About this organization
Organization Name: Alliance for Tribal Clean Energy
Organization Solution and Services
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Finance/Legal, Project Finance & Development, Renewables Financing, M&A, Environmental Law and Permitting, Litigation and Dispute Resolution
- Trade Labor/Staffing, Workforce Development
Organization Types:
- Organization Size: Revenue under 10M
- Organization Years In business: 5-10 Years
Revenue: <$5 Million
Organization Information : Founded in 2016, the Alliance for Tribal Clean Energy is an Indigenous-led nonprofit organization focused on empowering Native American and Alaska Native communities through clean energy development. Its mission is to support energy sovereignty by providing no-cost capacity building and technical assistance. The organization operates through four key service pillars: project finance and technical support, policy and government relations, education and workforce development, and information sharing through events and resources. By connecting tribes with funding, training, and trusted energy partners, the Alliance helps tribal nations advance renewable energy projects that promote sustainability, economic growth, and long-term self-determination.
Other Information: Founded in 2016, The Alliance for Tribal Clean Energy (ATCE) is an Indigenous-led nonprofit organization established in 2016, focused on promoting energy sovereignty and clean energy transitions for Native American Tribes. Under the leadership of President & CEO Chéri Smith, ATCE operates with a commitment to Tribal self-determination, blending Indigenous Traditional Ecological Knowledge with modern renewable energy practices. ATCE offers no-cost capacity-building support to Tribes, emphasizing climate change mitigation, energy independence, and economic resilience. Its services are organized around four main pillars: providing technical assistance and project finance for renewable energy projects, advocating for Tribal-centric energy policies, offering information resources and events like the Tribal Energy Evolution Summit, and facilitating education and workforce development through partnerships with Tribal Colleges. The organization also develops tools such as the Weaver Platform for financial planning and provides guidance on electrification infrastructure. ATCE serves Native American Tribes, collaborating with various partners to ensure that clean energy initiatives are led by and for Native communities.
