In Pursuit of Energy Sovreignty: Renewable Energy and Independence - Sherralyn Sneezer

Year
2025
Summary

Inspired by childhood experiences on the Navajo Nation, this research examines how Native American tribes use renewable energy to address energy insecurity and achieve energy sovereignty. Through interviews and site visits, it highlights infrastructure challenges, economic burdens, and policy gaps, advocating for inclusive renewable energy policies to support reliable, affordable, and sustainable tribal energy systems.