Developing solar power: How we got here, and what comes next

The Tribes have a big opportunity on the horizon: Developing solar power.

Solar is a central piece of Warm Springs Power & Water Enterprises’ (WSPWE) work to unlock more opportunities to manage natural resources and invest in the community’s well-being. The Tribes have the opportunity to set the example for what culturally appropriate, Tribal-led solar development looks like.

You may have attended the December 4 public meeting led by renewable power producing company BrightNight, where the company heard your input on the proposed SalmonFly project. This proposed project has not yet been presented to Tribal Council for approval, and we wanted to explain how we got here, and what you can expect in the future.

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Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Begins the Process to Bring Its First Solar Power Project to the Reservation

Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Begins the Process to Bring Its First Solar Power Project to the Reservation

  • Warm Springs Power & Water Enterprises selected renewable energy developer BrightNight as its partner
  • Proposed project to bring solar power and battery storage to Warm Springs
  • Tribal members invited to December 4 public scoping meeting to learn more and provide input

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