A federal funding pause is jeopardizing the “Northern Plains Tribal Solar for All” program, an initiative designed to lower energy costs and create jobs in Native communities. Led by Indigenized Energy and the Tribal Renewable Energy Coalition, the program aimed to provide solar power to households across Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Advocates say the delay threatens tribal economies and energy sovereignty, calling for urgent action to restore funding.
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