NAFOA 42nd Annual Conference

DOE Loan Programs Office (LPO) will participate in NAFOA's 42nd Annual Conference to discuss current trends in tribal economic development, tribal energy financing and share resources with tribal financial professionals. To schedule a meeting with a member of the Tribal Energy Financing team, please email TELGP@hq.doe.gov. 

LPO Director Jigar Shah will discuss the recently announced Viejas Microgrid project during the Tuesday morning General Session. 

He will then participate in a following breakout session 2:30-3:30 p.m. in Salon West:

Fueling Tribal Futures in the New Energy Economy

Historic levels of public and private sector investments in energy development presents a immense opportunity for tribal governments to develop their own power generation and independence. Learn about exciting opportunities presented in programs such as the Loan Program Office and Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA) Elect/Direct Pay Provisions. The panel of experts will discuss setting tribal energy goals and taking advantage of current funding to make tribal energy development into a reality.