Tribes can now apply online to receive up to 40 hours of free technical assistance from DOE on renewable energy and energy efficiency projects.
Applications are due March 15 for the second round of the Strategic Technical Assistance Response Team (START) Program, which provides technical assistance to accelerate clean energy project deployment on tribal lands.
Register today for free webinars for tribal leaders and staff on developing commercial-scale energy projects, responding to utilities' requests for proposals, and learning more about the competitive power market.
In support of tribal renewable energy production, DOE Secretary Chu issued a new policy statement and guidance giving preference to Tribes when DOE facilities contract to purchase renewable energy products or by-products, based on authorities under the Energy Policy Act of 2005.
To commend its 75th Anniversary, Bonneville Power Administration produced a video about the success of its collaborative work with Northwest Tribes to restore the wildlife habitats of the Columbia River Basin.
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February 21, 2013
Learn about opportunities for feasible tribal renewable energy development during a free webinar on February 27.
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December 5, 2012
The Energy Department announces new tribal energy initiatives for 2013.
Featured Links
- Energy Department Policy on Acquiring Tribal Renewable Energy Products
- New Tribal Economic Development Bonds Guidance
- Substantially Underserved Trust Areas (SUTA) Final Rule Published
- Minot Daily News Interview with Office of Indian Energy Director Tracey LeBeau
- DOE Draft Policy on Purchasing Indian Energy Comments Due June 5
