This two-day conference on Tribal Energy in the Northwest, October 22 & 23, in Seattle, WA, will discuss recent developments in federal policies, new state initiatives and expanding opportunities for energy development in Indian country.

Featuring a special address on “Federal Tribal Energy Policies and Their Implications for the Pacific Northwest” from A. David Lester, Esq., Executive Director, Council of Energy Resource Tribes, this program will address:
Updates on federal tribal energy policies
State energy policy goals and the role of the Tribes
Renewable energy opportunities and challenges on tribal lands
Transmission issues for tribal generation and utility projects
Business structures for tribal energy projects
What makes a tribal energy project attractive to investors
Financing tribal energy projects
Due diligence and environmental compliance issues
A to-do list for starting a tribal utility
And more!

You can register here
What: Tribal Energy in the Northwest
When: October 22 & 23, 2007
Where: Seattle, WA (Red Lion Hotel)
Details: Tribal Energy in the Northwest Conference or call us at (800) 854-8009

Program Chairs: Sharon I. Haensly, Esq. of Williams Kastner & Gibbs PLLC and J.D. Williams, Esq. of Law Office of JD Williams