Alliance for Tribal Clean Energy

Alliance for Tribal Clean Energy

Board Member, Robert Blake (Red Lake Nation), speaking to students. All photos by: The Alliance
Board Member, Robert Blake (Red Lake Nation), speaking to students. All photos by: The Alliance

"The Indigenous Power & Light Fund has the potential to catalyze transformative systems change within tribal communities across the nation. By prioritizing tribal ownership and control, the Fund will ensure that the benefits of clean energy projects on tribal lands accrue directly to the tribes themselves, fostering self-determination and upholding true sovereignty. Most importantly, these projects spark hope in tribal communities, where hope is often a scarce commodity."​

Chéri Smith, President & CEO, Alliance for Tribal Clean Energy

Chéri Smith, President & CEO, Alliance for Tribal Clean Energy

About the Alliance for Tribal Clean Energy

The Alliance for Tribal Clean Energy is an Indigenous-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that supports the self-determined efforts of Native American tribes to transition to a clean and regenerative energy future. The Alliance’s no-cost offerings include the critical technical and financial assistance and wrap-around services necessary to build tribal capacity to access and manage the unprecedented federal funding currently available for developing clean energy infrastructure.

>> Learn more: Alliance Website | Alliance Instagram | Indigenous Power & Light Fund Website

About the Alliance for Tribal Clean Energy

The Alliance for Tribal Clean Energy is an Indigenous-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that supports the self-determined efforts of Native American tribes to transition to a clean and regenerative energy future. The Alliance’s no-cost offerings include the critical technical and financial assistance and wrap-around services necessary to build tribal capacity to access and manage the unprecedented federal funding currently available for developing clean energy infrastructure.

>> Learn more: Alliance Website | Alliance Instagram | Indigenous Power & Light Fund Website

Rivian Foundation's grant

Rivian Foundation's support helped launch the Indigenous Power & Light Fund, a revolving Fund established to deliver vital financial support for tribal clean energy projects at critical moments, covering costs unmet by federal grants. By eliminating these financial barriers, the Fund has the potential to unlock billions of federal dollars currently available to tribes for clean energy development, empowering sovereign energy initiatives to succeed.

Installing microgrid system on the Northern Cheyenne Reservation
Installing microgrid system on the Northern Cheyenne Reservation
Installing microgrid system on the Northern Cheyenne Reservation
The very first solar array installed by the Alliance
The very first solar array installed by the Alliance
The very first solar array installed by the Alliance