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Washington, Cowlitz Tribe sign MOU to accelerate tribal clean‑energy projects
Summary
Gov. Jay Inslee, Department of Commerce Director Fong and the Cowlitz Indian Tribe signed a memorandum of understanding to streamline funding and contracting for tribal clean‑energy projects, including a solar array, battery backup and electric vehicle charging and workforce supports.
Gov. Jay Inslee and the Cowlitz Indian Tribe signed a memorandum of understanding with the Washington State Department of Commerce to speed delivery of tribal clean‑energy projects and streamline contracting.
The agreement, announced at a ceremony that included tribal council members and Commerce staff, aims to bundle funding and reduce paperwork so tribes can move more quickly from project concept to construction. “Just tell us what program and project you have in mind, and we will match it to the revenue source,” Commerce Director Fong said, describing a one‑application approach that draws from multiple state and federal streams.
Why it matters: the MOU is intended to make state resources easier for tribal governments to access for projects…
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