Indian Energy Blog

Huslia’s wood biomass system saves money, creates jobs, and keeps energy dollars in the community.

Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians’ 700-kilowatt solar system cuts costs, generates energy and optimism.

One year into his tenure as director of the Office of Indian Energy, Kevin R. Frost has been hard at work implementing programs for tribes.

Learn more about Owle's role in the 705-kilowatt solar photovoltaic system the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians installed.

Director of Planning & Development for the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe talks about her role in advancing the Tribe’s energy goals.

Executive Director of Nuvista Light and Electric Cooperative talks about her role in creatively addressing Alaska’s energy challenges.

When completed this summer, the Initiative will add 650 kilowatts of solar capacity to tribal buildings and save about $2.8 million over 30 years.

The roughly $2-million project involves installing over 400 kilowatts of photovoltaic arrays in these villages.

The Native Village of Hughes just installed the bones of a 120-kilowatt solar photovoltaic system that will cut diesel use and costs.

Former intern Nick Johnson has DOE to thank for much of his growth toward a career as a mechanical engineer at the National Renewable Energy Lab.

In this photo essay, NREL’s Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist zooms in on Alaska’s assets and adaptability.

The Tribe turned a strip of its land in Oregon into nearly $12,000 in annual energy cost savings.

Giving back to their communities is a common motivator for the Native students who serve as summer interns with the Office of Indian Energy.

First-of-its-kind interactive geospatial application enables tribes to conduct their own analyses of installed energy projects and more.

The Tribe has turned to renewable energy as a means of lowering energy costs and gaining independence from the grid.

Chelsea Chee’s leadership across several major projects in New Mexico, including her Natives in STEM project, helped earn her the award.

The Office of Indian Energy’s college student internship program develops Native leaders in STEM and tribal energy careers.

Read Katie Hall’s reports from the field as a 2017 summer intern with the DOE Office of Indian Energy.

Summer 2017 intern Teri Allery shares her experience with the DOE Office of Indian Energy college internship program.

A DOE co-funded 1-megawatt community solar array will offset the cost of the entire energy load of Picuris Pueblo.

DOE has joined AISES in its #PledgeNativesInSTEM campaign, an effort to raise awareness and facilitate dialogue on the importance of STEM for natives.

A DOE-cofunded retrofit of a remote Alaskan airport facility will reduce electricity use by 54% while nearly doubling the contribution of wind power.

On July 24, the Southern Ute Indian Tribe held a dedication ceremony in honor of its newly commissioned and fully operational Oxford Solar Project.

Director William Bradford had the opportunity to host the winning students of the Energy Challenge for American Indian and Alaska Native Youth.

In April 2015, the Native Village of Akutan requested technical assistance from the DOE Office of Indian Energy.