Tribal/First Nations: GLRPPR Sector Resources

Funding Opportunity: Community-Scale Clean Energy Projects in Indian Country

Mon, 13 May 2013 18:28:21 GMT

DOE is soliciting applications from Indian Tribes, Tribal Energy Resource Development Organizations and Tribal Consortia to install community-scale or facility-scale clean energy systems on Indian lands to provide electricity and/or heating and cooling for local use in tribal buildings. For purposes of this announcement, "clean energy systems" include "renewable energy systems" and "combined heat and power systems." Projects selected under this Funding Opportunity Announcement are intended to reduce energy costs and increase energy security for Indian Tribes and tribal members.

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Funding Opportunity: Science for Sustainable and Healthy Tribes

Mon, 13 May 2013 18:26:31 GMT

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as part of its Science to Achieve Results (STAR) program, is seeking applications proposing research on science for sustainable and healthy tribes. This solicitation is focused on research to develop sustainable solutions to environmental problems that affect tribes.

The objectives of the awards to be made under this solicitation are to improve understanding of: the health impacts of climate change on tribal populations; and 2) the health impacts of indoor air pollution exposures that derive from or are directly affecting traditional tribal life-ways and cultural practices.

In both cases, projects should focus on impacts to vulnerable sub-populations of the Tribal communities. Proposals should also consider sustainable, culturally appropriate and acceptable pollution prevention, and adaptation/mitigation strategies.

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Funding Opportunity: Tribal Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Deployment Assistance

Mon, 13 May 2013 18:24:18 GMT

DOE is soliciting applications from Indian Tribes, Tribal Energy Resource Development Organizations and Tribal Consortia, to install community-scale or facility-scale renewable energy and/or energy efficiency energy projects on Indian lands. The renewable energy and/or energy efficiency projects are intended to provide electricity and/or heating and cooling or efficiency measures for existing tribal buildings, including homes, businesses, community buildings, government buildings, or other tribal facilities. Projects selected under this Funding Opportunity Announcement are intended to reduce energy costs and increase energy security for Indian Tribes and tribal members.

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News: How Caesars earned its sustainability cred with 'CodeGreen'

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:52:53 GMT

Caesars Entertainment has used an initiative that spans its global operations to engage employees on sustainability at every level.

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Resource: Tribal Approaches to Address the Changing Climate

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 15:16:41 GMT

On December 11, 2012, U.S. EPA's Office of Atmospheric Programs hosted a webcast, "Tribal Approaches to Address the Changing Climate," to showcase tribes that are implementing energy conservation, materials recycling, and adaptation programs. This site links to the webcast archives and transcript.

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Resource: Developing Clean Energy Projects on Tribal Lands: Data and Resources for Tribes

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 15:35:29 GMT

This is a outreach brochure (booklet) for the DOE Office of Indian Energy summarizing the renewable energy technology potential on tribal lands. The booklet features tech potential maps for various technologies, information about the activities of DOE-IE, and resources for Tribes.

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News: Energy Department Expands Technical Assistance for Tribal Energy Projects

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 18:58:33 GMT

As part of the Obama Administration's efforts to help Tribal communities across the country enhance their energy security and build a sustainable energy future, the Energy Department today announced the second round of the Strategic Technical Assistance Response Team (START) Program, which provides federally recognized Tribal governments with technical assistance to accelerate clean energy project deployment. Additionally, the Energy Department plans to seek information from Tribes interested in launching or expanding utility services in their own communities, which will help establish a new START Utility Program (START-UP).

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Event: Tribal Green Casinos: Resort Amenities

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 17:56:33 GMT

Greening opportunities in golf course design and maintenance, pool facilities, and other amenities. This webinar is part of the Tribal P2 Workgroups Tribal Green Casinos Webinar Series.

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Event: Tribal Green Casinos: Ventilation and Smoke Reduced/Free Facilities

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 17:55:17 GMT

Improving casino indoor air quality. This webinar is part of the Tribal P2 Workgroups Tribal Green Casinos Webinar Series.

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Conference: 2013 Community Involvement Training Conference

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 18:33:02 GMT

This three-day conference features plenary sessions with guest speakers, topical discussions, multiple 90-minute information sessions, and dozens of engaging and interactive three, four, and seven hour training sessions. Additionally, there will be field trips demonstrating effective community involvement and cooperative conservation efforts in the Boston area, a poster session, exhibits, a technology demonstration area showcasing new tools, technology, and software, and a variety of networking opportunities and evening activities to add value and fun to the experience.

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