Ideas in
the public square.
Selected reporting, interviews, public testimony, and industry coverage focused on Tribal energy sovereignty, resilient infrastructure, and economic self-determination.
A Tribal Group in California Vies for a Piece of the AI Boom
Coverage of Colusa’s energy platform, Tribal economic development, and the emerging AI infrastructure opportunity.
Big Tech Is Now Targeting Native American Land for Massive Data Centers
Reporting on Tribal Nations, data-center development, and CIE’s role as a negotiating partner.
Native-owned energy companies offer options for data center development
Coverage of Colusa Indian Energy and Tribal participation in the infrastructure economy.
Q&A with CIE’s COO, Ken Ahmann
A conversation about Tribal energy, technology choices, and the future of energy sovereignty.
Electrifying Indian Country on Its Own Terms
The Colusa microgrid story and the long work of building Tribal utility independence.
Colusa Indian Energy participates in Port of Quincy town hall
Community engagement around regional energy reliability and responsible infrastructure growth.
Tribal Energy
A televised discussion with Cheri Smith and Ken Ahmann about the energy challenges and opportunities facing Tribal Nations.
Tribal Energy Snapshot: Colusa Indian Community Council
DOE’s project profile and interview on expanding the Tribe’s microgrid to serve additional homes.
Testimony on Tribal energy sovereignty
Remarks to the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies.
Interview and appearance requests.
Contact Misty Walser, Executive Assistant, for media inquiries, speaking requests, and professional correspondence.
Email Misty Walser ↗mwalser@colusaindianenergy.com