Office of Indian Energy News & Blog

DOE announced up to $15 million in new funding to deploy energy technology on tribal lands.

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.

Through this planned FOA, the Office of Indian Energy will continue its efforts to maximize the deployment of energy solutions.

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

The monthly webinars will focus on how to accomplish specific tasks related to energy development on tribal lands.

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

Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced up to $15 million in new funding to deploy energy infrastructure on tribal lands.

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

The Office of Indian Energy is hosting its 2019 Program Review November 18–21 at the Sheraton Denver West Hotel in Lakewood, Colorado.

Every two years, leaders from tribal and state governments have an opportunity to exchange ideas at the National Tribal Energy Summit.

Planned funding will help Native American and Alaska Native communities harness their vast energy resources to reduce or stabilize energy costs.

The Summit will bring together tribal and state governments, federal agencies, and more to build networks, exchange ideas, and explore solutions.

This investment will help Native American and Alaska Native communities harness their vast energy resources.

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.

Funding will support tribes interested in harnessing their vast undeveloped energy resources.

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.

Interns will gain first-hand experience with existing tribal energy projects and exposure to issues concerning tribal energy technology use.

The funding opportunity announcement entitled “Energy Infrastructure Development on Indian Lands - 2019” will be issued early next year.

The annual event aims to bring together Indian tribes and Alaska Native villages to celebrate tribal energy successes, network, and share information.

This webinar will provide an overview of microgrid systems and technologies and how they can be used in tribal communities for emergency situations.

This webinar will provide tribes with a broad update on recent technological and cost trends for distributed energy.

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.