U.S. Department of Energy Office of Indian Energy

09/15/2026

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

09/14/2026

🖥️ 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

09/10/2026

📰NEWS FOR TRIBES: U.S. Department of Energy 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.

The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Alternative Fuels and Feedstocks Office (AFFO) today announced up to $58 million in funding to advance novel, high-impact chemical technologies that use domestically sourced alternative and waste feedstocks.

09/09/2026

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

09/08/2026

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://www.energy.gov/indianenergy/energy-efficiency-measures-tribal-facilities

09/07/2026

The Office of Indian Energy thanks all of the energy workers across Indian Country.

09/03/2026

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://www.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_lB-w1Qc0TAGwQVnp1NygRg #/registration

09/02/2026

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 two extremely capable and qualified EIF Fellows that we matched with have expanded the support we can provide to the Tribes in our Consortium in numerous ways, including developing a framework to utilize investment tax credits, allowing us to conduct more feasibility studies, and improving our ability to remotely monitor and troubleshoot systems. Their enthusiasm, intelligence, and skills make them tremendous assets to our team and ultimately help us deliver projects that reduce energy costs for our rural Alaska Native communities.” ~ Dustin Madden, Senior Rural Energy Manager, Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium, 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

09/01/2026

📩 Our August newsletter is now available on our website: https://bit.ly/4y9bMLR

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