Seneca Nation of Indians “Strategic Energy Resource Plan” Energy Framework for the Future Gina Paradis October 18, 2005 Denver, Colorado
Seneca Nation of Indians“Strategic Energy Resource Plan”
Energy Framework for the Future
Gina ParadisOctober 18, 2005Denver, Colorado
SNI Energy PlanProject LocationProject OverviewProject ParticipantsObjectivesOutcomesFuture Plans
Project Location
Seneca Nation OverviewSeneca Nation is one of the original Five Nations of the Haudenosaunee, aka Iroquois Confederacy
Approximately 7800 enrolled membersFour Main Territories in WNY
Allegany – 31,000 acres; City Of Salamanca leases 10,000 acres; 7350 residents; Museum, Class II&IIICasinos, Campgd Cattaraugus – 22,000 acres; 2300 residents
Oil Springs – 1 square mile; XX residents
Niagara Falls – 50 acres; Class III casino
Project PartnershipsPlan Developers
Seneca Nation of Indians Tribal CouncilTribal CouncilorPlanning Commission Representative
AdministrationCommunity Planning & Development DepartmentUtilities DepartmentEnvironmental Protection
U.S. Department of EnergyLocal UtilitiesIndian Energy Consultants
SNI Strategic Energy PlanGoal - Energy Self Sufficiency
Rate ReliefEconomic DevelopmentEnvironmental Protection and PreservationResource Development
SNI Energy BackgroundPhase One –Visioning Process
Community MeetingsReview Historical & Current Energy ResourcesAssess Community Priorities, Energy Potential, and Environmental and Economic IssuesSWOT AssessmentFinal Report
SNI Energy Plan – Phase II Outcomes
Tribal Resource Assessment – Renewable & Non-renewable
Rates & Usage Analysis – Current & Projected
Infrastructure InventoryIndustry Relationship AssessmentHuman Resource DevelopmentIdentified Technical Assistance NeedsReviewed Regulation & Jurisdiction IssuesAssessed Environmental & Cultural ComponentsIdentified Future Project Funding Opportunities
SNI Energy FrameworkTribal Resource Assessment
Natural Gas ReservesInventory/Assessment of Gas WellsInventory/Assessment of Gas Wells
National Fuel AgreementNational Fuel Agreement
Gas Production and DeliveryGas Production and Delivery
Generation ProjectsGeneration Projects
Environmental IssuesEnvironmental Issues
SNI Energy FrameworkTribal Resource Assessment
Renewable EnergyWind ResourceSolarHydroGround Source Heat
SNI Energy FrameworkStrategic Resource Plan, cont.
Energy EfficiencyCost & Rate Analysis (average cost per kWh)Commercial/Revenue Enhancement ReviewEnergy Audit PreparationEnvironmental Assessment
Go Forward PlanTribal Council Endorsement
Energy ManagementImplement Energy Code – New Construction – SNI RPSComplete Energy Audit & Efficiency RecommendationsComplete Infrastructure mapping (GIS)
Renewable Resource DevelopmentComplete Anemometer Study/Assess Commercial Wind ProjectFeasibility Analysis
Steamburg Renewable ProjectCHP Co-Generation plant(s)
Build Tribal Community ConsensusCommunity Awareness & EducationPrioritiesEconomic Cultural Focus
Funding
Go Forward Plan, cont.
Assess Utility Formation
Natural Gas Production capacity & Infrastructure expansion
Human Capacity Building
Continue to build relationships/partnerships