Tribal and Indian Country Energy Development 2015

Tribal and Indian Country Energy Development 2015 is a conference dedicated to practical tips for collaboration between Indian tribes and the power industry.

Key Topics

• Current legislation and policy that governs development relationships in Indian country
• Cultural complexities of tribal engagement and practical tips for successful business transactions in Indian land
• Awareness of the various tribal business enterprises, collaborative models, and legal structures
• Unique legal issues that arise when doing business in Indian country
• What tribal developers are looking for in an energy development deal
• The types of tribal energy projects and joint ventures
• Federal and regional jurisdiction involved in energy development on tribal land
• A developer`s account of doing business on Indian land
• Challenges and opportunities for rural electrification and distributed generation on Indian country lands
• What utilities and merchant providers are doing to foster positive tribal relationships
• Project case studies regarding - Tribal utility formation, Tribal renewable installations and Tribal natural gas projects
• The latest sustainable energy and natural gas trends
• Methods for developing mutually beneficial negotiations between tribes and utilities concerning right-of-way (ROW) contracts
• Available financing opportunities

Who should Attend

• Independent power producers and transmission operators
• Tribal land owners and officials
• Utility professionals involved with generation and procurement of power
• Federal, state, county and local regulatory agencies involved in the administration of Indian affairs
• Energy consultants, project managers and engineers
• Financial and legal professionals interested in cleantech development
• Energy service companies
• Permitting and siting professionals
• Tribal advocacy groups
• Renewable energy trade associations