Huurav Energy Endorsements

“A fund like Huurav is very much needed so tribal nations can continue the important renewable energy work that already has been planned and is ready to be implemented,” Bob Blake, CEO, Solar Bear and Executive Director Native Sun, (Red Lake Nation citizen, MN)

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 “I am excited to see native-owned businesses like Huurav being formed… and with their support many tribal communities may learn and receive innovative support with their energy transition needs,” Jennifer L Grisenti Team Leader, USDOE American Made, Tribal Colleges and Universities Energy & Food Sovereignty Nexus HeroX Prize Winner,  Solar & Engineering Garden Project, San Carlos Apache College (San Carlos Apache Tribe, AZ)

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“Huurav Energy advances the vision of Tribal self-determination by creating pathways for clean energy that strengthen our sovereignty, economy, and resilience for future generations,” Art Rave, Cheyenne River Long Term Recovery Group, Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe, SD

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“For too long, Tribal Nations have faced systemic barriers in accessing fair, affordable financing to invest in our communities and energy sovereignty. Even when we have viable projects, we are often met with unreasonable rates or limited capital, leaving us dependent on unstable streams of federal funding.

This is why a Native-owned and Native-serving lending vehicle like Huurav Energy is critical. By leveraging philanthropic lenders and impact investors to provide low-interest financing directly to Tribes, this fund fills a long-standing gap that has stalled too many projects. It ensures that the millions already invested by our Nations don’t sit idle, but instead move forward to deliver energy security, resilience, and economic benefits for our people.

We need solutions designed by and for Native communities, and Huurav Energy represents exactly that, a way to unlock the resources necessary to make Tribal energy transitions a reality,” Ramon Marquez (Kumiay-Pa’Ipai/Kikapu), Founder - Tepwe Consultants, OK

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“As Warm Springs Power & Water Enterprises embarks upon an ambitious portfolio of energy transition projects to serve the future generations of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs (CTWS) community, it anticipates the need for access to capital to finance these future projects.  The establishment of native-owned companies like Huurav Energy will be critical for CTWS to retaining ownership and control of energy infrastructure assets in support of Tribal energy sovereignty,” Cathy Ehli, General Manager Warm Springs Power and Water Enterprises

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“Native American Tribes desire to develop energy projects for our communities, although federal funding may be available, many tribes lack the required matching funds. A Fund , such as Huurav, would be useful for Tribes to succeed in dealing with the unpredictability of federal funding for Tribal Energy Programs,” Thomas Tortez, Former Chairman of the Torres Martinez  Desert Cahuilla. 

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“Huurav Energy’s mission is to help Tribes access financing to design, build, and interconnect their renewables projects to the grid.  As a high voltage transmission subject matter expert, I support Tribal projects that come before incumbent utility companies to ensure fair and equitable treatment.  Having over 50 years of experience, 35 of it with Pacific Gas & Electric, I know how complicated and expensive the process can be. Huurav will help level the playing field. Tribal projects face additional barriers to stay in generation queues and one of those barriers is access to capital. Many high voltage utility lines run through Tribal lands and they should be providing long-term benefits to Tribal Nations,” Bob Stuart, Stuart Consulting and retired Manager of Operations Engineering, Pacific Gas & Electric

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“By providing innovative financing and technical expertise, Huraav Energy empowers tribal nations to accelerate their transition to renewable energy. This partnership expands clean-energy options, enhances tribal sovereignty, and creates lasting economic and environmental benefits for future generations,” Etta Anderson, Mohave Elders Committee, 7G Foundation Energy Fellow (Colorado River Indian Tribes)

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“Yakama Power's comprehensive energy infrastructure development program is funded by reimbursable state and federal sources, available to repay interim financing that provides for construction without risk of delay.

Therefore, the access to capital that initiatives like Huurav will provide for Tribes and Tribal utilities is absolutely critical to timely construction, preserving project economics and avoiding costly delays,” Ray Wiseman, General Manager, Yakama Power

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“The Penobscot Nation has continued efforts to develop clean energy projects, strengthen existing infrastructure, and implement various initiatives facilitating energy sovereignty and resiliency. Native-owned entities such as Huurav Energy play a critical role in advancing priorities by creating greater access to capital for Tribal Nations. With increased accessibility to resources, the Penobscot Nation can accelerate our vision of energy sovereignty, foster economic growth, and ensure sustainable, reliable energy for future generations,” Kelsey Flores, Wabanaki Sustainable Energy Coordinator.

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“I support the Huurav Energy Fund because Tribal Nations deserve fair, accessible financing for our energy projects. This Native-owned solution provides low-interest lending that strengthens sovereignty, resilience, and opportunity for future generations,” Celeste Kimimila Terry Founder, Wawokiye, LLC, (Oglala Lakota) 

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“Many Tribes have made great progress towards energy sovereignty since 2020, designing Tribally/-owned energy projects that address the significant energy burdens experienced by Indigenous citizens. The recent federal funding cuts have halted much of this progress, leaving many Tribes with fully developed and unfunded projects. A fund like Huraav can help address Tribes’ growing need for financing for energy projects,” Jasmine Lamb, Co-Director of Sipayik Resilience Committee (Passamaquoddy Tribe at Pleasant Point, Sipayik)

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“I am so pleased to witness the arrival of Huurav Energy in the Tribal energy world.  Huurav is set to provide a much-needed solution to a long-standing problem in Indian Country—getting the right capital at the right time in the right way to tribally-owned energy businesses looking to provide the land, resources, and know-how demanded by today’s burgeoning U.S. energy economy.  Huurav’s solution is to search for, find, and link investors—philanthropic and otherwise—to Tribal Nations looking for capital at reasonable terms and on reasonable conditions.  Huurav’s familiarity, understanding and respect in both communities enables it to serve this critical role.  I predict it will be just the catalyst we need to jump start outside investment in tribal energy businesses to the greater good of all,” Suedeen G. Kelly, Partner, Jenner & Block LLP

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“As a Tribal Member of the Yakama Nation and Tribal Partnership, Resource and Stewardship Manager obtaining financing capital to energy projects is very challenging in Tribal communities and enterprises.  We are excited for Huurav Energy to provide the resources to assist Tribes with their energy security visions.  Existing energy developers and infrastructure owners have been assisted by financial institutions to power our great country since electricity was invented.  Even though many of the resources have been extracted on or around tribally owned lands, the economic benefit has not been shared enough with our Tribal communities.  Having the ability to finance and own energy resources will not only benefit our Tribal communities economically, it will provide energy security and technical employment for the organizations willing to participate.  Our Tribal autonomy will be strengthen on so many levels with the support of Huurav Energy,” Steve Rigdon, Tribal Partnership, Resource and Stewardship Manager, Sustainable Northwest (Yakama Nation)