Tribal lands hold enormous potential to deliver low-cost energy to the nation in a time of surging electricity demand — about 6.5% of the nation’s renewable energy resources are on Tribal lands, enough to power millions of American homes. But decades of underinvestment in grid infrastructure has become an absolute barrier to Tribes being able to develop their energy resources and has stifled economic development. That’s why the Oceti Sakowin Power Authority is working to scale up wind generation and build the transmission to deliver low-cost power where it’s needed most — from the Midwest to the West Coast. Access to financing remains our greatest challenge and the federal government can play a key role in securing the capital needed for large-scale infrastructure development. We’re ready to be partners in building America’s energy future. What we need now is investment, transmission, and collaboration to make it happen. You can learn more about our member Tribes and our journey below.
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OSPA is Featured on NBC Nightly NewsJuly 25, 2026 - 7:00 pmThe Oceti Sakowin Power Authority is working to scale up wind generation and build the transmission to deliver low-cost power where it’s needed most — from the Midwest to the West Coast.
OSPA Publishes a Direct Pay Tax Credits Guide for Tribal NationsApril 29, 2025 - 12:00 pmOSPA is pleased to publish the “Direct Pay Tax Credits: A Guide for Tribal Nations” to educate Tribes and Tribal organizations on how to use tax credits to fund clean energy projects.
DOE Advances Tribal Energy Access NIETC to Phase 3December 16, 2024 - 9:00 amDOE’s advancement of the Tribal Energy Access NIETC is critical to bringing EHV transmission, and the energy and economic development it will enable, to the OSPA Tribal reservations.

