Ted Wright of the Stillaguamish Tribe and Shannon Loeve of Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa review resource maps during a 2014 tribal energy project development and financing workshop in Golden, Colorado. Photo by Amy Glickson, NREL 31795.
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Indian Energy, with support from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), is offering a series of interactive workshops that will walk participants through the process for developing commercial- and community-scale renewable energy projects on tribal lands.
The workshops offer a unique opportunity for participants to learn from renewable energy project experts, get hands-on experience using technology resource assessment tools, explore project case studies, and hear about lessons learned from other Tribes.
Workshop participants will learn about the five steps necessary to develop and finance renewable energy projects on tribal lands, including how to:
- Assess project potential
- Determine technology options
- Refine the project
- Implement financing and construction
- Plan for project operation and maintenance.
Workshops are designed exclusively for, and limited to, elected tribal leaders, tribal executives, and tribal staff.
Workshop Dates and Locations
June 9–11, 2015
Community-Scale Projects
Riverwind Hotel and Casino
Norman, Oklahoma
July 28–29, 2015
Community-Scale Projects
Sandia National Laboratories
Albuquerque, New Mexico
This workshop will also feature a tour of the lab.
Sept. 1–3, 2015
Commercial-Scale Projects
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Golden, Colorado
This workshop will also feature a tour of the lab.
How to Register
There is no cost to attend the workshops, but participants are responsible for their own lodging, dinner, and travel costs. Coffee, a light breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack will be provided.
RSVP to secure your spot by emailing tribalworkshops@nrel.gov or calling 303-275-3005.