Public Testimony and Comments
The Oceti Sakowin Power Authority actively participates in federal proceedings to encourage investment in transmission infrastructure, increase Tribal access to capital, and streamline regulations to facilitate the development of clean energy on Tribal reservations and for the benefit of our Oyate. Click on the links below to learn more about our efforts.
Congress
- House Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources, Hearing on “Public Lands and our Clean Energy Future”
Department of Energy
- Coordinated Interagency Transmission Authorizations and Permits (CITAP) Program NOPR
- Effective Tribal Consultation Policy
- Funding and Financing Tribal Energy Projects Roundtable Discussion
- Interconnection Innovation Exchange (i2X) – Equity & Energy Justice Technical Advisory Group (EEJ-TAG)
- Interconnection Innovation Exchange (i2X) Transmission System Interconnection Roadmap Draft
- National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors Designation NOI/RFI
- National Transmission Planning Study
Department of the Interior
- Renewable Energy Accelerated Deployment Initiative (READI) Tribal Listening Sessions
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
- RM22-14-000 – Improvements to Generator Interconnection Procedures and Agreements
General Services Administration
- Implementation of the Indian Energy Purchase Preference at Federal Facilities
Western Area Power Administration
- Expanding Membership in the Southwest Power Pool
