The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Indian Energy provides Indian Tribes and Alaska Native villages with information to unleash American energy through webinars, workshops, and an online curriculum.
The Office of Indian Energy 2026 Tribal energy webinar series will focus on three themes over the course of the year–Unleashing Tribal Energy Resources, Tribal Energy Program Review Mini-Series, and Creating the Enabling Framework to Advance High-Value Energy Projects.
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Unleashing Tribal Energy Resources
| WEBINAR | WHEN | DESCRIPTION |
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| Beyond Land Leases: Harnessing Data Centers for Tribal Economic Development | Feb. 12, 2026 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET/11:00 AM – 12:00 PM AKT | Data centers are a hot topic! In this webinar, learn the unique advantages Tribes bring to developers; key elements and ingredients required for successful data center development; the role of the right partners to deliver maximum value to the community; and sources of support for Tribes seeking to evaluate whether a data center may be a good fit. |
Tribal Energy Program Review Mini-Series
| WEBINAR | WHEN | DESCRIPTION |
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| Alaska Energy Focus | March 12, 2026 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM ET/10:30 AM – 12:00 PM AKT | This webinar will detail the specific energy project challenges encountered and the innovative solutions implemented in two remote Alaskan villages–Kawerak and Igiugig. The experiences in these remote environments, offering valuable insights into project execution and critical lessons learned. We will cover technical approaches, community engagement strategies, and the broader impacts of enhanced energy efficiency within these unique settings. |
Creating the Enabling Framework to Advance High-Value Energy Projects
| WEBINAR | WHEN | DESCRIPTION |
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| Successful Power Project Development Best Practices | March 18, 2026 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET/11:00 AM – 12:00 PM AKT Optional ‘office hours’ 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM ET/12:00 PM – 12:30 PM AKT | Are you interested in learning about power purchase agreements (PPA), power project financing, power project procurement, natural gas and LNG development, power transmission financing, and energy storage? Join this webinar for an overview of these topics as covered in the Understanding series handbooks, which establish a common understanding of best practices around successful power project development. DOE Office of Indian Energy technical assistance partner the U.S. Department of Commerce Commercial Law Development Program (CLDP) developed the Understanding series handbooks—which are freely available for download and are used worldwide by public and private sector alike—to serve as practical resources for decision-makers on the legal framework and strategy behind the development, financing, and procurement of power projects. |