
With the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, historic opportunities have been made available for Tribal communities to develop, own and manage their own energy assets. In this panel, industry leaders will inform and discuss with the broader developer community the opportunities that exist in Indian Country, with a particular emphasis on the significant value proposition for developing in partnership with Native communities.
Join this interactive session to explore:
- What opportunities currently exist in Indian Country for developers and investors to partner with Native communities in the development of energy projects?
- What are the unique barriers developers may face when partnering with Native communities in the development of energy projects on tribal lands?
- With the understanding that tribes are public bodies, what are some considerations unique to financing energy projects in Indian Country that developers should be informed of?
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Speakers

Jennifer Lerch
Senior Advisor, Tribal Energy Finance Program, U.S. Department of Energy

Joseph McNeil Jr.
CEO, SAGE Development Authority

Christina Hollenback
CEO, Justice Capital

Cheri Smith
Founder, President & CEO, Alliance for Tribal Clean Energy