education and Internal Capacity
This presentation will address the critical bottlenecks currently impacting supply chains and the internal capacity constraints faced by contractors across the energy industry. We will explore practical educational initiatives, training programs, and strategic frameworks Metlakatla implemented to upskill the workforce and scale contractor capacity. 
Presenter: Genelle Winter, Ray Floyd


Barona: DOE Financial Award Restructuring and Leveraging Flexibility
This presentation will delve into the complexities of award restructuring, highlighting the common hurdles Barona and other organizations have faced during transitional phases. We will learn and discuss how incorporating flexibility into award structures can help organizations adapt to shifting electricity regulatory and market environments. 
Presenters: Sheilla Alvarez, Josh Simmons
 

Navajo Nation - Ojo Encino Chapter House: Examining Collaborative Management Structure for Success
This presentation will showcase the Navajo Nation Tribal Government - Ojo Encino Chapter’s residential distributed generation initiative as a blueprint for community-led renewable energy deployment. We will examine the project's collaborative management structure—combining local Tribal leadership, subrecipient expertise, and local electrical vendors to leverage and scale administrative, technical, and construction capacity resources. Attendees will learn how the Chapter integrates workforce development by training local workers and students, manages complex multistakeholder preconstruction workflows, and implements robust team communications and risk mitigation frameworks to ensure seamless project execution.
Presenter: Tim Willink