Alliance for Tribal Clean Energy presents the

2nd Annual Tribal Clean Energy Finance Forum

Event Dates |

Wednesday, April 29 to Thursday, April 30, 2026

Event Location |

Grand Sierra Resort 

2500 E 2nd Street
Reno, Nevada

Registration Closes |

April 29, 2026

Event Information

The Tribal Clean Energy Finance Forum is a timely and strategic gathering of Tribal leaders, investors, lenders, and clean energy stakeholders. Designed to be highly interactive and solutions-driven, the Forum will focus on building equitable Tribal partnerships that align both purpose and profit.

With federal funding for clean energy largely rescinded, this convening will provide just-in-time insights and a platform to explore strategies for successfully financing Tribal clean energy initiatives. While federal funding uncertainty presents challenges, an abundance of clean energy capital remains available through other sources—including private investment, philanthropic funding, tax incentives, and impact finance. The Forum will spotlight these opportunities, ensuring Tribes can access the resources they need to advance their clean energy goals as a means to enhance economic resilience and climate change preparedness while strengthening Tribal sovereignty.

Together, participants will navigate pathways to accelerate clean energy development on Tribal lands, leveraging diverse funding streams and building strong, equitable partnerships to achieve long-term success with clean energy development.

Held in partnership with NAFOA (Native American Finance Officers Association), the Forum immediately follows NAFOA's 44th Annual Conference at the same venue, allowing attendees to comprehensively address both economic sovereignty and clean energy development in a single trip to Reno.

Thank you to our Supporters!

Sun Sponsor

Colusa Indian Energy logo

Lightning Sponsors

Logo: Reactivate, An Invenergy Company
Logo: Wolf River Electric

Event Sponsors

Clean Energy Counsel Logo
Allumia logo

Sponsorship opportunities are still available!
Email Ruby@tribalcleanenergy.org for more information.

Forum and Panel Session Topics

  • Tribal energy infrastructure development and finance case studies
  • Energy Project Finance 101 for tax exempt entities
  • Tax credit strategies
  • Financial modeling best practices
  • Project Finance policy and legal considerations
  • Distinguishing between public & private finance models
  • Action plans for getting started and for projects "stuck" in development
  • Breakout sessions matching Tribal project champions with industry experts

 

Schedule at a Glance

Tuesday, April 28
  • Travel Day/Arrivals
  • Registration and Check-In
    4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday, April 29
  • Registration and Breakfast
    7:30 AM
  • Full Day of Programming, including Lunch
    8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Social
    5:15 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Dinner Reception
    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Thursday, April 30
  • Breakfast
    8:00 AM
  • Technical Assistance, Breakouts, Topic Table Rotations
    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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