March 18 – 21 at the Muscogee Nation, RiverSpirit Resort, Tulsa, Oklahoma
The Tribal Energy Equity Summit will convene Native American tribal leaders and federal government officials to address vital issues and ensure an equitable transition to a clean energy future.
The Tribal Energy Equity Summit (TEES) hosted by the Alliance for Tribal Clean Energy, an Indigenous-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to support the self-determined efforts of Native American tribes and Alaska Native Villages (“tribes”) to transition toward clean energy systems, will convene Native American tribal leaders and officials from the federal government – including a keynote address from Chief Lynn Malerba (Mohegan), Treasurer of the United States.
Building on the success of last year’s inaugural summit, where leaders from Tribal and Federal governments, alongside supporting organizations, engaged in four days of impactful dialogue, the 2024 TEES will once again address vital issues such as clean energy siting, interconnections, and other key considerations for a just transition to a clean energy future.
To maintain the privacy of our tribal governments, the Summit is not open to the general public. The event is open to tribal leadership from federally and state-recognized tribes and vetted Preferred Energy Service Providers and Development Providers. Registration is complete for Preferred Energy Service Providers but registration remains open for tribal leadership.
Learn more about the full agenda.
The first TEES marked a momentous event and a pivotal step towards a self-determined and equitable clean energy future. While the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) pledged substantial funding for clean energy, its transformative potential to positively impact tribes hinges on vital changes in capacity building and grid interconnection policies and addressing gaps not covered by federal funding.
The 2024 Tribal Energy Equity Summit agenda centers on holding our government accountable for equitable energy policy and providing timely and important information and resources to support tribes in their self-determined pursuit of a clean energy future. Interactive conversations on vital subjects such as energy access, interconnection challenges, and overcoming financial barriers will be led by expert native facilitators. Leading tribal and industry experts will host conversations on long-term energy planning, innovative financing, and leveraging beneficial tax legislation. The Summit aims to foster listening and learning for all attendees and cultivate partnership opportunities that benefit tribes.
TEES is open to leaders from federally and state-recognized tribes at no cost and to their supporting organizations at a fee. Travel stipends are available for qualifying tribal participants.
MEDIA CONTACT: Kathleen Van Gorden, kathleenv@kvgcom.com, 401-480-1840
ABOUT: Alliance for Tribal Clean Energy
The Alliance for Tribal Clean Energy is an Indigenous-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that supports the self-determined efforts of Native American tribes to transition to a clean and regenerative energy future. The Alliance’s no-cost offerings include the critical technical and financial assistance and wrap-around services necessary to build tribal capacity to access and manage the unprecedented amounts of federal funding currently available for developing clean energy infrastructure.
The Alliance assists tribes through a curated network of preferred energy service providers and developers who a Native-led committee of energy experts carefully vets to minimize the chances for exploitation. The Alliance is funded by philanthropy, including the MacArthur Foundation, Energy Foundation, and Invest in Our Future fund. For information, visit www.tribalcleanenergy.org
