The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Indian Energy provides Alaska Native villages with resources, technical assistance, skills, and analytical tools needed to develop sustainable energy strategies and implement viable solutions to community energy challenges.
Technical Assistance
Alaska Native villages and regional and village corporations can apply to receive no-cost technical assistance with residential energy efficiency, grantee support, strategic energy planning, transmission, interconnection of regional grids, village power, and research and analysis. Learn more about technical assistance.
Through the Alaska Strategic Technical Assistance Response Team (START) Program, federally recognized Alaska Native villages receive community-based technical assistance with preparing tribal energy and infrastructure projects for financing and construction. See a list of START projects in Alaska.
Funding Opportunities
Federal agencies, including the Office of Indian Energy, provide grant, loan, and technical assistance programs to support Alaska Native villages and corporations with evaluating, developing, and deploying energy projects. View a list of current funding opportunities and ongoing funding opportunities.
Education and Training
Webinars, workshops, and trainings help educate tribal leaders and staff on renewable energy project development and financing. Education and capacity building resources offered by the Office of Indian Energy include:
The Office of Indian Energy also offers educational workshops and training at Alaska regional events. See our events calendar for upcoming Alaska events.
Contact Us
Contact the Office of Indian Energy Help Desk by phone or email:
- Phone: 240-562-1352
- Email: [email protected].
Alaska News and Blogs
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Wind Project to Save Utility and Villages $11.4 MillionApril 8, 2024 -
Dan Smith is a general engineer who joined the team in March 2021 and is duty stationed in Anchorage, Alaska.August 9, 2021 -
Over the past few decades, the paradigm has shifted for building science in cold climates, thanks in no small part to Hébert's commitment.December 11, 2020 -
The Native Village of Igiugig proves RivGen Hydrokinetic Power System can produce power, survive winter, and coexist with salmon.December 10, 2020 -
Executive Director of Nuvista Light and Electric Cooperative talks about her role in creatively addressing Alaska’s energy challenges.October 30, 2019 -
The Native Village of Hughes just installed the bones of a 120-kilowatt solar photovoltaic system that will cut diesel use and costs.February 6, 2019 -
In this photo essay, NREL’s Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist zooms in on Alaska’s assets and adaptability.September 13, 2018 -
In February and May, the Office of Indian Energy will host a series of regional energy workshops in Alaska.January 24, 2018 -
Energy Retrofit to Cut St. Paul Island Airport Facility's Annual Costs by $200K, Double Usable SpaceA DOE-cofunded retrofit of a remote Alaskan airport facility will reduce electricity use by 54% while nearly doubling the contribution of wind power.September 13, 2017 -
In April 2015, the Native Village of Akutan requested technical assistance from the DOE Office of Indian Energy.May 11, 2017