Tribes at the Energy Forefront
The Midwest Tribal Energy Resources Association (MTERA), with support from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and RENEW Wisconsin, will be hosting a four-day virtual conference on April 27-30, 2021. The theme for the event is Tribes at the Energy Forefront.
Hear from Tribal leaders, federal and state agencies, educators, and energy industry experts as they discuss successful Tribal energy projects, state and federal energy policy, and strategic energy planning to help Tribes advance beneficial energy initiatives. Registration is FREE!
Day 1 - National Tribal Energy Topics - April 27, 2021 - 11:00 - 3:00 pm Central Time
Day One will spotlight policies and programs across the nation. Several agency leaders will describe their agency's energy vision and what Tribes can expect.
Day 2 - Midwest Tribal Energy Topics - April 28, 2021 - 11:00 - 3:00 pm Central Time
Day Two will focus on the Midwest! Attendees will hear from Tribal leaders and stakeholders in Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin as they discuss their current energy initiatives and Tribal partnerships.
Day 3 - Midwest Tribal Energy Topics - April 29, 2021 - 11:00 - 3:00 pm Central Time
MTERA brings together Tribes to create a strong Tribal energy network, provide energy assistance to Member Tribes, and pursue collective action energy projects. Day Three highlights these key areas.
Day 4 - NREL Tribal Solar Initiative Workshops - April 30, 2021 - 11:00 - 2:00 pm Central Time
Day Four will include small-group workshops for participants to discuss specific strategies for reducing regulatory barriers to Tribal solar initiatives. NREL will be leading the discussion in four separate conversations, and each talk will focus on a specific barrier preventing many Tribes from meeting their solar-electric production goals.