Office of Indian Energy News & Blog

Attendees will learn about the benefits and challenges of forming a tribal utility authority.

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.

Attendees will learn about ongoing changes with the Southwest Power Pool and California Independent System Operator.

DOE, in partnership with the Western Area Power Administration, is hosting a free webinar Wednesday, April 25, 2018, on tribal business models.

DOE and WAPA are hosting a free webinar titled “Energy Opportunities in Tribal Housing” on Wednesday, March 28, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mountain Time.

Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for $11.5 million for energy infrastructure on tribal lands.

The Office of Indian Energy is hosting a free webinar Wednesday, February 28, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mountain Time.

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

In February and May, the Office of Indian Energy will host a series of regional energy workshops in Alaska.

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.

Former intern and current DOE contractor Dr. Tommy Jones shares how his experiences as an intern have led to a blossoming career in tribal energy.

The 2018 webinar series kicks off with "Office of Indian Energy: Advancing Future Leaders through STEM" on January 31 at 11 a.m. Mountain Time.

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

A free webinar called “Economic Market Potential on Tribal Lands and Interactive Tools for Assessments" will take place Wednesday, December 13.

A free webinar called “Essential Tribal and Utility Relationships" will take place Wednesday, November 29, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mountain Time.

The Office of Indian Energy announced a Notice of Intent to issue a FOA entitled “Energy Infrastructure Development on Indian Lands" later this year.

A free webinar called “Opportunities for Tribes to Work Together" will take place Wednesday, October 25, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mountain Time.

The Office of Indian Energy is hosting its Program Review Nov. 13–17 in Denver, with updates on DOE-funded tribal energy projects across the nation.

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

A free webinar called “Fundamentals of Organized Energy Markets for Tribes" will take place Wednesday, September 27, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. MT.

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

DOE announced Carole Plowfield will assume the role of Acting Director for the Office of Indian Energy until a new Director is appointed.

A free webinar called “Powering Your Community with Tribal Energy" will take place Wednesday, August 30.