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May 20-21, 2013 Las Vegas, Nevada	Native Nations 6th Annual Energy Projects in Indian Country Conference	Held at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, this conference will focus on the various options for energy development in Indian Country. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about new developments in oil and gas, solar, wind, biomass, and more. Panelists will discuss the planning, development, and financing of new energy projects. Attendees can also look forward to case studies and success stories that highlight the economic benefits of starting new energy projects.	For more information or to speak with a representative about attending, speaking, or exhibiting, please call 201-857-5333
May 20-21, 2013 Las Vegas, Nevada	Native Nations 7th Annual National Native American Economic Development Conference	Held at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, this year's conference will focus on economic diversification. By diversifying your tribe’s economic ventures, you can reduce risk and ensure that the future of your community is safe. This event will feature diversification success stories along with information on debt management and balancing, risk management, legal/IRS updates, and financing for gaming and nongaming projects. Gaming is not the only way to generate revenue. Find out what other tribes are doing to maximize their economies.	Call 201-857-5333 to speak to a representative and learn how you can get involved.
May 21-23, 2013 Chicago, Illinois	NAIHC Convention and Trade Show	The National American Indian Housing Council's most longstanding Annual Event, the 39th Annual NAIHC Convention and Trade Show is an opportunity to learn about tribal housing, attend training courses, and network with successful housing professionals as well as vendors from across the country. The Convention will be held at the Sheraton Chicago.	Call 800-233-4100 to make hotel reservations before the cut-off date of April 27; mention NAIHC when calling.
May 21-22, 2013 Golden, Colorado	Utility Wind Integration Group Distributed Wind/Solar Interconnection Workshop	This two-day workshop will answer your questions about interconnecting wind and solar plants and other distributed generation applications to electric distribution systems while providing insight on integrating large-scale renewable generation into the transmission system. Held at NREL's state-of-the-art Energy Systems Integration Facility (ESIF) on the first day and at Western's Electric Power Training Center (EPTC) on the second day, the workshop will provide an overview of wind and solar interconnection studies, anwer many frequently asked questions, and present case-studies on wind and solar project interconnection experiences. It includes tours of NREL's ESIF and Western's EPTC as well as a “hands on” introduction to UVIG's Internet-based tools designed to assess a distributed wind project's impact on the local distribution system. Speakers will also address topics beyond the distribution system, including transmission power operations and renewable integration studies.	Register online.
May 22, 2013 Online	Preparing for Extreme Weather Events Workshop Planner for the Water Sector / Adaptation Strategies Guide	Sponsored by EPA’s Climate Ready Water Utilities Initiative, this joint webcast will highlight the Preparing for Extreme Weather Events Workshop Planner for the Water Sector and the Adaptation Strategies Guide, and how a utility can use them both when developing adaptation plans. It will also highlight utility experiences with the tools.
May 22, 2013 Online	How to Register for EPA’s 2013 ENERGY STAR National Building Competition	Back by popular demand, this year’s competition features new ways to participate and get recognition. For the first time ever, tenants occupying part of a building will be able to compete alongside whole buildings, provided they have access to energy bills or meter data for their space. Plus, EPA will be recognizing the ENERGY STAR MVP for excellence in communication to occupants and the public!
May 23, 2013 Online	U.S. DOE TAP Webinar: The Energy Audit Process and State Applications	This month DOE is conducting a webinar to help you gain a better understanding of the steps of the auditing process, and what follow up actions you can take once an audit has been done. The presentation will focus on the incorporation and application of energy audits in comprehensive energy efficiency programs. Using case studies from Colorado, some of the pitfalls and key items to consider will be presented in a practical manner that will help program managers and others effectively determine when and how to incorporate energy audits as effective components of an energy efficiency program.
May 29, 2013 Online	Tribal Renewable Energy Series Webinar: Regional Transmission Planning	Transmission plans for the Eastern and Western Interconnections and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), the eight U.S. regional reliability organizations are expanding existing regional transmission planning activities and broadening stakeholder involvement. This webinar, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Indian Energy, the DOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Tribal Energy Program, and Western Area Power Administration, will discuss the status of the organizations’ plans and present evaluations of long-term regional transmission needs.	Register online. Get read-ahead materials.
May 29, 2013 Online	On-site Renewables: Lessons Learned from Idea to Implementation	Organizations across the country continue to make direct investments in on-site renewable energy generation, indicating a long-term commitment to using renewable energy and securing the benefits of reduced electricity price volatility. This webcast, sponsored by EPA’s Green Power Partnership, will feature two EPA Green Power Partners, SC Johnson and Coca-Cola Refreshments, that have invested in on-site projects powered by landfill gas and wind, respectively, and highlight the companies’ experiences from initial investigation of on-site systems to the results obtained once the projects were brought online.
May 30-31, 2013 Washington, District of Columbia	Better Buildings Summit for State and Local Communities	This summit will feature peer-to-peer dialogue, technical assistance, and sessions highlighting successful strategies on strategic energy planning, program/policy design and implementation, data management and EM&V, and financing strategies.	bbsummit2013@sra.com
June 4-6, 2013 Hollywood, Florida	Seminole Tribe of Florida Native Learning Center's 5th Annual Summer Conference	The Native Learning Center has packed the agenda for this conference with sessions led by expert instructors who will focus on the theme of Strengthening Tribal Communities into the Future. Each session will touch on on key components that can strengthen the goals and projects your tribal community has set out to accomplish. Among the topics to be covered are new trends in tribal government; emerging developments between Tribes and states; culture, language, and historic preservation; safety and protection for your communities; and much more. Registration is free for Native Americans and those working within Indian Country.	Register online. Deadline to book lodging at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino is May 10, 2013. To take advantage of the great room rate of $101 per night, call 1-800-937-0010 and use booking code GNLC13 to reserve your room.
June 10-13, 2013 Keshena, Wisconsin	37th National Indian Timber Symposium	Sponsored by the Intertribal Timber Council and hosted by the Menominee Indian Tribe and Stockbridge-Munsee Community at the Menominee Casino & Resort, this year's event will focus on "Overcoming Obstacles in Pursuit of Sustainability."	Register online. For more information, call 503-282-4296.
June 17-19, 2013 Temecula, California	RES California	Plan to attend the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development's RES California, to be held at the Pechanga Resort and Casino. With a focus on sustaining economic momentum, the conference will feature breakout sessions on economic development, energy, and finance.	Register online. Early-bird registration ends May 31.
June 24-27, 2013 Reno, Nevada	2103 NCAI Mid Year Conference	The National Congress of American Indians 2013 Mid Year Conference will focus on Planning for Change in Native Communities: Using Research to Understand Economic, Civic, and Cultural Transformation.	Register online.
June 26, 2013 Online	Tribal Renewable Energy Series Webinar: Renewable Energy Project Leasing on Tribal Lands	According to the Intertribal Council on Utility Policy, wind resources on tribal lands in the Great Plains alone could power more than 50 million homes. The HEARTH Act of 2012 provides the opportunity for Tribes to eliminate delays, costs, federal environmental reviews, federal administrative and judicial litigation, and risks associated with Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) review and approval of tribal leases of tribal land. Attend this webinar, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Indian Energy, the DOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Tribal Energy Program, and Western Area Power Administration, to learn how to achieve BIA approval to adopt tribal leasing regulations.	Register online.
July 31, 2013 Online	Tribal Renewable Energy Series Webinar: Conducting Transmission Feasibility and System Impact Studies	The development of more renewable energy resources raises challenges and opportunities for the electric grid relating to upgrades and potential new construction. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Indian Energy, the DOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Tribal Energy Program, and Western Area Power Administration, this webinar addresses the components needed to analyze and assess the impacts, costs, and benefits of transmission line upgrades and additions.	Register online.
August 28, 2013 Online	Tribal Renewable Energy Series Webinar: Renewable Energy Market Expectations and Trends	The growth and pace of the renewable energy market will be driven by many factors, including awareness and concern over remaining non-renewable resources, the need for imported energy and the security issues surrounding that need, and government support and financial incentives. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Indian Energy, the DOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Tribal Energy Program, and Western Area Power Administration, this webinar will discuss how these factors and new technologies and applications may impact the future market.	Register online.
September 25, 2013 Online	Tribal Renewable Energy Series Webinar: Tribal and Utility Partnership Opportunities	Tribes and utilities can be a nexus of renewable energy project development. The future utility likely will have a resource portfolio that is a hybrid of centralized power plants, distributed generation, microgrids, and demand response programs that result in a more efficient system of both generation and consumption. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Indian Energy, the DOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Tribal Energy Program, and Western Area Power Administration, this webinar will focus on the opportunities for a partnership between Tribes and utilities that improves the energy system and stimulates economic development on tribal lands.	Register online.
October 21-22, 2013 Fairbanks, Alaska	Symposium for Alaska Native Leaders		To learn more about the event as details become available, visit Native Nation Events.
October 30, 2013 Online	Tribal Renewable Energy Series Webinar: Renewable Energy Project Case Studies - Tribal and Developer Perspectives	Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Indian Energy, the DOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Tribal Energy Program, and Western Area Power Administration, this webinar will explain how two Tribes have successfully implemented renewable energy projects using innovative programs and practices, and how those can be applied to your project. You’ll get perspectives from both the Tribes and the developer, and learn about tribal community engagement, tribal energy goals, project business plans, site and feasibility studies, project organization and management, financing, risk management, environmental studies, and permitting.	Register online.