About Us
7th Generation Energy Now
The National Inter-Tribal Energy Council (NITEC) is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit national inter-tribal energy trade association dedicated exclusively to advancing tribal energy policies, investment opportunities and business developments for Native American Tribes and Alaskan Native Villages and Corporations.
Our Story
On December 12th, 2017, a small group of Tribal Energy professionals and leaders identified the need for a national intertribal energy trade association to advance the energy policy, funding, and business issues facing Indian Country. To understand the complex markets, trends, technology, and business developments within the U.S. energy economy, this core of tribal leaders seized the opportunity to redefine the framework for tribal energy planning, development, and operations nationally. These leaders prioritized the need for successful partnerships between energy industries, tribal energy businesses, and tribal energy stakeholders to develop tribal energy projects and negotiate complex energy markets and issues for Indian Country’s benefit.
History
December 12, 2017
Organizational meeting
May 3, 2018
Articles of Incorporation Filed
June 3, 2018
NITEC's First Board Appointed
January 1, 2021
NITEC's Inaugural Board Selected
January 22, 2021
NITEC's Tribal Advisory Council (TAC) Formed
October 3, 2022
NITEC's Industry Adviosry Council (IAC) Formed
Tribal Energy professionals and leaders brought together tribal leaders from 7 different tribes to speak with industry, non-profits, financiers, state, and federal representatives to form a national tribal energy trade association.
NITEC's incorporator files articles of incorporation for NITEC's business operations.
NITEC's incorporator recruits and appoints the first three appointed board members from Alaska, the Pacific Northwest, and the Southern Plains to organize NITEC's operations.
NITEC's incorporator recruits and appoints six tribal energy professionals to serve on the inaugural board of directors. These directors represent the Pacific Northwest, Alaska, Northern Plains, Southern Plains, Southwest, and East Coast.
NITEC holds the inaugural meeting for tribal energy professionals under the newly formed Tribal Advisory Council.
NITEC holds the inaugural meeting for energy industry professionals and businesses in Washington, D.C. under the newly formed Industry Advisory Council.
Our Mission
To promote and protect the tribal energy interests of tribal nations, tribal energy businesses, and their partnerships.
