Decolonizing Energy: Indigenous Led Climate Action
What does a ‘just’ transition away from fossil fuels actually mean for Indigenous communities? At the APEC Multistakeholder Forum (AMF), organized by the Commonwealth Club World Affairs, Ray Suarez sat down with Chéri A. Smith, a renewable energy expert and Mi’kmaq descendant. They discussed how the Alliance for Tribal Clean Energy is working to combat energy poverty, bring solar to Indigenous communities and secure Native people a seat at the clean energy development table. Guest: Chéri A. Smith, founder, president and CEO of the Alliance for Tribal Clean Energy
Stantec reports $3.9 billion of 2023 revenue aligned with Sustainable Development Goals in 17th annual Sustainability Report
Stantec also announced it met the first-year terms of its Sustainability-Linked Loan and donated the accumulated savings to Indigenous-led nonprofits addressing climate action. With guidance from the Company’s Indigenous Relations teams, the following nonprofit organizations were selected to receive these donations: Alliance for Tribal Clean Energy (United States), First Nations Clean Energy Network (Australia), Indigenous Clean Energy (Canada), Indigenous Housing Partnership, Habitat for Humanity (Canada), Te Tira Whakamātaki (New Zealand).
Tribal leaders called to weigh in on clean energy tax credits final rule
Tribal leaders are being invited to weigh in on proposed tax regulation rules that could impact their nations’ access to clean energy tax credits. In a letter issued last week, United States Treasurer Chief Lynn Malerba (Mohegan) invited tribal leaders to an upcoming consultation where they can offer input on proposed final rules that affect how tribal governments and other eligible entities can benefit from tax credits.
Clean energy dreams, realities highlighted at DOE tribal summit
More than 700 participants gathered on Feb. 27-28 at the tribally owned Pechanga Resort Casino in southern California, meeting with Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm and Department of Energy (DOE) representatives. Live-streamed panels were accessible online for both the first day and second day. Granholm was on hand to announce more than $400 million in new funding for renewable energy projects, many of them tribal.
Tribes from Alaska to Wisconsin will get millions of dollars for clean energy projects. Here’s how they’ll roll out
The Department of Energy is giving $366 million to rural and tribal communities to build out renewable energy projects.
How Wealthy Donors Are Spurring the Energy Transition to Benefit Communities and Workers
As a longtime advocate and strategist, Peter Colavito, recently named executive director of the donor collaborative Invest in Our Future, worked for the labor movement, in community organizing, and in leading cross-sector initiatives addressing racial and economic justice, climate, and labor.
Oil Fueled the ‘Flower Moon’ Osage Murders. Now, Tribes Embrace a Clean Energy Boom
Just as Indigenous communities are embracing a clean energy boom, one of the year’s most acclaimed films has put a spotlight on the horrific toll that fossil fuel exploitation has taken on Native American communities.
How the America the Beautiful Initiative, the Inflation Reduction Act, and Philanthropy Are Effecting a Just Transition in Native American and Alaska Native Communities
As Indigenous people, it is in our nature to be self-reliant. The average American either doesn’t know or forgets that Native American Tribes are sovereign nations here on Turtle Island— the so-called United States of America. Think about it: How can a nation be truly sovereign if it is dependent on outsiders for its energy?
Native American group recruits solar construction firms as tribal partners
Native American tribal lands represent substantial solar and wind potential, yet tribes face many challenges in deploying renewables. A tribal nonprofit group is recruiting solar builders to partner with tribes to help clear the hurdles.
Why Native American tribes struggle to tap billions in clean energy incentives
Direct payments to cities, tribes, nonprofits and other entities that don’t pay taxes could dramatically expand clean energy growth and boost community ownership.