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Tribal Energy 101

Tribal Energy 101

July 22, 2026 Online :: Central Time

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In the United States, there are 574 federally recognized Tribal Nations across the country. Each Tribal Nation’s leadership structure and communities are unique and hold jurisdiction across Tribal lands. Energy development is rapidly evolving in the U.S., and some Tribal Nations are leading energy projects that provide energy resources for their communities and to strengthen Tribal sovereignty. 

This one-day online course will give attendees a general overview and understanding of Tribal Nation statuses and decision-making roles for energy development on Tribal lands and communities across the country. Attendees will gain knowledge of Tribal energy development tools and resources, strengthen their understanding of Tribal sovereignty, and learn about the growing Tribal energy industry.

Learning Outcomes

  • Identify common types of Tribal energy projects and describe how energy is produced, delivered, and managed on Tribal lands
  • Describe key legal and governance frameworks that shape certain Tribal energy decisions
  • Explain how Tribal energy development supports broader community priorities, including Tribal energy sovereignty, economic development, and climate resilience
  • Identify common Tribal energy development pathways and locate key resources that support Tribal capacity building and meaningful partnerships

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Please Note: This event is being conducted entirely online. All attendees will connect and attend from their computer, one connection per purchase. For details please see our FAQ

If you are unable to attend at the scheduled date and time, we make recordings available to all attendees for 7 days after the event

REGISTER NOW FOR THIS EVENT:

Individual attendee(s)$ 995.00 each(early bird rate)
(price after July 10, 2026 is $ 1,095.00)
Volume pricing also available

Individual attendee tickets can be mixed with ticket packs for complete flexibility
Pack of 5 attendees$ 4,230.00 (15% discount)(early bird rate)
(price after July 10, 2026 is $ 4,655.00)
Pack of 10 attendees$ 7,960.00 (20% discount)(early bird rate)
(price after July 10, 2026 is $ 8,760.00)
Pack of 20 attendees$ 14,925.00 (25% discount)(early bird rate)
(price after July 10, 2026 is $ 16,425.00)

Your registration may be transferred to a member of your organization up to 24 hours in advance of the event. Cancellations must be received on or before June 19, 2026 in order to be refunded and will be subject to a US $195.00 processing fee per registrant. No refunds will be made after this date. Cancellations received after this date will create a credit of the tuition (less processing fee) good toward any other EUCI event. This credit will be good for six months from the cancellation date. In the event of non-attendance, all registration fees will be forfeited. In case of conference cancellation, EUCIs liability is limited to refund of the event registration fee only. For more information regarding administrative policies, such as complaints and refunds, please contact our offices at 303-770-8800

Agenda

Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Central Time

Online

Log In

8:45 AM

Lunch Break

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Adjourn for the day

4:30 PM

8:45 AM - 8:55 AM

Log In

8:55 - 9:00 AM

Overview & Instructions

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Lunch Break

9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Course Timing

Module 1: Tribal Nations & Energy Sovereignty

  • Overview of federal Tribal recognition, Tribal sovereignty, and jurisdictional decision-making on Tribal Lands
  • How governance structures differ across Tribal Nations and the roles of Tribal, Federal, and state governments
  • Defining Tribal energy sovereignty and its importance in energy planning and development

Module 2: Energy Systems & Utilities on Tribal Lands

  • Overview of energy infrastructure and utility service structures on Tribal lands
  • How certain Tribal utilities manage:
    • Energy production
    • Transmission and distribution
    • Rates
  • Coordination across Tribal departments:
    • Administrative
    • Planning & Facilities
    • Community development
    • Housing Authority

Module 3: Tribal Energy Goals & Strategic Planning

  • Common Tribal energy goals, including:
    • Tribal Energy Sovereignty
    • Climate Resilience & Adaptation
    • Economic and Community Development
  • Role of Tribal strategic energy planning advancing Tribal energy projects and aligning community priorities with Tribal land use, housing, and infrastructure planning

Module 4: Tribal Partnerships and Engagement

  • Importance of trust-building and long-term partnerships with Tribal Nations and their communities throughout the entire energy development timeline
  • Identifying culturally-appropriate engagement strategies for strengthening Tribal partnerships
  • Understanding the historical, political, and environmental contexts of Tribal Nations and ancestral Tribal lands

Module 5: Tribal Energy Development Capacity Building & Resources

  • Overview of common Tribal energy development challenges and opportunities in Tribal energy capacity
  • Role of technical assistance, funding programs, and workforce development initiatives
  • Understand how and where to locate energy resources and references for Tribal capacity building, federal programming, R&D, and technical assistance, inter-Tribal groups and organizations

Interactive Session: Tribal Energy Resources Navigation & Case Study

In this interactive session, the instructor will guide attendees through a live demonstration of key Tribal energy resources, data portals, and technical assistance tools commonly used in Tribal energy planning and development. Through screen sharing and a short case study example, attendees will see how practitioners identify reliable information, navigate federal and Tribal energy platforms, and locate tools that support Tribal energy project planning. Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions and discuss how these tools may support their own work.

Instructor

Veronique Arguello, MSUP

Tribal Energy Planning & Engagement Specialist

Veronique, also known as Vero, was born and raised in New Mexico. Her maternal grandmother is from Acoma Pueblo, New Mexico and her late grandfather was from Santo Domingo Pueblo, New Mexico. Vero holds a Master of Science in Urban Planning, with concentrations in Environmental Planning and Heritage Conservation from the University of Arizona, and also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Planning and Design, concentrating in Community and Regional Planning from the University of New Mexico. Her upbringing and cultural roots in the United States’ Southwest were centered around the importance of reciprocity with the land and its resources.

Since 2019, Vero has been in the Tribal energy industry, building new connections, maintaining relationships, implementing, and enhancing strategic energy planning research. In her former role as Tribal Outreach and Engagement Specialist II with one of the largest solar installation non-profit organizations in the U.S., she engaged with Tribal Nations and communities across the country to support affordable and equitable access to renewable energy sources. She completed undergraduate and graduate internships for the federal office, Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs (formerly named Office of Indian Energy), and the Sandia National Laboratories Indian Energy Program. As a graduate intern at Sandia National Laboratories, she authored a SAND report titled Tribal Renewable Energy Development: Strategic and Consensus-Based Planning. Vero takes pride in contributing to Tribal energy work and supporting environmental goals through planning and outreach.

Continuing Education Credits

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EUCI is authorized by IACET to offer 0.7 CEUs for this event

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Requirements for Successful Completion of Program

Participants must log on and be in attendance for the entirety of the course to be eligible for continuing education credit.

Instructional Methods

PowerPoint presentations, Q&A, case study, and open discussion

CPE

Upon successful completion of this event, program participants interested in receiving CPE credits will receive a certificate of completion.

Course CPE Credits: 7.5
There is no prerequisite for this Course.
Program field of study: Specialized Knowledge
Program Level: Basic
Delivery Method: Group Internet Based
Advanced Preparation: None

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CLE

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Who Should Attend

  • Tribal Planners: community and economic development, strategic energy planning, climate adaptation, and resilience
  • Project Managers: renewable energy projects, community & economic development, and planning
  • Energy Policymakers, Coordinators, Directors
  • Community and Engagement Specialists, Coordinators, Liaisons, and Managers
  • Technical Assistance staff serving and directly engaging with Tribal Nations & communities, partners, and projects: Engineers, Installers, Electricians