Tribal Energy Program

February 2015—Events, Funding and Technical Assistance Opportunities, and News Feb. 27, 2015 The Tribal Energy Program is pleased to share the following information that may be of interest to tribes: Upcoming Events Funding and Technical Assistance Opportunities News and Features

Upcoming Events Save the Dates for the EERE Tribal Energy Program Review May 4–7, 2015 Denver, Colorado The annual EERE Tribal Energy Program Review is a gathering that enables tribes to meet and learn from other tribes that are pursuing energy sufficiency through efficiency and/or renewable energy projects, and to share in each other's successes. As energy sufficiency is a priority throughout Indian Country and rural Alaska, this unique forum is open to all tribes, Alaska Native villages, and others with an interest in renewable energy and energy efficiency project development on tribal lands. Watch future newsletters and the Tribal Energy Program website for details. DOE Tribal Leaders Forum on Climate Preparedness and Resiliency March 4, 2015; RSVP by Feb. 27 Thunder Valley Casino Resort, Lincoln, California DOE's Office of Indian Energy is hosting the 10th in a series of planned strategic energy development forums for tribal leaders and interested staff on "Tribal Energy Systems: Climate Preparedness and Resiliency." This forum is open to tribal leaders and tribal staff only. Register now. DOE Alaska Regional Energy Workshop Series Presented by the DOE Office of Indian Energy with support from DOE's National Renewable Energy Laboratory, these interactive workshops will guide participants through the process for developing community- and facility-scale renewable energy and energy efficiency projects in rural Alaska and highlight the potential opportunities and challenges involved. RSVP to secure your spot by emailingtribalworkshops@nrel.gov or calling 303-275-3005. March 23–25, 2015 Bethel University of Alaska Fairbanks, College of Rural and Community Development Kuskokwim Campus Cultural Center March 26–28, 2015 Dillingham University of Alaska Bristol Bay Campus March 30–April 1, 2015 Juneau University of Alaska Southeast *** For updates and other events, visit the complete events calendar on the Tribal Energy Program website.

Funding and Technical Assistance Opportunities DOE REDI Initiative Grants—$3.5 Million Applications Due: March 4, 2015 Learn more. EPA Environmental Education Local Grants Program—$2.7 Million Applications Due: March 6, 2015 Learn more. DOE Office of Indian Energy Announces Round 3 of START Renewable Energy Project Development Assistance Applications Due: May 1, 2015 DOE Office of Indian Energy is accepting applications for the third round of the Strategic Technical Assistance Response Team (START) Renewable Energy Project Development Assistance Program to provide tribes with technical assistance with furthering the development of community- and commercial-scale renewable energy projects. START will provide tribal project teams and tribal legal/finance specialists with long-term technical assistance focused on helping them reach a late-stage development decision point or milestone to further a project toward development. Learn more. *** For other funding and technical assistance opportunities, see our list on the Tribal Energy Program website.

News and Features Energy Department's Weatherization Assistance Program Opens Doors for Taos Pueblo Native Jasmine Ramero Jasmine Ramero, a Taos Pueblo Native, is on her way to becoming the first female weatherization quality control inspector/auditor in the State of New Mexico, thanks to the Weatherization Assistance Program.Read more. White House Launches Generation Indigenous Native Youth Challenge Announced at the 2015 United National Indian Tribal Youth (UNITY) Midyear Conference, Generation Indigenous (Gen-I) Challenge invites Native youth and organizations across the country to become a part of the Administration's Gen-I initiative by joining the National Native Youth Network—a White House partnership with the Aspen Institute's Center for Native American Youth and the U.S. Department of the Interior. President Obama launched the Gen-I Initiative at the 2014 White House Tribal Nations Conference to focus on improving the lives of Native youth by removing the barriers that stand between Native youth and their opportunity to succeed. Read more in the White House blog. ***

Regards, EERE Tribal Energy Program 15013 Denver West Parkway Golden, CO 80401 tribal@ee.doe.gov For more information on the Tribal Energy Program and our Guide to Tribal Clean Energy Development, visit our website.