Indian Country holds vast mineral, fossil fuel, and renewable energy wealth that could augment and tilt America’s energy portfolio. Allowing sovereign tribes the freedom to produce energy – green or brown – means less federal oversight from politicians and bureaucrats and more tribal independence. In this session, tribal leaders will describe Indian Country’s experiences with mandates and explore how sovereignty can empower tribes to innovate to help themselves, and the country.
Moderator: Dominic Parker, Hoover Institution
Panelists:
– CJ Stewart, Crow Nation
– Richard Luarkie, CO School of Mines & Pueblo of Laguna
– Daniel Cardenas, NTEA & Pit River Tribe
ABOUT THE EVENT
On May 13, 2025, the Hoover Institution held its third annual one-day conference Markets vs. Mandates: Promoting Environmental Quality and Economic Prosperity. As in previous years, the conference fosters discussion and debate on how markets and regulatory frameworks best govern environmental concerns while also promoting economic growth and safeguarding individual freedom. This year’s conference focused on “Policy Considerations for the New Administration.” Academic experts joined practitioners to cover a range of topics including climate adaptation, tribal energy sovereignty, public lands, and barriers to decarbonization.
Learn more about Markets vs. Mandates: https://www.hoover.org/research-teams/markets-vs-mandates
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