Project Completion in Oklahoma with Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes

In March 2026, the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes in Oklahoma celebrated a meaningful step forward in community-led clean energy with a ribbon cutting ceremony for a new solar initiative funded by TSAF and supported by Tribal Energy Alternatives Construction and Workforce Trainee programs.

The project brought tangible impact to the community, delivering solar installations to 13 homes while also creating hands-on workforce development opportunities for four tribal trainees. Together, these efforts reflect a dual investment in both infrastructure and people—ensuring that the benefits of renewable energy extend beyond immediate cost savings and into long-term capacity building.

With a total system size of 113.4 kW DC, the project included the installation of 284 solar modules and is expected to generate approximately 184,591 kWh of clean energy annually. This production will translate into an estimated $20,400 in energy cost savings each year for participating households, helping ease financial burdens while increasing energy independence.

The ribbon cutting ceremony brought together tribal leaders, community members, and project partners to honor the collaboration and shared vision behind the effort. Speakers emphasized that projects like this are about more than electricity, they are about sovereignty, resilience, and creating pathways for future generations to lead in the clean energy transition.

As the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes continue to advance their energy goals, this project stands as a powerful example of what is possible when strategic investment, tribal leadership, and community engagement come together to build a more sustainable future.