Our Work
Supporting Tribal Nations in their pursuit of energy sovereignty through solar energy solutions, hands-on training, and community empowerment
GRID Alternatives has long supported solar projects in Tribal communities, ensuring sustainable development and long-term environmental health stay within the communities for generations to come. In early 2025, the National Tribal Program and Tribal Solar Accelerator Fund joined forces to become Tribal Energy Alternatives (TEA), GRID’s first Tribal-led affiliate, managed by Tribal executive directors, board members, and staff.
Tribal Energy Alternatives (TEA) partners with Tribal Nations to build energy sovereignty through grantmaking, workforce training, construction, and policy work. Rooted in Tribal values and led by Native professionals, TEA is creating opportunities for Tribal communities to lead clean energy initiatives and creating a cleaner more sustainable future for the next generations.
Our Tribal Energy Impact Last Year
$7.3M+
lifetime energy savings on TEA projects
2.1
megawatts installed on TEA Projects
49
tribal nations represented in TEA workforce participants
130
workforce trainees
