Office Updates
Register Now: 2024 DOE Tribal Clean Energy Summit
 📅 Feb. 27–28 | Temecula, California
Join the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Indian Energy at the 2024 DOE Tribal Clean Energy Summit on Feb. 27–28, 2024 at the Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, California. We invite Tribal Leaders and staff to come together to build networks, exchange ideas, and explore clean energy solutions that support Tribal energy sovereignty.Â
Register now to reserve your spot at the Summit and book hotel rooms by Feb. 2 for the group rate. Note that rooms may sell out prior to that date, so please book early.Â
Stay tuned to the 2024 Summit event page for more details. Â
What's in a Flag Video Series: Celebrating Tribal Identity, History, and Culture
 Lindsey Watchman, General Council Chairman for the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, discusses the Tribe’s historical land base and seasonal round.
This Native American Heritage Month, a new video series from the Office of Indian Energy explores the stories behind the flags of several Tribal communities that have partnered with DOE on clean energy projects:
- Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation
- Metlakatla Indian Community
- Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa.
These videos highlight the unique identity, traditions, and cultures of the communities we serve.
Watch now on our Video and Media page.
Thank You for Another Successful Program Review!
 We would like to thank everyone who traveled to Denver last week to be part of the 2023 Program Review. Once again, it was an incredible week to be inspired by and learn about Tribal energy projects across the country.Â
Presentations Coming Soon: We will be posting slide presentations on the projects in the coming weeks on the 2023 Program Review page.
News
DOE Offers Tribes $225 Million in Rebates for Home Electrification and Appliances
 DOE has released application guidelines for Tribal governments to apply for $225 million in funding under the Inflation Reduction Act’s Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate program. Funds will provide rebates to low- and moderate-income households installing efficient electric technologies.
Rebates for home electrification upgrades range from $840 to $14,000 per household. Rebate amounts vary depending on a household’s income, the total project cost, and the technologies installed.
Once DOE has approved a Tribe’s application, the Tribe may launch its program and begin issuing rebates. Tribal officials can review the published guidance in DOE’s new Administrative and Legal Requirements Document.Â
DOE has also released the final funding amounts individual Tribes will receive after DOE approves their applications, as well as an explanation of how it allocated the funds.
DOE Tribal Consultation on Revisions to Tribal Consultation Order and Policy
Strengthening Tribal Consultation and Engagement with Tribal Leaders
📅 Dec. 11 | 1 p.m. ET | Virtual Consultation
U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm invites Tribal Leaders to a virtual consultation on updating DOE’s order and policy governing Tribal consultation and engagement.
Join virtually to provide input on proposed updates to DOE Order 144.1 Department of Energy American Indian Tribal Government Interactions and the DOE American Indian & Alaska Native Tribal Government Policy.
The invitation letter, registration information, and draft policy and order are available here. The deadline for written comments has been extended to Jan. 31, 2024.
Tribal Listening Session for Alaska Natives: Department of Interior Seeks Input on Renewable Energy Development
 The U.S. Department of the Interior Renewable Energy Accelerated Deployment Initiative is seeking input on how to streamline and advance tribal renewable energy development.
An engagement session for Alaska Natives and Alaska Native entities will take place at the Alaska BIA Providers Conference, Nov. 30 in Anchorage, Alaska.
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1–2:45 p.m.: Energy Project Pipeline: How to Move Energy Projects Forward
- This session will give an overview of federal energy programs and services available in Alaska and how to start a conversation with energy providers.
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Mike Stevenson, Office of Indian Energy Lead Engineer, will participate in a panel discussion on exciting new developments.
- 3–5 p.m.: Listening Session.
Tribes may also submit written comments by 11:59 p.m. AT on Friday, Dec. 22, 2023, by emailing READI@bia.gov.
Reminder: Arctic Energy Ambassadors Applications Due November 22
The Arctic Energy Ambassadors program led by DOE’s Arctic Energy Office, in partnership with the Alaska Municipal League and the Denali Commission, is looking for passionate, community-focused communicators from Alaska’s Arctic regions who want to serve for a two-year term as an Arctic Energy Ambassador for DOE.
Funding Opportunities
- Communities LEAP Cohort 2
- Tribal Electrification Program.
Communities LEAP Cohort 2
$18 million
Apply by Dec. 14.
Building on the success of the Communities Local Energy Action Program (LEAP) pilot, DOE has opened applications for a second round of the program, which aims to facilitate sustained community-wide economic empowerment through clean energy.
In this round, Communities LEAP will provide up to $18.75 million in technical assistance for 24–32 communities. Eligible communities are disadvantaged and/or energy communities, including Tribes, that are also low-income and experience high energy burden. Â
Tribal Electrification Program
$145 million ($72.5 million in current round)
Full application deadline Dec. 22.
The U.S. Department of the Interior’s Tribal Electrification Program will coordinate financial and technical assistance to Tribes to increase the number of Tribal homes with zero-emissions electricity.
Events
- BIA Alaska Tribal Providers Conference
- 2023 White House Tribal Nations Summit
- DOE Tribal Consultation on Tribal Consultation and Engagement
- 2024 DOE Tribal Clean Energy Summit.
33rd Annual BIA Tribal Providers Conference
📅 Nov. 28–30 | Anchorage, Alaska
The 33rd annual Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Tribal Providers Conference is scheduled for Nov. 28–30 at the Dena'ina Center in downtown Anchorage.
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Department of Interior READI Listening Session and Panel: Nov. 30, 1–5 p.m. AT (details above).
2023 White House Tribal Nations Summit
📅 Dec. 6–7 | Washington, D.C.
Tribal Leaders will have the opportunity to have meaningful conversations with senior Administration officials on implementation of key priorities, new policies, and other critical issues facing Tribal Nations.
Register by 5 p.m. ET on Monday, Nov. 27.
Tribal Consultation on Revisions to DOE Tribal Consultation Order and Policy
📅 Dec. 11 | 1 p.m. ET | Virtual Consultation
Join virtually to provide input on proposed updates to DOE’s order and policy governing Tribal consultation and engagement.
2024 DOE Tribal Clean Energy Summit
📅 Feb. 27–28 | Temecula, California
We invite Tribal Leaders and staff to come together to build networks, exchange ideas, and explore clean energy solutions that support Tribal energy sovereignty.Â
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