Colusa Indian Energy COO Kenneth Ahmann to be Featured on PBS’s Energy Switch
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Colusa, CA – March 30, 2026
Colusa Indian Energy is proud to announce that Chief Operating Officer Kenneth Ahmann will be featured in an upcoming episode of the PBS series Energy Switch, highlighting the growing momentum of Tribal energy development and sovereignty across Indian Country.
Season 8 of Energy Switch will be released April 1 on PBS.org and the PBS Passport app. The program reaches more than 110 million households through 200+ PBS stations nationwide. Ahmann will appear in Episode 802, “Tribal Energy,” alongside Cheri Smith, CEO of the Alliance for Tribal Clean Energy.
The episode explores the energy challenges many Tribal communities continue to face, including unreliable service and high energy costs, while also spotlighting how Tribes are taking action through innovative energy projects on Tribal lands. The conversation highlights the potential for these efforts to create long-term economic opportunity, resilience, and energy sovereignty for Native communities.
Kenneth Ahmann, COO of Colusa Indian Energy, brings deep experience in Tribal energy development and infrastructure solutions that help advance self-determination and reliable power for Tribal Nations. His appearance on Energy Switch reflects Colusa Indian Energy’s ongoing commitment to supporting a Tribal energy future built by and for Tribal communities.
“This platform is an exciting opportunity to elevate the conversation around Tribal energy sovereignty and the solutions being led by Tribal Nations,” said Ahmann. “We’re honored to be part of a discussion that highlights both the challenges and the extraordinary opportunities in front of Indian Country.”
Energy Switch is a respected public television series focused on energy issues, technologies, and policy, bringing expert voices together to discuss the future of energy in America and beyond.
Local broadcast dates for Season 8 will vary by PBS station. Viewers are encouraged to check with their local PBS station for scheduling information.
For more information about Colusa Indian Energy, visit colusaindianenergy.com.
About Colusa Indian Energy
Colusa Indian Energy (CIE) is a Section 17 chartered corporation, wholly owned by the Colusa Indian Community in northern California, and the only Tribal-owned microgrid developer in the country. CIE delivers turnkey energy infrastructure—including microgrids, solar, storage, and generation—designed for speed, scalability, and long-term performance. The CIE team brings decades of experience developing complex energy systems for commercial, industrial, and public sector clients across the United States. Learn more at colusaindianenergy.com