Energy is more than a utility—it is a cornerstone of sovereignty. For too long, outside utility companies have profited from Tribal lands while the people living on those lands pay the highest price.
A Nation’s future depends on its ability to provide for its members with dignity and independence. We see a future where every home in Indian Country is powered by the sun and energy sovereignty is restored to the land.
Utilizing powerful new incentives available through the US Inflation Reduction Act, residential solar energy systems can be deployed on homes in Indian Country for little to no installation costs and significantly reduced ongoing monthly utility costs.
The Problems
High Energy Costs
The cost of residential power for homes on reservations can be as much as 40% higher than for homes off the reservation
Power Outages
Reservations tend to be remote, much more subject to power outages from storms, floods, fires and other natural catastrophes
Slow Response Time
When problems do arise, reservations are frequently the last to be brought back online – often for WEEKS, not days
Restrictions to Incentives
While solar grants and ITC’s exist, until now they have been deployed as offsets to US income taxes, thus unavailable to sovereign Native American Tribes
Cash Intensive
Even with ITC’s, solar development is an expensive, cash intensive proposition
The Opportunity
The rules have changed. For the first time, the path to energy independence is wide open. It is now possible for Tribe members to leverage new Federal Incentives to have affordable, sustainable, and reliable residential solar energy systems installed on their homes at little to no cost, then enjoy lower ongoing electrical costs for years to come.