Our Mission
To promote and protect the tribal energy interests of tribal nations, tribal energy businesses, and their partnerships.
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
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.
May 3, 2018- Articles of Incorporation Filed
NITEC's incorporator files articles of incorporation for NITEC business operations
June 3, 2018- NITEC's First Board Appointed
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
January 1, 2021- NITEC's Inaugural Board Selected
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
January 22, 2021- NITEC's Tribal Advisory Council (TAC) Formed
NITEC holds the inaugural meeting for tribal energy professionals under the newly formed Tribal Advisory Council
October 2, 2022- NITEC's Industry Advisory Council (IAC) Formed
NITEC holds the inaugural meeting for energy industry professionals and businesses in Washington, D.C. under the newly formed Industry Advisory Council