Prosper, Power, and Progress: A New Era of Energy Independence for Tribes
October 28, 2024, Colusa, CA— Colusa Indian Energy and True Family Enterprises are proud to announce the formation of Colusa True Enterprises, a Tribally owned company and groundbreaking partnership designed to deliver an end-to-end solution for Tribes to create their own energy revenues. Colusa True will empower Tribal communities through the development, ownership, and control of their own energy resources, marking a pivotal step in the Tribal energy sovereignty revolution. Colusa True delivers data center companies, capital, and onsite power generation infrastructure to Indian Country in a turnkey package, giving Tribes a new weapon for economic development.
With a mission to promote energy independence that provides lasting economic benefits for Tribes, Colusa True combines the deep energy expertise and resources of Colusa Indian Energy, a Tribally owned company, with the vast industry experience and access to capital markets of True Family Enterprises, a Native owned company. This partnership represents a comprehensive approach to creating energy solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of Tribal communities and to provide Tribally owned utility backbones for large power users like data centers, distribution facilities, and more.
"This partnership is more than just business—it’s about empowering Tribes to reclaim their energy futures. With Colusa True, Tribes can access a fully integrated energy solution, giving them the tools to achieve long-term economic freedom," said Ken Ahmann, COO of Colusa Indian Energy.
Colusa Indian Energy is in development with over 50 Tribes today to engineer, construct, and operate new microgrids across Indian Country. With over two decades of experience building and running the home hybrid microgrid of their own Tribe, the Cachil DeHe band of Wintun Indians, and a leadership team that has installed over 2.5GW of power globally across their careers, Colusa Indian Energy brings unparalleled subject matter expertise to this new venture.
True Family Enterprises brings decades of experience across various industries and a robust network of high- profile partners, including major corporations. Their proven track record in large-scale projects uniquely positions them to lead this movement for energy sovereignty in partnership with Colusa Indian Energy.
"What we’re building with Colusa True goes beyond traditional partnerships. We are leveraging the collective breadth of our networks and the depth of our experience to create real, lasting change for Tribes ready to embrace energy sovereignty. Our connections with some of the biggest players in the industry allow us to offer a truly unmatched solution," said Twila True, CEO & Co-founder of True Family Enterprises.
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About Colusa True EnterprisesColusa True, a Tribally owned company, is committed to delivering Tribal energy sovereignty through a comprehensive, end-to-end energy solution that covers every step, from development to implementation. By combining the unique expertise of Colusa Indian Energy and True Family Enterprises, Colusa True empowers Tribes to own and operate their energy systems, ensuring that the economic benefits from producing power remain within their communities.
For more information, please contact: Ken Ahmann (530) 682-6562