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Breaking Ground: Red Lake Nation’s solar-powered future

2024/6/24
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The episode explores Red Lake Nation's ambitious goal of becoming energy independent through solar power, highlighting the initial steps and challenges faced in implementing solar projects on the reservation.

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Red Lake Nation’s chairman, Darrell G. Seki Sr., wants to make energy free for all his nation’s citizens. Inflation Reduction Act funding could enable that by subsidizing the installation of more solar panels throughout their northern Minnesota reservation. In this episode, “Marketplace” host Kai Ryssdal visits Red Lake and hears from residents about their solar-powered goals and how clean energy connects to cultural values around environmental stewardship.