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DOE Affirmed Commitment to Purchase Clean Power from Tribes

Last updated:

December 14, 2023

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DOE signed a memorandum reaffirming the department’s commitment to purchasing clean power from Tribes to meet federal clean energy goals. The memorandum directs DOE facilities to engage Tribes in long-term energy planning and encourages utilities receiving DOE funds to work with Tribes for energy procurement. These efforts are intended to bolster clean energy production by Tribes.