Native-Owned Financing Initiative Launches to Unlock Tribal Clean Energy Projects

Huurav Energy steps in to provide critical financing to Tribal energy projects left stranded due to sweeping federal cuts

Parker, AZ — Huurav Energy, the first Native-owned financing initiative of its kind, launched today to fund Tribal clean energy projects that have been stranded as a result of sweeping federal cuts. By connecting investors, philanthropic capital, and green banks with strong Tribal projects, Huurav will provide the financing needed to move stalled projects forward while creating a long-term capital access solution for this underserved and growing market.

Tribal Lands hold some of the best and lowest-cost renewable energy resources in the United States. Developing this underinvested market will drive economic development for Tribal Nations, expand clean energy supply, and play a decisive role in meeting the country’s rising electricity demand and long-term energy security needs.

Despite this, Tribes continue to face barriers to accessing private capital, which is why federal funding and programs were a critical tool to move projects forward. Recent cuts—including Inflation Reduction Act, the dismantling of the Tribal Energy Financing Program (TEFP), and the cancellation of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Solar for All awards—have left hundreds of Tribal projects stranded nationwide, stalling billions of dollars in clean power capacity at a time when demand for electricity is skyrocketing.

“Every day these projects sit idle, costs rise and opportunities disappear,” said David Harper, Founder and CEO of Huurav Energy and a member of the Colorado River Indian Tribes and of Mohave descent who brings more than 15 years of Tribal energy experience. “Tribes have some of the best renewable resources in the nation, but without financing, those resources remain untapped. By connecting all the relevant stakeholders, Huurav is making sure Tribal projects move from plans to power—delivering economic benefits for Native communities and cheaper energy for the entire country." 

Huurav is modeled after the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Mentor-Protégé Program, bringing together seasoned Tribal, financial, and technical experts to connect Tribes with diverse funding sources—from philanthropies and green banks to impact investors and institutional capital. Huurav will provide short-term bridge financing that eliminates upfront barriers for Tribes, reduces investor risk through interim construction loans, and delivers comprehensive support — from permitting to operations — while building investor understanding of Tribal governance and credit structures.

Huurav is launching with a pipeline of 22 stalled projects identified in collaboration with Tribal energy leaders, engineering partners, and Tribal Nations. These projects—ranging from community microgrids to innovative utility-scale renewables—are in critical need of immediate access to capital.

Looking ahead, Huurav will continue to expand this pipeline, supporting additional projects that Tribes prioritize to drive economic development, strengthen sovereignty, and build long-term infrastructure ownership.

As a Native owned company, Huurav will be established on allotted land on the Colorado River Indian Reservation in Arizona.