The Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs (OIEPP), or the Office of Indian Energy, is charged by Congress to direct, foster, coordinate, and implement energy planning, education, management, and programs that assist tribes with energy development, capacity building, energy infrastructure, energy costs, and electrification of Indian lands and homes. Led by Director Tracey A. LeBeau, a member of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe of South Dakota, and Deputy Director, Pilar Thomas, a member of Pascua Yaqui Tribe, the Office of Indian Energy works within the Department of Energy, across government agencies, and with Indian tribes and organizations to promote Indian energy policies and initiatives. The Office of Indian Energy performs these functions within the scope of the Department of Energy’s mission and consistently with the federal government's trust responsibility, tribal self-determination policy and government to government relationship with Indian tribes.
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