Alliance For Tribal Clean Energy

08/19/2026

“When First Nations lead, the revenue stays home, our young people are trained into careers, and the lights stay on in our communities when the grid goes down," said Alliance Vice President of Tribal Engagement, Tim Nuvangyaoma, who represents us at this week's First Nations Clean Energy Symposium, in Australia.

This two-day symposium, hosted by the First Nations Clean Energy Network and held on the traditional lands of the Wadawurrung people, brings together global First Nations leaders, investors, policymakers, industry professionals, and government officials to explore practical solutions that strengthen self-determination in the transition to clean energy.

"Leaving First Nations out does not make the transition faster. It makes it slower and more expensive. Projects stall, consent is contested, and costs climb," said Tim. "Bring us in as owners and partners at the start and the risk is removed, rather than paid for later."

Learn more about the symposium at

500 First Nations, investors, government and industry heads from Australia and abroad join First Nations Clean Energy Symposium starting today. First Nations communities are leading the way, showing what genuine partnerships can generate, and what further investment and commitment from all levels of...

08/19/2026

Celebrating Mawiomi 2026 with our Mi’kmaw relatives. 🦅☀️🫶🏽

07/15/2026

𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁? 𝗟𝗲𝘁'𝘀 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗸.

DOE's Unleashing Tribal Energy Development grant, with an overall funding pool of $50M, is due at 𝟱 𝗽.𝗺. 𝗘𝗧 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟮𝟰, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲. Individual Tribes pursuing energy planning and deployment projects are eligible for grants up to $7.5M, depending on the project topic.

If you're finalizing your application, the Alliance Grants team is holding drop-in office hours to help you get it across the finish line — ask questions, troubleshoot budget or technical issues, and get direct feedback on your draft.

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗲𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀:
🗓 TOMORROW, July 16 @ 1 p.m. MT
🗓 Thursday, July 23 @ 1 p.m. MT

𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁: meet.google.com/rff-bgni-qkz

07/10/2026

⏰ 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴: A proposed federal rule revision could affect Tribal clean energy funding. Protect Tribal interests by submitting public comment on or before July 13.

𝗣𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀: The federal government is proposing big changes to the rules that govern how Tribal Nations, Alaska Native Villages, and other organizations receive and manage federal grant money, including funding for energy and infrastructure projects.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗼:
✅ Learn more with the Alliance's 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗲𝘁: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Q5JLzx-QlFK90ccxuOWy_GcGckVO_YJi/view?usp=drive_link
✅ Download the Alliance's ready-to-use 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗟𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1S4itNq00T83X7ZK7KEmdR3a5ZZr47NG_/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=112304022985110691612&rtpof=true&sd=true
✅ Submit your comment through Regulations.gov 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟭𝟯, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲. Need more information on submitting comments? See more at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dDwt1b57WrUGu5yAuDksrAeab5dEqzpk/view?usp=drive_link

The proposed changes could raise considerations related to Tribal sovereignty. Request the final rule be paused until real, formal Consultations are held with Tribes and Alaska Native Villages.

07/07/2026

🚨 A proposed federal rule revision could reshape how Tribes and Alaska Native Villages access clean energy funding, and you have until July 13 to weigh in.

Join NAFOA and a panel of experts tomorrow as they break down the proposed rule and what it means for Tribal governments.

💻 Webinar: OMB’s Proposed Rule: Potential Impacts on Federal Grants to Tribal Nations

🗓️ Wednesday, July 8, at 2 p.m. ET

Register to join: https://nafoa.zoom.us/webinar/register/8617823369006/WN_bd8zRl8-SK-5qaFaOwzUdQ

💻Webinar Opportunity | OMB’s Proposed Rule: Potential Impacts on Federal Grants to Tribal Nations
🗓️Wed., July 8, at 2:00 p.m. ET

On May 29, 2026, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) proposed the most significant rewrite of federal grant rules in decades. If finalized, the new regulation would take effect on October 1, 2026, and could have a significant impact on federal grants to Tribal Nations.

Join NAFOA and a panel of experts as we break down what's in the proposed rule, what it means for Tribal governments, and what you can do before the July 13 comment deadline.

Register to Join: https://nafoa.zoom.us/webinar/register/8617823369006/WN_bd8zRl8-SK-5qaFaOwzUdQ

07/04/2026

The 105th Mashpee Wampanoag Pawaw was a scorcher. Temperatures nearing 100°F with extreme humidity. Cooling tent and ice water flowed to keep dancers and attendees safe. Electricity demand in summer heatwaves spikes making home cooling expenses a real burden on elders - and all Tribal members.

The Alliance is here with Preferred Provider, Sovereign Energy Partners meeting with Chief Swift Eagle and Council members about solar solutions towards cost savings, resilience, and energy sovereignty.

06/16/2026

We are so blessed. Thank you, AMB.🤎
🦬🏔️🪶🐴🦉🦅🌲🌾🌕✨🫶🏽

06/04/2026

Our CEO and Senior Director of Project Finance & Structuring have spent a few intense days with our financial and advocacy partners and allies at the Advisors Forum and Planetary Solutions Summit in NYC this week.

Top of mind for the Alliance is 12 of our investment-ready Tribal projects - solar, storage, and hydro - with a combined project cost of $450M, with more than half already committed.

These philanthropically de-risked projects are projected to generate $806M in net operating income for these Tribes, and a 3.7x return on total project cost to the investors who bring the balance of the capital. The socioeconomic benefits are 💥 as well.

This is the work the Alliance’s team of finance experts is doing behind the scenes to advance the self-determined pursuit of energy sovereignty.

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to learn more.

05/20/2026

226 Tribal leaders, members, and partner-allies. 47 Tribes. One unforgettable week at Tulalip.

The Tribal Energy Evolution Summit is invitation only. We cap attendance at 200 — intentionally — because the work that happens at TEES requires trust, depth, and the kind of conversation that only happens when there is personal connection and shared commitment.

This year, we couldn't stop at 200. The interest was simply too great, and the need for collaboration even greater. 🫱🏽‍🫲🏻

And together, we marked two historic milestones:

💫 We launched the Tribal Clean Energy Regional Coordination Council (TCERCC) — new infrastructure for coordinated regional energy action across Indian Country

🎓 We celebrated the founding Fellows of the Tribal Energy Leaders Fellowship℠ (TELF) — the first fellowship of its kind dedicated to developing the next generation of Tribal clean energy leaders

To every Tribal leader, member, and partner-ally who honored us with their presence at Tulalip — thank you. What you brought to TEES 2026 will ripple far beyond last week. 🪶

05/15/2026

Another tremendous TEES comes to a close.