Energy Fair – Warm Springs Power & Water Enterprises

ENERGY FAIR

Warm Springs Tribal Community Energy Fair

June 23, 2026 | 9AM–3PM | Warm Springs Campus Pavilion

During the week of Pi-Ume-Sha

The 2026 Warm Springs Community Energy Fair offered an up-close look at current and future energy activities of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, focused on benefits and opportunities for the Warm Springs community.

Attendees explored potential and ongoing energy projects at every level:

transmission and utility-scale initiatives designed to generate revenue and economic opportunity for the Tribes
community-level projects providing energy independence and bringing more reliable energy to Warm Springs neighborhoods and facilities
programs helping individual families lower their energy costs and take greater control of how they use power at home

Alongside technical exhibits, the energy fair highlighted the workforce development pathways being built so that Tribal community members can train, work, and build lasting careers in the energy sector right here at home. The conversations started at the fair continue. Warm Springs Power & Water Enterprises will keep sharing progress and creating opportunities for community members to stay informed, get involved, and participate in the CTWS Tribal Career Pathways Program. Thank you to everyone who made the 2026 energy fair a success!

Energy efficiency and weatherization supply giveaway and raffle prizes sponsored by Gigawatt Sponsors:

Bonneville Environmental Foundation (BEF) is an entrepreneurial nonprofit advancing a more sustainable future by engaging communities, companies, and utilities in innovative solutions to energy, water, and carbon challenges. Through collaborative, real-world projects, BEF helps drive progress in renewable energy, water stewardship, and low-carbon solutions. Its education initiative, CE–Clean Energy. Bright Futures., prepares and inspires the next generation of clean energy leaders through career-connected learning experiences focused on solving today’s most pressing energy and environmental challenges.

BrightNight designs, develops and operates utility-scale clean power systems that provide the most reliable, resilient and affordable energy, enhanced by AI.

HP Inc. We are a technology company born of the belief that companies should do more than just make a profit. They should make the world a better place.

Leidos Power Delivery provides engineering and consulting services that help utilities strengthen and modernize the electric grid. We support transmission and distribution planning and design, resiliency and reliability programs, and the integration of renewable energy and new customer loads—always with a focus on safety, constructability, and community impact. We bring a practical, field-informed approach that emphasizes safety, quality, and clear communication with stakeholders.

Pacific Power is an electric utility serving Warm Springs. Pacific Power has been providing safe and reliable electric service to Central Oregon for over 100 years. We work hand-in-hand with our communities and customers on many exciting projects. Pacific Power looks forward to many years of partnership.

Pelton Round Butte Anadromous Fish Reintroduction and Pelton-Round Butte Hydroelectric Project Fish Facility

For more than 130 years, Portland General Electric has been powering people’s lives. We are deeply committed to the success of our customers and partners, delivering an Oregon kind of energy that energizes lives, strengthens communities and drives enhancements that promote social, economic and environmental progress.

As co-licensees of the Pelton Round Butte Hydroelectric Project, the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs and Portland General Electric have collaborated to reintroduce salmon and steelhead to the upper Deschutes Basin in an effort to restore self-sustaining, harvestable populations. We have built a one-of-kind juvenile collection facility and are gearing up to start construction on a new adult collection facility.

Warm Springs Power Pathway Project

For over 130 years, Portland General Electric has been dedicated to powering people’s lives. We’re honored to partner with the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs on the Warm Springs Power Pathway Project.

Visit our booth to learn more about the project, the innovation driving it, and the careers helping to build a stronger energy future in Central Oregon.

Wasco Electric Cooperative is thrilled to team up with our members to spark innovation and power the future at this year’s Energy Fair!

Additional raffle prizes sponsored by Megawatt Sponsors:

Energy Trust of Oregon is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people and communities thrive through more affordable clean energy solutions.

Indian Head Casino is an important economic driver for the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs and has entered the first phase of its solar panel installation as of June 8th. The new solar and battery system will provide backup power to the casino during outages. In addition, Indian Head Casino will serve as an emergency shelter in the event of a natural disaster for the Warm Springs tribal community.

Oweesta is the longest standing Native CDFI intermediary offering financial products and development services exclusively to Native CDFIs and Native communities. Specifically, Oweesta provides training, technical assistance, investments, research, and policy advocacy to help Native communities develop an integrated range of asset-building products and services, including financial education and financial products.

Our mission is to provide opportunities for Native people to develop financial assets and create wealth by assisting in the establishment of strong, permanent institutions and programs contributing to economic independence and strengthening sovereignty for all Native communities.

Potelco, Inc., a Quanta Services company, has been helping build and maintain critical energy infrastructure throughout the Pacific Northwest since 1965. As a union-affiliated contractor, Potelco partners with International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) locals and supports skilled trades careers through paid apprenticeship and on-the-job training programs that prepare workers for long-term careers in the utility industry. Potelco also offers internship opportunities for students interested in engineering, construction management, project management, safety, and utility operations, providing hands-on experience alongside industry professionals. Through a commitment to workforce development, safety, and community partnerships, Potelco is dedicated to creating career pathways and supporting the next generation of energy industry professionals.

The Lemelson Foundation harnesses the power of invention and innovation to accelerate climate action and improve lives around the world.

This event also made possible by our Kilowatt Sponsors:

Again this year, Phil’s Ace Hardware Store in Madras, Oregon, donated all 100 five-gallon buckets used for the energy efficiency and weatherization supply giveaway.

Energy West provides transactionally focused risk analytics, strategic commercial advice and negotiation support to utilities, industrials, tribes and project developers throughout the West. Areas of focus include power purchase and sale agreements, power plant and infrastructure development and financing, and supply portfolio optimization.

Suedeen Kelly, Partner, Jenner & Block

Lithos Consultants is a small, woman-owned firm specializing in archaeology, paleontology, tribal coordination, and environmental compliance. Serving clients throughout the Pacific Northwest and beyond, we provide practical, solution-oriented support for conservation, infrastructure, energy, and land management projects.

NextEra Energy Resources’ subsidiaries have been helping fuel Oregon’s economic growth and quality of life, while moving our country toward energy independence. NextEra Energy Resources plays a role in the state’s energy future through operations at its various generation and energy storage facilities.

Since 2018, NextEra Energy Resources has donated to various organizations in Oregon including schools and local non-profits.

Established when Congress passed the Northwest Power Act in 1980, the Council represents the four Columbia River Basin states of Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Montana. The Northwest Power Act directs the Council towards three goals: to ensure the region has an adequate, efficient, economical, and reliable power supply; to protect, mitigate, and enhance fish and wildlife impacted by the hydroelectric system in the Columbia River Basin; and to do so with broad public participation.

The Oregon Department of Energy works to support a safe, clean, affordable and reliable energy future for everyone in Oregon. We collect and share energy data to help guide smart decisions about Oregon’s energy future. We bring people together to talk about Oregon’s energy challenges and opportunities – working with communities, businesses and other partners to find solutions and we run programs that help communities save energy, become more resilient and reduce carbon emissions. We are here to partner with Oregon communities, including Tribal nations, on energy solutions that work for everyone.

Red Plains Professional, Inc. has partnered with Tribes across the United States for more than 25 years, supporting self-determination through practical, on-the-ground planning and engineering. Our work aligns with Tribal priorities by helping move projects from concept to implementation.

We support Tribal energy development through land use planning, GIS-based analysis to identify viable project locations, and civil engineering for the infrastructure that supports energy development. We also provide construction management to help carry projects through to completion.

Red Plains is honored to support Tribal energy sovereignty efforts and to be part of the team working with the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs on sustainable energy initiatives that strengthen the community now and into the future.

At Sunlight Solar, our mission is to make clean, affordable solar power accessible to every home and business across Central Oregon. We provide system design and turn-key installation of grid-tied solar electric systems. With over 30 years of experience, we offer premium solar electric system designs and competitive pricing, all backed by industry-leading warranties and equipment.

Sustain Our Future Foundation (SOFF) is a national nonprofit organization that advances equitable community benefits by embedding justice-driven capital strategies within large-scale renewable energy, infrastructure, and sustainability projects.

We partner with corporations, developers, and communities – working directly inside corporate transactions, renewable procurement, and development projects – to design mechanisms that move climate commitments off paper and into real, place-based impact.

Our work includes structuring community benefit funds, and facilitating community co-developed grantmaking processes, that resource communities to lead their own climate and environmental priorities. We also support infrastructure project implementation by bridging companies and local communities to advance thoughtful project planning, siting, and deployment guided by development practices that center local economic prosperity and long-term wellness for people and the planet.

Through our consulting practice, SOFF advises corporations, developers, and institutions on embedding justice, accountability, and shared value into sustainability strategies, ESG approaches, and investment models.

Warm Springs Telecom is a tribally owned company dedicated to connecting the Warm Springs community through reliable communications services and modern technology. We invest in infrastructure that supports education, healthcare, business, and everyday life while creating opportunities for future generations. Our commitment is simple: strengthening connections that help our community thrive.

Western Clean Energy Advisors LLC is your trusted advisor in electric energy generation & transmission.

Founded to help local and state governmental bodies, sovereign indigenous nations and mission-driven institutions achieve their core energy goals, Western Clean Energy Advisors LLC serves clients pursuing utility-scale electric energy and transmission development projects.

Led by an accomplished energy project leader, advocate and educator in the field, we bring a highly effective blend of technical and financial knowledge, policy awareness and experienced project leadership to every engagement.

We specialize in thoughtful integration of clean energy technologies like solar, wind, geothermal and battery energy storage systems, with existing fossil fuel investments to achieve pragmatic, affordable results.

We meet you where you are, and together create and execute a plan for realizing your clean energy aspirations.

A big thank you to all of our exhibitors:

7Skyline is deeply committed to working with Tribal communities to achieve their energy and socioeconomic goals. Our team includes experts in both the technical aspects of energy project development and the cultural sensitivities required to work effectively with Tribes.

Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) delivers reliable, affordable, and carbon-free hydropower produced in the Columbia River Basin to communities across the Northwest. BPA maintains 15,000+ circuit miles of high-voltage power lines and markets hydropower from 31 federal dams in the Columbia River Basin, providing 32% of the electric power in the Northwest, and powering the lives of 3 million people.

BrightNight designs, develops and operates utility-scale clean power systems that provide the most reliable, resilient and affordable energy, enhanced by AI.

CE-Clean Energy. Bright Futures, a program of Bonneville Environmental Foundation, is working with educator leaders, industry partners, and powerfully engaged youth to bolster a clean energy transition driven by local genius and solutions. Through its leadership development, educator training, and career-connected learning engagements, CE is committed to catalyzing nationwide efforts to meet historic workforce demands while prioritizing collaborative approaches that emphasize local voice and participation.

The Central Oregon STEM Hub is a partnership connecting regional pre K-12 education, higher education, industry, and community partners to catalyze opportunities and exploration in science, technology,engineering, and math (STEM). Through collaboration, Central Oregon STEM Hub partners prepare students to be critical thinkers, career-ready and college-bound students, and informed global citizens through integrated STEM opportunities in and out of the classroom.

Energy Trust of Oregon is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people and communities thrive through more affordable clean energy solutions.

A private sector enterprise wholly owned by CTWS, GeoVisions is dedicated to the protection and preservation of natural and cultural resources for future generations. Our multidisciplinary team provides high quality and equitably priced environmental compliance products and services to clients and organizations throughout the Pacific Northwest and Intermountain West. We provide Cultural Resource Management Archaeology and Environmental services. We also prioritize collaboration with all tribal rights holders and clients regarding all work on reservation lands, ceded lands, and beyond. We perform these services for both public and private sector projects across the region.

HDR is an Architectural & Engineering services firm that designs solutions to some of the world’s greatest challenges. Our Power team has supported Renewable Generation projects in every corner of the United States. Everything we do has the singular purpose of bettering the communities that our employees and clients call home.

HP Inc. We are a technology company born of the belief that companies should do more than just make a profit. They should make the world a better place.

Huurav Energy is the first Native-led energy financing initiative designed to address a critical gap in the market with culturally aligned financing provided by Native-led banks, community development financial institutions, and philanthropies within an ongoing partnership with experts in Tribe-led renewable energy project development on Tribal lands.

Founded in 1976, the Intertribal Timber Council (ITC) is a nationwide nonprofit coalition of Indian Tribes, Alaska Native Corporations, and individuals. Working with federal agencies, industry, and academia, the ITC supports and enhances natural resource management for Native communities. It also advocates for sustainable forestry practices, promotes tribal self-determination in forest management, assists in establishing resource-based businesses, and provides training for Indian foresters.

The National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) is the U.S. Department of Energy’s primary national laboratory for energy systems. NLR hosts the Energy Technology Innovation Partnership Project (ETIPP), which partners with rural communities and Tribes to provide strategic energy planning and technical analysis.

Native Sun Community Power Development is a Native-led nonprofit advancing energy sovereignty, climate resilience, and economic justice for Tribal Nations and rural communities.

Our mission is to support Tribes in building and owning clean energy, transportation, food, and workforce systems that reflect their values, priorities, and long-term goals.

Our vision is a future where Tribal Nations control their own energy and infrastructure, where clean transportation and renewable power strengthen community health and food systems, and where decisions are made with responsibility to the next seven generations.

NeighborImpact’s Weatherization program provides free retrofit repair services which can include adding insulation, sealing leaky ducts and repairing heating systems for income-qualified clients. Weatherization staff conduct an on-site energy audit, a four-hour activity for evaluating and documenting the existing condition of your home. This information is then used to determine which measures will save you the most money on your utility bill.

The program is available to eligible low-income clients in Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson counties and to the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. Clients can be renters or homeowners and live in mobile homes or stick built homes. Income guidelines for program eligibility are listed below.

For weatherization services in Wasco, Sherman or Hood River counties, visit the NeighborImpact Gorge Weatherization Services webpage at https://www.neighborimpact.org/tri-county-weatherization/.

Nimiipuu Energy is a Tribe-to-Tribe Utility Cooperative built with a singular focus: to collaborate with regional tribes utilizing advancements in alternative energy technologies and software to generate energy. The rapid evolution of solar and storage technologies provides the Nimiipuu Energy Cooperative a weapon in the fight for energy sovereignty and environmental stewardship.

Northwest Native Chamber (NWNC) is an economic development nonprofit serving Native business owners and entrepreneurs in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. We grow Native economies, build coalitions of support, and support Native businesses and entrepreneurs with direct, one-on-one support. Our Clean Energy Workforce Initiative, Home Energy Assessment Training Initiative and Contractor Development programs serve Natives in or entering into the fields of Clean Energy and collectively serve as the only culturally specific Clean Energy Workforce programming in the PNW.

We don’t just imagine a better world — we build it. Through transformative education and groundbreaking research, the College of Engineering is tackling the world’s toughest challenges: from sustainable energy and clean water to resilient infrastructure and intelligent robotics.

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory is a leading center for scientific discovery in chemistry, data analytics, and Earth science, and for technological innovation in energy resilience and national security.

Pacific Power is proud to serve the Warm Springs community. We connect customers to energy-saving programs, rebates and resources that can help lower energy costs and improve comfort at home or work. Visit our booth to explore the options available to you and your household.

Pelton Round Butte Anadromous Fish Reintroduction and Pelton-Round Butte Hydroelectric Project Fish Facility

Warm Springs Power Pathway Project

Red Cloud Renewable (RCR) is a Native-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit based on the Pine Ridge Reservation that advances energy sovereignty, workforce development, and economic resilience in Tribal communities. Through hands-on training, community education, and renewable energy project development, RCR equips Indigenous people with the skills and tools needed to lead their own clean energy futures.

By integrating culturally grounded approaches with practical experience in solar and energy systems, RCR supports Tribes in lowering energy costs, increasing local capacity, and building sustainable, community-driven solutions. RCR is committed to strengthening Tribal energy independence through partnerships, training programs, and on-the-ground implementation that centers community leadership and self-determination.

Remote Energy is a non-profit organization which mentors aspiring Solar PV technicians and motivated instructors in remote and underrepresented communities worldwide. Remote Energy supports Tribal Energy Sovereignty efforts through collaborative, culturally-responsive solar PV outreach and technical training.

Solar Bear is a Native-owned, full-service solar developer committed to accelerating Turtle Island’s transition to a renewable energy future. We are committed to providing reliable, affordable, and environmentally friendly energy solutions. Our mission is to empower individuals, businesses, and organizations with solar solutions that promote self-reliance and contribute to a sustainable future.

At Solar Bear, we prioritize social impact, sustainability, job creation, and diversity. We build renewable energy projects for the future generations of Turtle Island and Mother Earth, empowering people to make their own energy decisions because no one owns the sun.

Solar Oregon is a 501(c)3 nonprofit assisting Oregon residents with solar and storage adoption since 1979. We do so by providing reliable and impartial consumer solar education including workshops, community outreach, policy advocacy, and the facilitation of solar tours, zero energy showcases, and expert panel discussions.

Spark Northwest is a nonprofit that accelerates the shift to clean energy one community at a time. Spark Northwest envisions a transition to clean energy in the Pacific Northwest that reduces carbon and prioritizes benefits for marginalized communities. To enable this vision, Spark Northwest partners with Tribal, rural, and urban communities to plan and implement clean energy projects designed to build power and wealth in these communities.

Sustainable Northwest is forging community-led solutions that work for nature, people, and jobs. We partner with Tribal and rural communities throughout the Northwest on projects that promote smart water use, clean energy, and healthy forests, farms, and ranches.

Our solutions are as unique as the problems we solve and include entrepreneurship, policy, market innovations, public and private investment, collaboration, and technical assistance – but the ultimate success of our work is based on relationships, trust, and inclusion.

Power and Energy

Tetra Tech is a leading global consulting and engineering company that provides innovative solutions in water, environment, sustainable infrastructure, renewable energy, and international development. With thousands of technical specialists worldwide, Tetra Tech helps clients address complex challenges by combining local knowledge with advanced science, engineering, and technology. Through our Leading with Science® approach, we integrate data-driven analysis, technical expertise, and regulatory insight to help clients navigate permitting and compliance requirements efficiently, develop practical solutions, and achieve successful project outcomes while protecting communities and the environment.

WSCAT’s mission is to promote community development in Warm Springs by empowering individuals and groups of people to realize their potential, become self-reliant, and affect positive change for themselves, their families, and their community.

The Warm Springs Economic Development Corporation’s mission is to create long-term revenue through new business development and employment opportunities for Tribal members of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs.

The Warm Springs Housing Authority (WSHA) is organized and operated to provide safe, decent and affordable housing to Native American families residing on the Warm Springs Reservation with emphasis on Tribal Member preference. WSHA seeks out and effectively administers innovative programs to maintain the existing housing stock and to create new housing opportunities for the residents we serve.

Warm Springs Power & Water Enterprises (WSPWE) manages the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs’ (CTWS) interest in the largest hydroelectric project within the state of Oregon, the Pelton-Round Butte Hydroelectric Project, and stewards the Tribes’ energy vision. WSPWE strengthens CTWS’ energy sovereignty by exploring innovative energy solutions, implementing critical maintenance at existing facilities and assets, and partnering with industry partners to continue to provide exemplary service to Tribal community members now and for generations to come.

Warm Springs Work-Experience Development Department (WEDD) and Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) are currently seeking applicants between the ages of 14 and 24 to access our support services, work experience, and training programs. Training positions are available with various employers both on and off the reservation. Wages and placements depend on current skills, specific project requirements, and requests from either employers or applicants throughout the year. Our goal is to provide the necessary resources to help participants enter or re-enter employment, pursue higher education, or join the military.

Wasco Electric Cooperative provides reliable, cost-effective electricity to communities across north central Oregon. As a member-owned utility, we are committed to supporting energy efficiency and the long-term well-being of the communities we serve.

The WorkSource Oregon mobile unit will be at the energy fair, bringing job search support and training opportunities to the community.

Wholly owned by the Yakama Nation, Yakama Power was formed in 2003 to provide Tribal and local customers with affordable and reliable electricity to enhance the quality of life for the Tribe and provide a stable, safe, and competitive work environment for its employees. Yakama Power currently serves 3,000 customer meters and an average electrical load of 18 megawatts.

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Email: heather.alford@wspower.com
Phone: 541-553-1046

Special thanks to Warm Springs artist Nat Kirk, for contributing her beautiful work, representing the three tribes of the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs, for the Energy Plan, Website, and Executive Summary.