Mission Statement
To ensure BPA understanding and respect for tribal values and resources, Tribal Affairs will fulfill BPA's tribal trust responsibility and our tribal policy commitments by initiating and supporting effective, two-way communication with tribal governments. Learn more about our programs and services by reading the Tribal Affairs brochure.

Tribal Policy
BPA's Tribal Policy was established in 1996 with extensive involvement from the 13 Columbia River Basin Tribes in BPA’s service territory. The policy is the foundation of BPA's trust responsibility as a federal agency and provides a framework for a government-to-government relationship with the federally recognized Columbia Basin Tribes. 

Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe cuts energy costs by going ductless
More northwest residents are saving money on their utility bills by installing ductless heat pumps. The Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe is leading the way with nearly 30 percent of the tribe now heating and cooling their homes with ductless heat pumps. In partnership with a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy and funding from Clallam County Public Utility District, the tribe recently installed 57 ductless heat pumps in tribal members' homes.