Tribal Energy Alternatives

Tribal Energy Alternatives Tribal Energy Alternatives empowers Tribal-led solutions in the clean energy transition.

By combining deep cultural competency with technical expertise, we provide accessible funding, training, project development, and policy advocacy to support tribes.

Tribal Energy Alternatives (TEA) an affiliate of GRID Alternatives, is one of the nation's leading Tribal-led clean ener...
05/21/2026

Tribal Energy Alternatives (TEA) an affiliate of GRID Alternatives, is one of the nation's leading Tribal-led clean energy organizations bringing unparalleled experience in developing solar projects that advance energy sovereignty while providing meaningful workforce development opportunities, financing options through grantmaking, and policy advocacy for tribes.

TEA's Impact to date:
89 Tribal Nations and Tribal-led organizations served since 2010
10+ MW-DC of solar capacity installed
$50+ million in lifetime energy savings generated for Tribal communities
1,700+ individuals trained in solar installation and clean energy careers
$20+ million in funding awarded to Tribes through TEA's Tribal Solar Accelerator Fund (TSAF)
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Do you or someone you know have a passion for working in the solar installation industry? TEA is offering paid training ...
05/19/2026

Do you or someone you know have a passion for working in the solar installation industry? TEA is offering paid training at the Pueblo of Santa Ana Tamaya Wellness Center in New Mexico. Apply today by scanning the QR code below or clicking the link https://tinyurl.com/2xay8xxc

TEA is committed to supporting energy education at the Tribal College level. We are excited to announce our TCU Energy P...
05/14/2026

TEA is committed to supporting energy education at the Tribal College level. We are excited to announce our TCU Energy Professional Learning Fund as a part of our Tribal Energy Education Collaborative! If you are faculty or an administrator at a Tribal College and interested in learning opportunities related to energy this may be for you. Apply now on our website here>>>https://www.tribalalternatives.org/tcu-energy-professional-learning-fund/

May the 4th Be With You
05/04/2026

May the 4th Be With You

Would you like to learn more about how Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) serve as regional workforce hubs in the r...
05/01/2026

Would you like to learn more about how Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) serve as regional workforce hubs in the renewable energy industry? Then register to attend our webinar on Wednesday May 6, 2026 from 1pm to 230pm Mountain Time. Featured panelists include: Cheryl Madman - Blackfeet Community College (Montana), Wesley Davis - Turtle Mountain Community College (North Dakota), Jeromy Cowell - LCO Ojibwe University (Wisconsin), Bridget Guiza - White Earth Tribal & Community College (Minnesota). Scan the QR code or click this link to register https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mDdQipj9RWekVtHuyP0mPA #/registration

04/30/2026

TEA Co-Executive Director, Talia Martin provides testimony to members of Congress on loss of Federal Solar For All funding at the congressional hearing on Tribal Natural Resource Development: Barriers and Successes.

Tribal Energy Alternatives, the Tribal-led affiliate of GRID Alternatives, was proud to attend yesterday’s Congressional...
04/23/2026

Tribal Energy Alternatives, the Tribal-led affiliate of GRID Alternatives, was proud to attend yesterday’s Congressional hearing in Washington, D.C., “Tribal Natural Resource Development: Barriers and Successes.” The conversation brought together leaders from both parties to examine the opportunities and challenges shaping energy development across Tribal lands.
The hearing was chaired by Rep. Jeff Hurd (R-CO) and included participation from Ranking Member Teresa Leger Fernández (D-NM), Rep. Grijalva (D-AZ), Rep. Randall (D-WA), and Rep. Downing (R-MT), alongside other members of Congress.
Discussions highlighted the vast energy potential across Tribal lands and explored federal efforts to reduce regulatory barriers and accelerate development. Tribal Energy Alternatives emphasized that while removing barriers is important, the true measure of success must center Tribal communities themselves.
As Co-Executive Director Talia Martin shared:
“Development should not be measured solely on scale of the resource extraction, but rather by whether it delivers tangible benefits to Tribal households and communities. Distributed energy plays a critical role in what is next for Tribal energy development, and it is demonstrated in a model that works.”
TEA remains committed to advancing solutions that not only unlock Tribal energy potential, but also lower energy costs, strengthen sovereignty, and deliver real, lasting benefits for Tribal households.

Each year, Earth Day invites the world to reflect on our relationship with Mother Earth. Although we celebrate Earth Day...
04/22/2026

Each year, Earth Day invites the world to reflect on our relationship with Mother Earth. Although we celebrate Earth Day today, let us strive to live each and every day as Earth Day.

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