To support State and Territory Energy Offices interested in engaging and partnering with Tribal Nations, NASEO is launching a Working Group on Tribal Coordination whose objectives are to:

  • Increase understanding of state and federal initiatives and activities supporting tribal energy priorities;
  • Offer best practice guidance for State Energy Offices interested in engaging and coordinating with tribal partners;
  • Highlight opportunities for State Energy Offices to support tribal energy improvements.

The Working Group is open to all State and Territory Energy Offices, interested U.S. Department of Energy staff, and invited guests. Working Group meetings will take place virtually on a monthly basis. Participants will have an opportunity to suggest topics for Working Group discussions, provide input on draft written materials, and help guide NASEO’s tribal coordination programming.

Staff Contacts

Grace Lowe

Program Director

Grace Lowe directs NASEO's Energy Economy program, leading projects and initiatives in energy affordability and energy-based economic development and job growth.. Prior to her role at NASEO, Ms. Lowe held positions at the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication, and D+R International. She also contributed to the City of Ithaca Sustainability Office’s Justice 50 efforts and researched the environmental justice implications of California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard through two client-based courses. Ms. Lowe has a Master of Environmental Management from the Yale School of the Environment and a Bachelor of Arts from Middlebury College.

Alannah Bell

Coordinator, Residential Buildings

Alannah Bell supports NASEO's buildings program, engaging State and Territory Energy Offices on issues pertaining to clean energy and energy efficiency, with a focus on home energy labeling and residential energy rebates. Prior to NASEO, Ms. Bell was a Policy Intern at the University of Virginia's Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service where she conducted research on the impacts of coastal flooding on renter populations in Norfolk, Virginia. As part of her senior thesis, Ms. Bell conducted community-based research on the impacts of inland flooding on affordable housing in Charlottesville, Virginia. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in global environments and sustainability and archaeology/anthropology from the University of Virginia.

Arvand Golbazi

Coordinator, Energy Economy

Arvand Golbazi supports a variety of NASEO’s Energy Economy projects. Prior to NASEO, Mr. Golbazi worked as a Research Associate at Guidepoint where he supported corporate clients across industries in implementing decarbonization and sustainable production strategies. He holds a Bachelor of Science in economics and a minor in environmental studies from the University of Connecticut.

Camille Norton

Coordinator, Electricity

Camille Norton supports NASEO's electricity program by providing assistance on various state electricity policy and program issues. Prior to NASEO, Ms. Norton worked at the National Caucus of Environmental Legislators on the Climate and Energy team, conducting policy analysis on microgrids, virtual powerplants, and climate finance, and as an intern at the Office of Management and Budget within the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, supporting the Natural Resources and Environment branch in reviewing proposed regulations. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in political science and a Bachelor of Arts in economics from Louisiana State University and a Master of Public Policy from Georgetown University.

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