Developing Tribal Energy Resources and Economies

This historic event will highlight the process of strategic energy planning and development for Tribes interested in improving their energy security, sovereignty and economies. All Tribal lands have some usable energy resources such as conventional fuels, renewables, transmission, utility formation potential or efficiency options. Therefore, each Tribe has the opportunity to develop energy resources on their own or form joint ventures and build new alliances with other strategic business partners.

As an attendee, you will learn more about what leads to success, how other Tribes have developed successful energy projects, exploring new energy technologies and the impacts of fracking, and many other informative sessions.  We will engage in discussions with major utilities on how the new right-of-way market correction can benefit all parties and may directly lead to developing new projects.  In addition, you will learn about the “Indian Energy Movement” from the Tribal leaders that made it happen.  Also included will be discussion of the formation of a new national Tribal energy organization so Tribes can speak with a united voice when working with federal and state governments and the private sector.