Seneca Environmental

128 gigawatts of new electricity demand in the next five years is a lot, and it will strain our power grid. Most of that new demand will come from data centers. Renewable energy can help reduce the costs of serving these huge new loads. Incorporating onsite solar and storage will help balance loads and ensure energy availability and resilience. Smart companies will deploy distributed energy resources as well as purchasing energy from offsite sources. #renewableenergy #solarenergy #energystorage #distributedenergyresources

Today we join our parent company, Seneca Holdings, in wishing happy 176th birthday to the Seneca Nation! On this day in 1848, the Treaty of Buffalo Creek was signed, marking the establishment of the Seneca Nation as a sovereign entity. Here's to honoring the past and embracing a future filled with strength and unity. Seneca Environmental is honored to be able to support the Seneca Nation and its continued growth and success by equitably deploying and investing in innovative climate solutions that heal the Earth! #Seneca #SevenGenerations

A great read from former Seneca Environmental team member Hanna Sheridan! Every company interested in authentic climate action should take note. As she notes, "To effectively tackle the challenges of the energy transition, companies must shift from box-checking compliance to creating real partnerships with Indigenous and marginalized communities. Engaging stakeholders as a mere formality is no longer enough. Companies must foster genuine collaboration where the voices of those impacted are not only heard but acted upon.... True progress occurs when companies follow through on their commitments, demonstrating tangible results that benefit all stakeholders, especially those whose land and livelihoods are most affected." Hanna's words convey what we're all about at Seneca Environmental, and we couldn't agree more. #climateaction #ESG #Nativecommunities #Indigenouspeoples #energytransition #justtransition

The Energy Sovereignty Institute is helping Native communities pursue energy sovereignty, independence, and economic development. Check out this video they just released! The video translates fundamental concepts of solar home systems into the Navajo language. By explaining these concepts in a simple, direct way, the video aims to accelerate the deployment of solar home systems throughout the reservation. The video was produced by Sherry Sneezer (Navajo), a PhD student in Energy Sovereignty at Rochester Institute of Technology, and directed and edited by Keanu Jones (Navajo). Stan Atcitty (Navajo), a Distinguished Member of the Technical Staff at Sandia National Laboratories, explains and translates the concept in his native language. #energysovereignty #tribalcleanenergy #renewableenergy

Native American Heritage Month is a time to honor the diverse cultures, histories, and contributions of Indigenous peoples. Seneca Environmental joins our parent company, Seneca Holdings, in celebrating the rich heritage of the Seneca Nation. Join us in recognizing Caleb Abrams, an Onöndowa’ga:’ (Seneca) father, filmmaker, and multimedia artist raised on the Seneca Allegany territory, recently released a short film, co-produced with the American Museum of Natural History, that explores the importance of revitalizing language in the Seneca community. “Haudenosaunee People of the Longhouse” explores vital parts of Hodinöhšo:ni:h (Haudenosaunee) life today. To learn more about the history and culture of the Seneca Nation, visit SNI.org. #NAHM #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #Seneca #SenecaHoldings Watch the full film on YouTube now: https://loom.ly/qpOks9c

A reminder that you can now follow Seneca Environmental on Bluesky! Find us at https://lnkd.in/dgcGhtEE @SenecaEnviron Let us know your Bluesky handle, too! #Bluesky #TribalCleanEnergy #ESG #RenewableEnergy

Seneca Environmental is now on Bluesky! Follow us there at https://lnkd.in/dgcGhtEE See the comments for some "starter packs" you can use to follow relevant accounts. Are there any others we should follow? Look forward to seeing you there! #Bluesky #TribalCleanEnergy #ESG #RenewableEnergy

Seneca Environmental, with our parent company Seneca Holdings, stands in gratitude and respect for all veterans this Veterans Day. We recognize the courage and sacrifices of those who have served, especially the many Indigenous veterans whose legacy of service spans generations. We are proud to celebrate their contributions, and the crucial role Indigenous service members have played in our nation's history. Your service is valued and remembered. Thank you, today and always. #VeteransDay #VeteransDay2024 #IndigenousVeterans

Does your organization have goals to purchase #cleanenergy? Do you want to amplify your impact by supporting Native communities in achieving energy sovereignty and self-determination? Learn about the potential on Friday, November 15, 9am PT, 12pm ET, at a virtual session on "Creating Clean Energy Collaboration: How Renewable Energy Buyers Can Engage and Partner with Tribal Governments." This webinar will explore the significant opportunities for corporations to engage with Tribal governments in a way that respects Indigenous sovereignty and leadership. Partnering with these communities supports sustainable practices while allowing Indigenous leaders to drive the direction of their own resources. Join us and our co-hosts Clean Energy Buyers Association (CEBA), 7Skyline, and Schneider Electric to learn how your organization can collaborate with Tribal governments to create a sustainable energy future! 👉 Register here: https://lnkd.in/eqCDFg66 We look forward to seeing you there! 🌍💡 #CEBA #CleanEnergyCollaboration #TribalCleanEnergy #ESG

Good news for tribal #cleanenergy projects! New federal rules aim to end tax confusion for tribally owned businesses and boost clean energy projects, potentially ending three decades of confusion around the tax status of tribally chartered businesses. Treasury and the IRS recently announced a proposed rule that would clarify that businesses wholly owned by one or more tribes would share those tribes’ tax-exempt status. The move would support tribal self-determination, explicitly making those tribal businesses eligible for clean energy “elective pay” (aka Direct Pay) tax credits — which would allow them to receive direct payments for investments in #renewableenergy projects.