WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Energy (DOE), in collaboration with the National Conference of State Legislatures, yesterday concluded its 7th Tribal Clean Energy Summit. During the two-day nation-to-nation conference, DOE welcomed more than 60 Tribal leaders and 350 participants for open and comprehensive conversations on Tribal energy concerns. Throughout the summit, U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm, DOE Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs Director Wahleah Johns, and other senior DOE officials met with participants to exchange ideas and explore cost-effective approaches to Tribal energy sovereignty consistent with President Biden’s commitment to an inclusive and equitable transition to a clean energy future.
“For the Biden-Harris Administration, tribal engagement isn’t a box to be checked—it’s a partnership to be forged,” said U.S….