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