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Join me in Seattle at RE+ Events Charge H2 hydrogen conference, where Chairman Bill Iyall and I will be discussing adding hydrogen to the mix of Tribal clean energy projects!

Colusa Indian Energy is pleased to announce the hiring of Adam Littlefield as our new VP Business Operations! Adam is a seasoned business operations leader with a strong track record in scaling organizations, building high-performance teams, and driving operational excellence. With experience leading teams at prominent companies like Zillow, Invitation Homes, and Fello, Adam specializes in optimizing processes, fostering strategic partnerships, and implementing efficient, growth-oriented practices. Known for a collaborative leadership style, he excels at creating dynamic, results-driven environments that support organizational growth and success. Welcome to the Tribal Energy Sovereignty Revolution, Adam! ⚡️

Colusa Indian Energy is hiring! Click the links to view our latest openings. Project Coordinator https://lnkd.in/gDcA4Th6 Technical Writer https://lnkd.in/ghz-5-SJ

Tribal energy success 🌟 In our latest blog, learn about Colusa Indian Energy's recent clean energy project to electrify more Tribal homes. ⚡ 🏠 This project was proudly co-funded by our Office. ➡️ ➡️ https://lnkd.in/g-gaYUDY

Honoring all who served, happy Veterans Day!

I will be presenting at the Office of Indian Energy | U.S. Department of Energy annual program review in Denver on 11/18. Reach out if you'd like to connect there!

Colusa Indian Energy is excited to announce the hiring of Kevin Blaser as our newest VP of Business Development! Kevin was the Managing Director, Energy Systems for Bakinaw Federal Contracting and the Business Development and Energy Operations Manager for Migizi Economic Development Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan. He was part of the team responsible for all aspects of energy development for the Tribe including its MISO (Midwest Independent System Operator) electricity market activities. Kevin was instrumental in crafting SCIT Tribal Ordinance 35 that established the first Tribal Electric Authority in the Midwest. He also worked on the team that formed the Tribe’s first SBA 8(a) certified entity, Bakinaw Federal Contracting. Kevin was also part of the team that started Migizi Energy Services, a Tribal energy consulting practice. Prior to working for the Tribe, Kevin spent many years in the financial and capital markets industry, most notably as the Senior Portfolio Manager for a specialized asset manager in Chicago. Welcome to the Tribal Energy Sovereignty Revolution, Kevin!

⚡️ Funding Opportunity⚡️ Office of Electricity | U.S. Department of Energy has a zero match grant for Tribal microgrid projects, targeting Alaska, Hawaii, the Great Plains, and the Southwest. Reach out to us at [email protected] for more information!

Will we see you at the National Congress of American Indians 81st Annual Convention & Marketplace? Our Director Wahleah Johns will moderate the breakout session "Tribal Energy Sovereignty and Clean Energy Transition," which will take place Wednesday, 10/30, at 1:45 p.m. in room 353. The panel will include speakers from The Coeur d'Alene Tribe, Colusa Indian Energy, Picuris Pueblo, and Blackfeet Community College. We hope to see you there! Event agenda: https://lnkd.in/e8WHxSqs

I will be speaking at NCAI this Wednesday. If you’d like to connect in Vegas, let me know!