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Grant for Oceti Sakowin Power Authority

Year
2016
Program
Community Innovation Grants
Amount
$200,000
Term
25 months

Washington, DC — To further develop a multi-tribal power authority and to plan workforce development of a utility-grade wind power installation

The Big Idea

The Oceti Sakowin Power Project is an unprecedented network of seven Native nations that share geography with South Dakota. Tribal leaders organized the groundbreaking partnership to develop their wind resources and respond to the region's high unemployment and poverty rates. Oceti Sakowin Power Project hopes to finance and operate wind power facilities across their reservations that provide tribes with energy resources and job opportunities.

Reports

Final Report
Report date
September 2018

The Tribes have been trying to develop wind power for decades but have been stymied by Tribal politics [and] ineffective or harmful federal agency involvement...OSPA created a business structure that combines the collective resources and clout of the Tribes...needed for a large development project.

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Interim Report
Report date
July 2017

At this stage of the initiative, collaboration has been the most important element for continued progress. The OSPA Board, with representation from each of the Member Tribes, is engaging in meaningful discussions, voting on often complex issues and making critical decisions to move the work forward.

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