Tribal Governments
Partner with Green Summit to unlock federal energy incentives, streamline compliance, and advance sustainable growth for your Tribe.
As a Cherokee-TERO Certified organization, Green Summit works alongside tribal governments to advance sustainable, energy-efficient infrastructure and ensure access to federal funding opportunities. Our expert team offers a comprehensive suite of services to help Tribes navigate the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB), and other energy-related programs. These services are designed for a range of professionals and entities across various industries, including:
Tribal Governments
Tribal-Owned Companies
Tribal Housing Programs/Authorities
Tribal-Adjacent Companies
Entities Managing Tribal Facilities
How We Help
- Navigate the complexities of the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB), the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) to ensure full access to federal funding opportunities.
- Unlock tax incentives for Tribes.
- Monetize tax credits as non-taxable entities.
- Ensure energy code compliance for facilities and housing programs.
- Secure and maximize Research and Development (R&D) tax credits for Tribal-adjacent and Tribal-owned businesses.
Green Summit Solution
Green Summit delivers expert guidance to help Tribes navigate complex programs such as the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB), IRA, and IIJA, enabling Tribes to maximize benefits from federal funding and access federal funding opportunities. Our support includes advisory services for grant and tax credit applications, project management, training, and technical assistance.Green Summit delivers expert guidance to help Tribes navigate complex programs such as the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB), IRA, and IIJA, enabling Tribes to maximize benefits from federal funding and access federal funding opportunities. Our support includes advisory services for grant and tax credit applications, project management, training, and technical assistance.
Green Summit empowers Tribes to unlock substantial tax savings by coordinating with their contracted primary designer to claim §179D deductions for energy-efficient Tribal-owned buildings. We also provide expert guidance through the allocation letter process, ensuring deductions are properly allocated only after mutually beneficial terms are reached. This approach maximizes financial benefits for the Tribe and ensures full compliance with the IRS.
Green Summit assists non-taxable Tribal entities in leveraging Direct Pay provisions under the IRA and refundable tax credits under the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB), enabling them to monetize tax credits and receive cash reimbursements without federal tax liability. We provide comprehensive support for a range of eligible tax credits, including §45Y, §48E, §48C, and §30C, as well as bonus Investment Tax Credits (ITCs). Our services also include expert support for §179D tax deductions for Tribal buildings, §45L certification assistance for housing programs, and end-to-end rebate processing to help you secure every available state, local, and utility incentive.
Green Summit offers energy code compliance and verification services, including large-scale blower door testing, and ENERGY STAR® or National Green Building Standard (NGBS) certification for affordable housing programs.
Green Summit helps Tribal-adjacent and Tribal-owned tax-paying enterprises identify eligible R&D activities, document qualified expenses, and secure federal and state tax credits with full audit support.
Why Choose Green Summit
Green Summit is committed to empowering Tribal Governments to unlock substantial federal funding opportunities, enabling the Tribe and their businesses to invest confidently in a more sustainable future.
Tax Incentive Maximization
- §179D Deductions: Help Tribes claim tax benefits for energy-efficient Tribal-owned buildings.
- §45L Home Credits: Certify homes for up to $5,000 per dwelling unit under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
- R&D Tax Credits: Identify and secure credits for qualified R&D activities carried out by Tribal-Adjacent and Tribal-owned tax-paying businesses, including product development, process improvements, and innovative building system design.
Compliance & Certification
- ENERGY STAR® and NGBS Certification: Specialized in ENERGY STAR® and NGBS certification for affordable housing programs, meeting requirements of C-PACE, LIHTC, and other state and local funding programs.
- Energy Code Verification: Third-party testing, including blower door testing, duct leakage verification, and energy modeling.
Performance & Advisory
- Partnerships: Green Summit partners with Tribes to identify, pursue, and manage a wide range of funding sources—including federal grants, contracts, state energy programs, and local community development incentives.
- Energy Benchmarking: ENERGY STAR® assessments for Tribal-owned buildings.
- ASHRAE Audits: Level II and III audits based on ENERGY STAR® scores for community buildings (schools, clinics, hospitals), offices, casinos, hotels, and convention centers.
- Third-Party Testing: Independent testing and verification for energy code compliance under various regulations.
- Direct Pay Eligibility: Guidance on Direct Pay eligibility for non-taxable Tribal entities under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), allowing tax credit monetization regardless of federal tax liability.
- Project Management and Documentation: Comprehensive project management with direct oversight and technical support for Tribal energy projects from planning through execution, along with documentation and certification support to ensure proper compliance and funding eligibility.
Education & Support
- Team Training: Customized webinars and on-site training for compliance education, emphasizing the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB), and foundational building science principles.
- Continuing Education: NASBA-registered continuing education for CPAs on tax credit planning.
- Technical Guidance: Detailed memos, energy models, and hands-on support to evaluate and capture energy credits and rebates.
