Partners
Amerind Nation coordinates with the parties that make infrastructure projects real: engineers, EPCs, utilities, public agencies, Tribal enterprises, nonprofits, vendors, and funding partners.
Premier Partners
These partners sit closest to Amerind's current proof points and near-term implementation work: Native-owned development capacity, Washington clean energy funding administration, and Northeast Oklahoma Tribal consortium leadership.
Native-owned development and implementation partner
7 Generations is a Native-owned economic development company serving Indian Country through regenerative development, clean energy, housing, water, agriculture, health, real estate, and Tribal joint-venture models.
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Public funding and clean energy program agency
Commerce administers clean energy, grid resilience, solar, storage, community energy, and infrastructure funding programs in Washington, including programs that prioritize Tribes, vulnerable populations, and overburdened communities.
Visit organizationNine-Tribe regional council and community partner
The Inter-Tribal Council of Northeast Oklahoma is a Miami, Oklahoma-based 501(c)(3) formed in 1967 to preserve Native cultural values, expand educational and economic opportunity, and support health, nutrition, employment, planning, and development across the nine Tribes of Northeast Oklahoma.
Partner Network
The Community Energy Connectors materials identify a broad coalition spanning grant administration, rural infrastructure, energy engineering, clean energy policy, universities, technical specialists, utilities, community organizations, and technology providers.
Grant administration and funding strategy
Nonprofit grant-support organization led by Lydia Vollmann, CGMS, with public-sector grant administration, compliance, program management, and environmental/economic/social justice funding experience.
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National rural infrastructure TA network
National nonprofit network with 350+ technical assistance providers serving rural, Tribal, and territorial communities, especially around water, wastewater, solid waste, capacity building, and community development.
Visit organizationApplied research and engineering
Independent applied research institute with energy, environment, renewable integration, storage, grid, decarbonization, and advanced power systems capabilities.
Visit organizationEnergy professionals and certifications
International energy engineering association with 17,000+ members and 32,000 certified individuals across energy efficiency, sustainability, renewables, training, and professional recognition.
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Clean energy policy, workforce, and local deployment
Independent nonprofit working for rapid adoption of clean energy and energy efficiency through workforce development, local deployment, and regulatory engagement.
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Consensus-based energy transition policy and implementation
Nonpartisan energy organization focused on pragmatic net-zero solutions across communities, renewable energy, energy systems, transportation, fuels, and carbon management.
Visit organizationRegional energy efficiency network
Collaborative network promoting energy efficiency across a 13-state Midwest region, with work spanning policy, practice, workforce, and community energy benefits.
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University-linked energy center and symposium platform connected to resilient energy systems, research, and Puerto Rico energy-sector convening.
Visit organizationRCAP Regional Network
RCAP's regional partners bring field capacity, trusted technical assistance, training, financing knowledge, and local implementation support for water, wastewater, solid waste, housing, and community infrastructure.
Northeast, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands
Housing, community and environmental assistance, economic development, education, and training for communities across its service region.
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Water, wastewater, housing, community development, and economic development support for low-to-moderate income rural residents and communities.
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Rural community infrastructure, entrepreneurship, lending, housing, sustainability, and economic development support.
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Great Lakes region
RCAP technical assistance, training, GIS, funding, environmental reporting, grant administration, and water/wastewater infrastructure support.
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Part of the RCAP national network serving Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming.
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Western United States and Pacific service areas
Environmental infrastructure, affordable housing, economic development, leadership development, advocacy, and community development finance.
Visit organizationResearched Partner Profiles
These entities represent useful partner categories for Amerind's work: grant strategy, energy engineering, clean transportation, interconnection, sustainability, technical assistance, and community-centered implementation.
State clean energy policy and technical support
New Hampshire clean energy nonprofit focused on renewable energy, energy efficiency, beneficial electrification, policy advocacy, technical support, and network coordination.
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Appalachian Ohio nonprofit with sustainable energy, REAP grant support, solar site assessments, clean transportation, and rural community development programs.
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Massachusetts-based nonprofit advancing a just energy transition through workforce development, business development, and community development for Black and Brown communities.
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EHS, sustainability, ESG, and climate consulting
Environmental, health and safety, sustainability, ESG, GHG, climate, compliance, and assurance consulting firm serving public and private-sector clients.
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Energy advisory, implementation, and finance
Energy advisory company helping identify, finance, and implement energy solutions that reduce usage, lower costs, and increase asset value.
Visit organizationGrid interconnection and DER support
Certified DBE and small business focused on grid-tie interconnection products and services for renewables, utilities, electrification, DER, microgrids, and grant-funded work.
Visit organizationClean energy engineering and advisory
SBA 8(a), EDWOSB, and woman-owned energy advisory and engineering company focused on efficiency, demand flexibility, grid-edge technology, CHP, microgrids, ISO 50001, and incentives.
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Cleantech market ecosystem consulting
Minority- and woman-owned consulting practice that helps cleantech projects build market ecosystems, partnerships, funding pathways, policy alignment, and implementation strategies.
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Offline-first EV charging technology
EV charging company with patented offline-first Bluetooth charging technology for low-connectivity sites, multifamily buildings, commercial properties, fleets, and charging operators.
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Commercial EV charging infrastructure
Commercial EV charging company providing turnkey fleet and infrastructure solutions, charger service, maintenance, and implementation support for organizations transitioning vehicles, facilities, and public sites to electric charging.
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Large-scale solar infrastructure
Solar infrastructure firm focused on utility-scale and government-grade solar, storage integration, strategic project development, permitting, delivery, and lifecycle management.
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Grant strategy, writing, and management
Full-spectrum grant solutions firm serving cities, counties, nonprofits, and innovators with opportunity research, competitive proposals, compliance, and federal program experience.
Visit organizationStrategic planning and community impact consulting
Consulting collective focused on strategic planning, funding, community engagement, nonprofit board development, and sustainable organizational growth.
Visit organizationInnovation ecosystem and collaboration advisory
Veteran-owned advisory firm connecting technologies, agencies, universities, companies, nonprofits, and funders through ideation, collaboration, and solution-development networks.
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Yakama Nation enterprise and EV charging project site
Yakamart, Inc. is an enterprise of the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation and the grantee of record for the WAEVCP2 EV charging award supporting six public DC fast charging ports in Toppenish, Washington.
Visit organizationCoalition Directory
This directory preserves the breadth of the coalition listed in the Community Energy Connectors documentation. It should be used as coalition-history context unless a current partner relationship is confirmed for a specific engagement.
Strategic partners can help convert funding opportunities into projects that are ready to design, contract, build, operate, and report.
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