Project Description

Strategic energy planning effort to assist in achieving the tribe's primary goals of economic diversity, economic self-sufficiency, and protecting the health and welfare of tribal members. The Cabazon Band Reservation, located on four sections of non-contiguous land on the eastern half of the Coachella Valley in Riverside County is approximately 25 miles east of Palm Springs, comprises 1500 acres and currently has the seventh highest residential electricity rates among U.S. Native American reservations. The Strategic Energy Plan will enable the tribe to make informed decisions in creating and conducting an effective energy management program for their people.

Project Status

The project is complete. See the final report. The November 2003 and October 2004 presentations provide additional information.

Project Contact

Stephen Thomas (760.342.2593 ext. 3258)

<p><strong>Tribe/Awardee</strong><br />Cabazon Band of Mission Indians</p><p><strong>Location</strong><br />Indio, CA</p><p><strong>Project Title</strong><br />Development of a Tribal Energy Plan</p><p><strong>Type of Application</strong><br />First Steps (Planning)</p><p><strong>DOE Grant Number</strong><br />DE-FG36-03GO13111</p><p><strong>Project Amounts</strong><br />DOE: $57,460<br />Awardee: $37,887<br />Total: $95,347</p><p><strong>Project Status</strong><br />Complete</p><p><strong>Project Period of Performance</strong><br />Start: September 2003<br />End: November 2004</p>