The Office of Indian Energy coordinates and manages the government-to-government and intertribal collaboration involved in carrying out all DOE tribal energy-related activities and initiatives prescribed through the Energy Policy Act of 2005. Learn more abou the Office of Indian Energy program initiatives.
Indian Country Energy and Infrastructure Working Group
Established by Energy Secretary Steven Chu, the Indian Country Energy and Infrastructure Working Group
guides the strategic planning and implementation of DOE’s tribal energy programs and policies.
DOE Tribal Summit
Held in May 2011, the Department's Tribal Summit with American Indian and Alaska Native leaders was attended by over 350 participants ranging from tribal leaders to congressional staff to private sector representatives. Aimed primarily at engaging an interactive government-to-government dialogue, the Summit was preceded the day prior by a series of DOE and Tribal leadership themed roundtables.
Tribal Leader Roundtables
In March and April 2011, the Office of Indian Energy conducted 8 roundtables with tribal leadership, tribal organizations, and other entities interested or involved in energy development in Indian Country. The goal of the roundtable discussions was to identify the various opportunities, obstacles, and issues in energy development, infrastructure, education, financing, and electrification in Indian Country.
Other DOE Programs
Get links to other DOE programs in addition to the Office of Indian Energy that offer helpful information for Tribes.
Other Federal Energy Programs
Learn about assistance available to Tribes through other federal energy programs in addition to DOE.