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NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITYInstitute for Tribal Environmental Professionals
Expanding Development and the Workforce
Ann Marie Chischilly Esq. Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals
Executive DirectorInternational Indigenous Summit on Energy
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NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals
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Flagstaff, AZ
Virgil Masayesva, ITEP Founder (Hopi Nation)
Our Mission: The Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP) was created to act as a catalyst
among tribal governments, research and technical resources at Northern Arizona University (NAU),
various federal, state and local governments, and the private sector, in support of environmental protection
of Native American natural resources.
Sustainable Energy SolutionsNAU Institutional Support
Strategic Goal 6“…to become the nation’s leading University
serving Native Americans.”
1200+ Native Students (70 tribes)
Located close to numerous tribes
New Native American Cultural Center
Applied Indigenous Studies
American College & University Presidents Climate Commitment (President Haeger signed)
National Institute for Climate Change Research (1 of 4 Nationally)
Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP) – serving tribes nationally for 20 years
National Nuclear Security Agency Internship at Lawrence Livermore National Lab (
College Students (9)
High School Students (10) 3
Sustainable Energy SolutionsOverview of NAU Services
Sustainable Energy Solutions Group
Wind Energy
Solar Energy, Storage, Materials
Environmental Impacts
Bio energy / Algae
Energy / Carbon
Native American Energy
Business / Policy
Energy and Water
Biomass
Rural / Engineers Without Borders
NAU Curriculum4
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Sustainable Energy Solutions “From Concept to Realization”
Research , Development, and Demonstration
Wind Assessment
Utility Wind Integration
Wind flow modeling in complex terrain
Wind power desalination
Economic impacts
Avian and bat interactionsEducation
NAU wind energy and renewable energy courses, capstone projects
Internships / seminars
Arizona Wind and Geothermal Working Group
Arizona Geothermal Working Group
Southwest Renewable Energy Conference
Renewable Energy Test Facility (10 kW)Technology Transfer
Wind Finders, TecVerde, SWWPProject Implementation
Native American business planning
Shonto, AZ Chapter 5
NAU Curriculum
•Master of Science in Engineering• Emphasis in Sustainable Systems•ME 451 – Renewable Energy Systems•ME 499/599 – Wind Energy Conversion Systems•EGR 501 – Sustainable Systems Engineering•SUS 599 – Powering The Plateau•CENE 440/540 – Env. & Energy Policy•CENE 599 - Sustainability of Environmental Biotechnology•ECO 328 – Energy Economics and Policy 328,•ECO 325 – Environmental Economics 325•Interdisciplinary course on climate mitigation: campus solutions•ITEP K-16 Outreach program
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Wind Energy Research Solar Energy, Materials, StorageWind Energy Research
Wind Resource Assessment
Wind Flow Modeling
Over complex terrain
Mesoscale mapping
CFD Microscale Modeling
Commercial: WindPro, Acusolve
Turbine-level
Utility-Scale Wind Integration
Wind and hydropower integration
Solar Energy, Materials, Storage
Solar Compressed Air Energy Storage
Solar thermal / hybrid energy system optimization
Advanced materials for energy storage 6
SEM image of PVDF-TiO2 composite material used for capacitive energy storage
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Environmental Impacts Bio Energy/Algae/Biomass
Environmental Impacts
Avian and Bat Protocols for Wind Energy
Avian and Bat species assessments
Habitat assessments
Related policies
Bio Energy / Algae
Algae to biodiesel
Bioreactor & process design
Lipid accumulating algae strains
Biomass
Cellulosic Biomass
Woody biomass supply7
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Energy / Carbon Energy & Water
Energy / Carbon
Forest carbon balance
Carbon protection and fire risk
Carbon-nitrogen interactions
Climate impacts to ecosystems; ecosystem feedbacks to climate
Energy and Water
Wind powered desalination
Energy and water in AZ agriculture and food products
Water/energy conservation & management for rural AZ water and wastewater systems
Energy efficiency attributes of Ag
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Native American Energy Center for American Indian Economic Development
Native American Energy
Energy efficiency opportunities
Renewable energy assessments, business planning, energy policies
Shonto Regional Renewable Energy Development and Electrification
Native American Sustainable Energy Resource Center
NTUA wind feasibility study
Business Planning and Startup
Shonto Artist and Travel Plaza
Gray Mountain Wind Devel.
CAIED
Evaluating the macro/micro economic impacts of any major infrastructure change
Examining Long Term & Short Term sovereignty impacts
Evaluating the direct relevance of projects to local communities and their governing processes
Regional impacts to competing or neighboring tribal groups, tribes, and/or communities 9
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Business / Economics Rural / Developing World
Business / Economics
Economic impacts of wind development
Wind energy development: in-state vs. out- of-state
Non-market benefits of solar energy in Arizona
Economic, Social and Cultural Development and Energy
Policy Design and implementation
Investment analysis for installations
Rural/ Developing World
Engineers Without Borders (EWB)
Rural energy and water supplies
Field applications in Ghana, Africa
Wind powered shallow water well pumping and purification
Kenyan market for rural wind power
Output for 10.5 MW Wind Farm$ value in millions
Percentile Construction O & M Construction O & M0% $ 0.46 $ 0.11 $ 0.42 $0.19 5% $ 0.76 $ 0.14 $ 0.75 $0.22 50% $ 1.31 $ 0.17 $ 1.29 $0.28 95% $ 1.92 $ 0.23 $ 1.84 $0.34 100% $ 2.31 $ 0.26 $ 2.27 $0.40
Output for 60 MW Wind Farm
Percentile Construction O & M Construction O & M0% $ 2.53 $ 0.68 $ 2.64 $1.13 5% $ 4.34 $ 0.78 $ 4.21 $1.29 50% $ 7.60 $ 0.98 $ 7.39 $1.59 95% $ 11.19 $ 1.32 $ 10.49 $1.96 100% $ 13.56 $ 1.61 $ 13.18 $2.33
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Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP) Programs
American Indian Air Quality Training Program (AIAQTP)
Over 25 classes nationally
National Tribal Forum on Air Quality
Train the Trainer program
Assist in the building of tribal capacity for air quality management
Provide high-quality, up-to-date training that is immediately relevant to tribes
Enhance communication skills to promote collaboration and networking
Indoor Air Quality
Tribal Air Monitoring Support Center (TAMS) Las Vegas, NV
Professional Assistance
Emissions Inventory
TERC
Tribal School Air Toxics Monitoring Project
Filter Weighing Lab
Equipment Loan Program
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Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP)
Climate Change Program
Climate Change Adaptation Planning
Climate Change on Tribal Lands
Tribal Climate Change Profiles
Traditional Ecological Knowledge
Environmental Education Outreach Program
Contacted over 21,000 students & educators
Estimated 300 internships
Air Quality and Indoor Air Quality Training
American Indian Mobile Education Resource
Wildlife In Native Schools
Water Education
Solid Waste
Air Quality Curriculum Project
Internships (Long and Short)
Summer Scholars
Saturday Academy
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Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP)
FY96 53 98FY97 46 134FY98 111 311FY99 83 270FY00 89 321FY01 100 313FY02 100 273FY03 118 319FY04 99 299FY05 94 236FY06 84 208FY07 86 234FY08 98 179FY09 95 200FY10 98 222FY11 96 248
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Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP)
Solid Waste Program
Tribal Solid Waste Education and Assistance Program (TSWEAP)
Tribal Lands Forum
Tribal Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan
Addressing and Managing Illegal Dumps
Tribal Waste and Response Assistance Program (TWRAP)
Tribal Solid Waste Management for Rural Alaska
Tribal Environmental Code Development
Source Reduction Strategies
Environmental Compliance
Conduct Civil Inspections
Tribal Basic Inspector Training
Underground Storage Tanks
Over 375 Participants since 2007 from 267 tribes(Unique Tribes: Different from the years before)
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Tribal Clean Energy Resource Center (TCERC)
Follow ITEP teaching model
Assist tribes with assessing renewable energy and clean energy resources
Recruit, training and employing Native American students
Assist with energy audits, energy plans, and energy conservation
Assist with developing energy independence and economic development
• Develop a professional renewable energy workforce for tribal governments and enterprises through
Long-term K-20 STEM education;
Innovative graduate studies;
Post graduate certificates; and
Focused training programs (workshops, web-based curricula, mentor assistance). 15
Sustainable Energy SolutionsTCERC Tribal Advisory Committee
TRIBAL LEADERSHIP:
President Ben Shelley, Diné Nation
Chairman Tex Hall, Mandan, Hidatsa, Arikara Nation
Chairman Leroy Shingoitewa, Hopi Nation
Jim Grey, Osage Nation, Chairman CERT
Joe Garcia, NCAI Southwest Region Vice President
Kirk Francis, Chief, Penobscot Tribe
Bill Thompson, Vice Chief, Penobscot Tribe
Bob Gough, Inter-Tribal Council on Utility Policy
Roger Fragua, Pueblo of Jemez
Mike Connelly, Campo Tribe of Kumeyaay Indians
ORGANIZATIONS:
Council of Energy Resource Tribes
National Tribal Environmental Council
Inter-Tribal Council on Utility Policy
United Southern and Eastern Tribes
National Wildlife Federation
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Sustainable Energy SolutionsHow can tribes help?
Join the TCERC Advisory Committee
Tell us what services you think TCERC needs to prioritize and develop
Partner with NAU to assist with development efforts
NAU Contacts:
Dr. Joseph Martin; [email protected]
Ann Marie Chischilly; [email protected]
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