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    The Inflation Reduction Act Spotlights the Need to Better Support Tribal Communities in Response to Climate Change

    President Biden’s climate change law, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), set aside $720 million in funding for tribal governments to improve energy efficiency and develop more resilient energy strategies. This funding, alongside other resources provided by IRA programs, strengthens tribal governments and helps reduce the widespread energy poverty present in their communities. Head to Legal Planet to get additional information on IRA provisions. 

    Read more here

    Published On: October 9th, 2023Categories: Equity, Tribal Nations
  • Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm discusses energy resilience at La Margarita in Salinas, Puerto Rico.

    Energy Efficiency Helps Communities Become Climate Resilient

    To mitigate the impact of extreme heat, flooding, and other weather-related incidents, the Department of Energy (DOE) encourages investment in energy-efficient technology to improve climate resilience. The DOE helps communities become safer, more equitable, and economically stronger by providing resources through its Office of State and Community Energy Programs. Learn more on DOE’s website.

    Read more here

    Published On: October 6th, 2023Categories: Equity, General News
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    Fellowship Program Supports Career Development in the Clean-Energy Industry

    Local and Tribal governments participating in the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program can get an extra hand completing their project by hosting a Clean Energy Fellow. The Community Energy Fellowship is providing 25–35 recent graduates and mid-career clean energy professionals with job opportunities. Learn more about hosting a Fellow on DOE’s website. 

    Read more here

    Published On: September 28th, 2023Categories: Workforce
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    New Alliance Connects Tribal Communities with Solar Construction Firms That Prioritize Cultural Preservation

    To reduce the barriers tribes face implementing renewable energy projects, the Alliance for Tribal Clean Energy was formed to recruit solar construction firms that undergo traditional cultural preservation training. With a total of $20 billion in federal loans available to tribes taking on energy projects, the Alliance for Tribal Clean Energy’s work will help tribes accelerate solar deployment. Read the full article from pv magazine to learn more.

    Read more here

    Published On: September 20th, 2023Categories: Funding, Tribal Nations
  • $4.6 Billion in Grants Unveiled to Reduce Climate Pollution

    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) new grant competition will fund state, local, and Tribal programs and policies that support environmental justice, advance clean-energy solutions, and tackle climate pollution. By funding measures that bring economic and health benefits to low-income and disadvantaged communities, the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants competition will also advance President Biden’s Justice40 Initiative. Visit EPA’s website to get more details. 

    Read more here

    Published On: September 20th, 2023Categories: Funding, News from the White House
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    Projects to Improve Energy Efficiency and Sustainability at Federal Buildings Funded Through Grant Program

    Nineteen federal projects will receive over $28 million in funding under the Assisting Federal Facilities with Energy Conservation Technologies (AFFECT) grant program. These projects are projected to save $22.7 million in annual energy costs. The AFFECT grant program plays a key role in achieving net-zero emissions from federal buildings by 2045. Visit the Department of Energy’s website to learn how this impacts the Biden Administration’s Federal Sustainability Plan. 

    Read more here

    Published On: August 23rd, 2023Categories: Funding, News from the White House
  • New Tax Credits Will Strengthen Tribal Clean Energy Programs

    Rules proposed by the IRS will allow federally recognized American Indian tribes to access the new clean energy tax credits enacted by the Inflation Reduction Act. Tribes will be able to secure financing and reduce costs for the deployment of renewable energy and other clean energy projects on their lands. Read the article from Bloomberg Law to get more details. 

    Read more here

    Published On: August 23rd, 2023Categories: Funding, Tribal Nations
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    DOE Launches Energy Future Grants Program to Benefit Disadvantaged Communities

    $27 million in funding is available through Energy Future Grants to encourage partnerships between local, tribal, and state governments that result in ideas that will benefit disadvantaged communities. These funds should be used to help lowincome and disadvantaged communities achieve greater energy efficiency. Visit the Department of Energy’s website to read the full press release and find additional resources. 

    Read more here

    Published On: July 20th, 2023Categories: Funding
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    Federal Initiatives Resulted in Massive Job Growth in the Energy Industry

    According to the U.S. Department of Energy’s 2023 U.S. Energy and Employment Report, nearly 300,000 new energy jobs were created in 2022, partly due to the Biden administration’s Investing in America agenda. Steady job growth is expected to continue as the nation builds more resilient and efficient energy systems, which could result in projects that lower consumer utility bills. Read the full article from Forbes to learn more. 

    Read more here

    Published On: July 10th, 2023Categories: Workforce
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    Efficiency is the Key to Solving California’s Energy Challenges

    A report from the California Council on Science & Technology states investing in energy-efficient technologies “will pay dividends in the form of energy cost savings over the long run.” To accomplish energy initiatives effectively, state, local, and regional agencies must work together and prioritize environmental justice and equity. Keep reading to learn what other insights are included the report. 

    Read more here

    Published On: July 6th, 2023Categories: Equity

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The Inflation Reduction Act Spotlights the Need to Better Support Tribal Communities in Response to Climate Change

President Biden’s climate change law, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), set aside $720 million in funding for tribal governments to improve energy efficiency and develop more resilient energy strategies. This funding, alongside other resources provided by IRA programs, strengthens tribal governments and helps reduce the widespread energy poverty present in their communities. Head to Legal Planet to get additional information on IRA provisions. 

Read more here

October 9th, 2023|Categories: Equity, Tribal Nations|

Energy Efficiency Helps Communities Become Climate Resilient

To mitigate the impact of extreme heat, flooding, and other weather-related incidents, the Department of Energy (DOE) encourages investment in energy-efficient technology to improve climate resilience. The DOE helps communities become safer, more equitable, and economically stronger by providing resources through its Office of State and Community Energy Programs. Learn more on DOE’s website.

Read more here

October 6th, 2023|Categories: Equity, General News|

Fellowship Program Supports Career Development in the Clean-Energy Industry

Local and Tribal governments participating in the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program can get an extra hand completing their project by hosting a Clean Energy Fellow. The Community Energy Fellowship is providing 25–35 recent graduates and mid-career clean energy professionals with job opportunities. Learn more about hosting a Fellow on DOE’s website. 

Read more here

September 28th, 2023|Categories: Workforce|

New Alliance Connects Tribal Communities with Solar Construction Firms That Prioritize Cultural Preservation

To reduce the barriers tribes face implementing renewable energy projects, the Alliance for Tribal Clean Energy was formed to recruit solar construction firms that undergo traditional cultural preservation training. With a total of $20 billion in federal loans available to tribes taking on energy projects, the Alliance for Tribal Clean Energy’s work will help tribes accelerate solar deployment. Read the full article from pv magazine to learn more.

Read more here

September 20th, 2023|Categories: Funding, Tribal Nations|

$4.6 Billion in Grants Unveiled to Reduce Climate Pollution

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) new grant competition will fund state, local, and Tribal programs and policies that support environmental justice, advance clean-energy solutions, and tackle climate pollution. By funding measures that bring economic and health benefits to low-income and disadvantaged communities, the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants competition will also advance President Biden’s Justice40 Initiative. Visit EPA’s website to get more details. 

Read more here

September 20th, 2023|Categories: Funding, News from the White House|

Projects to Improve Energy Efficiency and Sustainability at Federal Buildings Funded Through Grant Program

Nineteen federal projects will receive over $28 million in funding under the Assisting Federal Facilities with Energy Conservation Technologies (AFFECT) grant program. These projects are projected to save $22.7 million in annual energy costs. The AFFECT grant program plays a key role in achieving net-zero emissions from federal buildings by 2045. Visit the Department of Energy’s website to learn how this impacts the Biden Administration’s Federal Sustainability Plan. 

Read more here

August 23rd, 2023|Categories: Funding, News from the White House|

New Tax Credits Will Strengthen Tribal Clean Energy Programs

Rules proposed by the IRS will allow federally recognized American Indian tribes to access the new clean energy tax credits enacted by the Inflation Reduction Act. Tribes will be able to secure financing and reduce costs for the deployment of renewable energy and other clean energy projects on their lands. Read the article from Bloomberg Law to get more details. 

Read more here

August 23rd, 2023|Categories: Funding, Tribal Nations|

DOE Launches Energy Future Grants Program to Benefit Disadvantaged Communities

$27 million in funding is available through Energy Future Grants to encourage partnerships between local, tribal, and state governments that result in ideas that will benefit disadvantaged communities. These funds should be used to help lowincome and disadvantaged communities achieve greater energy efficiency. Visit the Department of Energy’s website to read the full press release and find additional resources. 

Read more here

July 20th, 2023|Categories: Funding|

Federal Initiatives Resulted in Massive Job Growth in the Energy Industry

According to the U.S. Department of Energy’s 2023 U.S. Energy and Employment Report, nearly 300,000 new energy jobs were created in 2022, partly due to the Biden administration’s Investing in America agenda. Steady job growth is expected to continue as the nation builds more resilient and efficient energy systems, which could result in projects that lower consumer utility bills. Read the full article from Forbes to learn more. 

Read more here

July 10th, 2023|Categories: Workforce|

Efficiency is the Key to Solving California’s Energy Challenges

A report from the California Council on Science & Technology states investing in energy-efficient technologies “will pay dividends in the form of energy cost savings over the long run.” To accomplish energy initiatives effectively, state, local, and regional agencies must work together and prioritize environmental justice and equity. Keep reading to learn what other insights are included the report. 

Read more here

July 6th, 2023|Categories: Equity|
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