“The ability to develop and regulate renewable energy is an expression of sovereignty and self-determination,” said Tanksi Clairmont (Lakota), Tribal Solar Accelerator Fund Director. “Our vision for Indian Country is a transition to energy sovereignty that is educational, entrepreneurial, and completely renewable.”
Anza, California
The Cahuilla Band of Indians will install residential solar energy systems on eight Cahuilla Tribal elder homes totaling 34.8kW of solar PV.
Campo, California
The Green Energy project will provide six homes with solar PV systems, each 4-5 kilowatts in size.
Ukiah, California
The Pinoleville Pomo Nation will install a 19kW rooftop solar system on the new Head Start Youth Facility.
Heart Butte High School, Browning, Montana
The Blackfeet Community Sustainable Energy Project is a 160.3 kW-DC solar project. The project team will install solar on a virtually net-metered community solar system on the Heart Butte High School in Heart Butte, MT.
Tanacross Village Council – Tanacross, Alaska
Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) in partnership with Tanacross Village Council (TVC) will install 74kW of grid-tied roof top and ground mount PV solar system and a 14kW lithium battery bank tied to 3 buildings.
Nome, Alaska
The 7kW system is proposed to be roof-top fixed on the community building in Solomon. Total project costs are $87k.
Pine Ridge, South Dakota
Oglala Omaste 2020 will install 54.5kW of solar on four HUD-Veterans Assistance low-rent units, one Rural Innovation low-rent unit, and two large arrays on the roof of the Johnson Holy Rock Administration Building (headquarters of Oglala Sioux Lakota Housing).
Redwood Valley, California
The Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians will install 26kW of rooftop solar on the Coyote Valley Youth Education Center which will generate $100,000 in energy savings while offsetting more than 30 tons of harmful greenhouse gas emissions.
Thermal, California
The Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indian Tribe (TM Tribe) is proposing to install 17.55 kW DC solar on 3 single family low income residential homes.
Boulevard, California
The Manzanita TSAF Project 2020 will provide 40.370kW-DC of solar PV energy to Tribal homes and community buildings, including the Manzanita Activity Center and the Manzanita Tribal Office.
Willits, California
The Sherwood Valley Band of Pomo Indians (SVBPI) will install 15kW for 6 tribal residential solar systems and 85kW of battery storage for low-income tribal members.
Loleta, California
Bear River will install 37kW rooftop solar systems on the homes of 6-8 low-income Tribal members. The Tribe is prioritizing these installations for the elderly and/or disabled.
