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Native American Heritage Month is a time to honor the diverse cultures, histories, and contributions of Indigenous peoples. Seneca Environmental joins our parent company, Seneca Holdings, in celebrating the rich heritage of the Seneca Nation. Join us in recognizing Caleb Abrams, an On?ndowa’ga:’ (Seneca) father, filmmaker, and multimedia artist raised on the Seneca Allegany territory, recently released a short film, co-produced with the American Museum of Natural History, that explores the importance of revitalizing language in the Seneca community. “Haudenosaunee People of the Longhouse” explores vital parts of Hodin?h?o:ni:h (Haudenosaunee) life today. To learn more about the history and culture of the Seneca Nation, visit SNI.org. #NAHM #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #Seneca #SenecaHoldings Watch the full film on YouTube now: https://loom.ly/qpOks9c

A reminder that you can now follow Seneca Environmental on Bluesky! Find us at https://lnkd.in/dgcGhtEE @SenecaEnviron Let us know your Bluesky handle, too! #Bluesky #TribalCleanEnergy #ESG #RenewableEnergy

Seneca Environmental is now on Bluesky! Follow us there at https://lnkd.in/dgcGhtEE See the comments for some "starter packs" you can use to follow relevant accounts. Are there any others we should follow? Look forward to seeing you there! #Bluesky #TribalCleanEnergy #ESG #RenewableEnergy

Seneca Environmental, with our parent company Seneca Holdings, stands in gratitude and respect for all veterans this Veterans Day. We recognize the courage and sacrifices of those who have served, especially the many Indigenous veterans whose legacy of service spans generations. We are proud to celebrate their contributions, and the crucial role Indigenous service members have played in our nation's history. Your service is valued and remembered. Thank you, today and always. #VeteransDay #VeteransDay2024 #IndigenousVeterans

Does your organization have goals to purchase #cleanenergy? Do you want to amplify your impact by supporting Native communities in achieving energy sovereignty and self-determination? Learn about the potential on Friday, November 15, 9am PT, 12pm ET, at a virtual session on "Creating Clean Energy Collaboration: How Renewable Energy Buyers Can Engage and Partner with Tribal Governments." This webinar will explore the significant opportunities for corporations to engage with Tribal governments in a way that respects Indigenous sovereignty and leadership. Partnering with these communities supports sustainable practices while allowing Indigenous leaders to drive the direction of their own resources. Join us and our co-hosts Clean Energy Buyers Association (CEBA), 7Skyline, and Schneider Electric to learn how your organization can collaborate with Tribal governments to create a sustainable energy future! ?? Register here: https://lnkd.in/eqCDFg66 We look forward to seeing you there! ???? #CEBA #CleanEnergyCollaboration #TribalCleanEnergy #ESG

Good news for tribal #cleanenergy projects! New federal rules aim to end tax confusion for tribally owned businesses and boost clean energy projects, potentially ending three decades of confusion around the tax status of tribally chartered businesses. Treasury and the IRS recently announced a proposed rule that would clarify that businesses wholly owned by one or more tribes would share those tribes’ tax-exempt status. The move would support tribal self-determination, explicitly making those tribal businesses eligible for clean energy “elective pay” (aka Direct Pay) tax credits — which would allow them to receive direct payments for investments in #renewableenergy projects.

An Illinois farmer had misgivings about solar panels taking up cropland. “The thought of taking productive farm ground out of production with solar panels was not, in my personal opinion, ideal,” he said. Now, he's paid to manage vegetation around the 100 MW array of solar panels that went online in early 2024 — with a herd of 500 sheep. #Agrivoltaics gave him that opportunity, changing his mind about the solar project. Read more below!

A transition away from #fossilfuels cannot be successful without respect for #IndigenousPeoples' rights and leadership in the #renewableenergy sector! Find out how the sector can build shared prosperity in a new report from Indigenous Peoples Rights International (IPRI) and the Business & Human Rights Resource Centre (BHRRC): https://loom.ly/1x-xcW4 The report explores the case for a renewable energy transition that centers Indigenous Peoples’ rights, interests, and prosperity, as determined by them, in pursuit of a fast, fair, and sustainable transition. Grounded in over 40 interviews with IPs, investors, and renewable energy companies from around the world, the report highlights the opportunity of these business models, and their challenges and risks.

A great article highlighting the challenges Tribes and Native Nations face in deploying utility-scale #cleanenergy projects — and the solutions that are now emerging. Even with new funding opportunities, barriers stand in the way of Native communities who seek energy sovereignty and self-determination. The Alliance for Tribal Clean Energy and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) are helping to remove those barriers.

On this #IndigenousPeoplesDay, we join our parent company Seneca Holdings in proudly celebrating and honoring the vibrant cultures, traditions, and contributions of Indigenous communities. We are proud to serve and support the Seneca Nation, whose culture and values continue to thrive today. Discover the rich heritage of the Seneca Nation at sni.org.