Office of Indian Energy | U.S. Department of Energy

📰NEWS FOR TRIBES: U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Alternative Fuels and Feedstocks Office announced $58 million in available funding to advance novel, high-impact chemical technologies that use domestically sourced alternative and waste feedstocks. Projects funded through this initiative will advance new methods of chemical production that maximize the use of biomass and waste resources. Watch the informational webinar recording to learn more about how to apply and what the funding opportunity entails: https://bit.ly/4xw6KIx

💻 WEBINAR: The final Tribal Economies webinar is coming soon! In response to Tribal Leader feedback, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of Tribal and Native Affairs began a webinar series this summer. The series wraps up next week with a session on Bond Finance in Tribal Communities on September 23. Register now: https://bit.ly/4cjPoqT

🔋ATTENTION TRIBES: DOE’s Community Microgrid Assistance Partnership (C-MAP) is designed to help remote and isolated communities explore how microgrids can improve energy access, reliability, and affordability. C-MAP, funded by the Office of Electricity, provides a monthly webinar series offering practical guidance, providing communities with the tools they need to strengthen local energy systems and support future growth.  The next webinar, "Controls and SCADA Best Practices for Microgrid Operations," is Thursday, September 24, at 1:00 p.m. MT. Learn more about the series and sign-up: https://lnkd.in/eqA4Mi7k

📢CALLING ALL TRIBES! Applications are open for the Energy Technology Innovation Partnership Project (ETIPP), which connects communities to local organizations and four DOE National Labs to help them successfully address challenges related to energy generation and storage, energy savings, transmission and distribution, workforce development, regulatory issues, and more. 💰Communities accepted to ETIPP are also eligible to receive direct funding. 📆Application period runs from August 13 to November 18, 2026, and prospective applicants are required to meet with a regional partner to discuss their project proposal before applying. https://lnkd.in/enzVXBfF

Tribal Entities can now apply to host an Energy Innovator Fellow for a one- to two-year fellowship funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. "Over my 20+ years of service, it has become increasingly difficult to attract specialized energy talent to work for Navajo Nation. Our DOE Energy Innovator Fellows have helped bridge this gap by bringing vital expertise directly in-house to support and train our permanent staff, including lawyers, mining engineers, and geologists. This hands-on training builds the deep trust and confidence our team needs to carry this critical work forward. The Energy Innovator Fellows program is truly invaluable." Bidtah N. Becker, Esq., Chief Legal Counsel, Navajo Nation Deadline: October 2, 2026, at 3:00 pm ET. Info webinar: September 2, 2026, at 3:00 pm ET. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3FdesTa

🖥️ WEBINAR | See how Tribes across Indian Country have overcome critical issues by integrating flexibility, planning, and education into their DOE projects in IE’s new Mini Program Review series webinar, How-To Guide to Navigate the Complex Landscape of Tribal Energy Projects. From complex supply chain and contractor landscapes to intuitive project management structure, these Tribes have expanded their capacity to ensure successful project results. Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 3:00-4:30 pm ET/ 11:00-12:30 am AKST Register here: https://bit.ly/4guiDtD

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📰NEWS FOR TRIBES: U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Alternative Fuels and Feedstocks Office announced $58 million in available funding to advance novel, high-impact chemical technologies that use domestically sourced alternative and waste feedstocks. Projects funded through this initiative will advance new methods of chemical production that maximize the use of America’s vast biomass and waste resources. Learn more about how to apply and what the funding opportunity entails at an informational webinar on Friday, September 11, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. ET. https://lnkd.in/eNirEFKD

Tribal Entities can now apply to host an Energy Innovator Fellow for a one- to two-year fellowship funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. “The Energy Innovator Fellows program exemplifies the value of meaningful partnerships. As the Fellows gained hands-on experience supporting Tribal energy initiatives, the Cherokee Nation benefited from expanded technical expertise and collaborative problem-solving. Working together, we developed our Strategic Energy Plan, which continues to guide our energy priorities—including the establishment of a dedicated energy office." ~ Christina Justice, Secretary of Natural Resources Cherokee Nation, 2024 and 2025 EIF Host Deadline: October 2, 2026, at 3:00 pm ET. ➡️ Info webinar: September 2, 2026, at 3:00 pm ET. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3FdesTa

WEBINAR | Thursday, Sept. 10 | Energy Efficiency Measures on Tribal Facilities In this webinar, explore how Tribal communities are integrating energy efficiency measures (EEMs) into new and existing buildings to achieve cost and energy savings. Hear directly from two Tribes that have successfully implemented EEMs across multiple facilities, gaining insights from their experiences and lessons learned. This webinar will cover various types of EEMs, aiding in the evaluation of their potential suitability for your Tribe's facilities. Register to join: https://lnkd.in/e9mBtqxf