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Native America Calling: States, philanthropy help keep tribal clean energy projects going
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
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States, philanthropy help keep tribal clean energy projects going
The state of Washington awarded a number of tribes almost $18 million for clean energy projects — from solar installations to electric fishing and research boat conversions.

The state grants are one of the alternative funding sources as tribes and tribal economic development ventures scramble to fill a void following the withdrawal of some $1.5 billion in federal dollars. As reported by Grist, the withdrawal was result of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a Republican-led bill backed by President Donald Trump.

Tune into Native America Calling to get an update on where clean energy infrastructure and development trends are headed in the absence of any new federal money.

Guests on Native America Calling
David Harper (Mojave from the Colorado River Indian Tribes), CEO of Huurav Energy

John Lewis (Gila River Indian Community), managing director for Native American Energy at Avant Energy

Miacel Spotted Elk (Navajo and Northern Cheyenne), Indigenous affairs reporter at Grist

Shaun Tsabetsaye (Zuni), head of tribal technical assistance and project development for the Alliance for Tribal Clean Energy

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