Many communities in rural Alaska are taking steps to lower energy costs and reduce reliance on imported fuel. To advance these efforts, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Indian Energy provides on-the-ground support tailored to equip Native villages and corporations and their partners with relevant resources, technical assistance, skills, and analytical tools to develop sustainable energy solutions.
Facility- and Community-Scale Project Planning and Development Workshops
In January, the Office of Indian Energy is offering a series of regional workshops designed to provide Alaska Native leaders and their staffs with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate the complexities of developing energy projects, including:
- How renewable energy and energy efficiency projects can help address community energy challenges and advance strategic energy goals
- Effective strategies and tactics for identifying potential funding and financing opportunities, overcoming challenges, and gaining community buy-in
- Experience-based insights and lessons learned from other Native villages.
Action-Oriented, Results-Driven
Facilitated by technical experts from DOE and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, the workshops will cover:
- Renewable energy and energy efficiency basics
- Projects a Native village or corporation can realistically implement
- Project financing options
- Frameworks for establishing a business structure
- The importance of involving the community in project planning
- Strategies for effective communications and outreach
- Operations and maintenance and job opportunities.
Register in Advance
There is no cost to attend the workshops, but participants are responsible for their own lodging and travel costs. Coffee, a light breakfast, and an afternoon snack will be served.
Please register at the links below by January 11 to reserve your spot.
Barrow (North Slope Region)
January 18–19, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Iḷisaġvik College - Tom Albert Conference Room
100 Stevenson St.
Barrow, AK 99723
Register here.
Fairbanks (Interior Region)
January 23–24, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
David Salmon Tribal Hall
111 Clay St.
Fairbanks, AK 99701
Register here.
Gulkana (Ahtna Region)
January 26–27, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Gulkana Tribal Hall
Mile 127 Richardson Hwy.
Gulkana, AK 99586
Register here.