Office of Indian Energy hosts tribal leader roundtables
Wednesday, March 30th, 2011The Department of Energy’s newly established Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs (OIEPP) has begun its outreach to Indian tribes and tribal leadership to discuss the various policy and programs issues and opportunities related to energy on tribal lands.
Congress has charged OIEPP to direct, foster, coordinate and implement energy planning, education, management and programs that assist tribes with energy development, capacity building, energy infrastructure, energy costs and electrification of Indian lands and homes. As part of that effort, OIEPP will be hosting roundtable sessions with tribal leaders around the country to engage in discussions about current needs and priorities related to Indian energy policy and programs.
Topics of discussion will include conventional and renewable energy development; transmission and infrastructure; public-private partnerships; energy efficiency and management; education and workforce development; funding and tax incentives; leveraging, coordinating and optimizing Federal resources and programs and feedback and expectations for the Tribal Nation Summit. Participants will examine obstacles, opportunities, needs, priorities and possible solutions regarding these issues and more.
Roundtable discussions in Western’s territory are scheduled for:
April 5 – Phoenix, Arizona
Time: 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
Location: Hyatt Regency
April 6 – Albuquerque, New Mexico
Time: 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
Location: Indian Pueblo Cultural Center