Cathy Newby is a member of the Navajo Nation and the Director of Tribal Government at PNM, New Mexico’s largest electricity provider. She talks with Carolyn Parrs about the critical intersection of water rights, energy justice, and indigenous identity, focusing on the Navajo Nation's water infrastructure transfer from PNM. Cathy shares her insights on the importance of collaboration, cultural respect, and the ongoing challenges faced by tribal communities in accessing reliable energy.
Key Ideas
- Water infrastructure transfer is a long-term effort.
- Energy justice is crucial in the energy transition.
- Collaboration with tribal communities leads to better outcomes.
- Energy access and affordability are top priorities for tribes.
- Building trust takes time and consistent engagement.
- Community solar projects can empower indigenous communities.
- Virtual power plants can enhance grid stability.
- Energy justice must prioritize people over technology. Tribes are sovereign nations with their own governance.
- Understanding tribal history is crucial for effective collaboration.
- The Light Up Navajo initiative has lit over a thousand homes.
- Tribal leaders must have a seat at the table in energy discussions.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Water as Life
03:09 Cathy Newby's Background and Cultural Significance
05:49 The Importance of Indigenous Identity
08:49 The Water Infrastructure Transfer Process
11:57 Energy Justice and Community Impact
14:58 Lessons Learned from the Transfer
17:53 Collaboration and Engagement with Tribal Communities
21:05 Defining Energy Equity and Justice
24:01 Building Trust with Indigenous Communities
26:53 Challenges of Energy Access and Affordability
30:05 Community Support During Outages
33:01 Engaging with Developers and Solar Projects
36:04 The Role of Virtual Power Plants
39:10 The Future of Energy Justice
42:08 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
46:32 Understanding Tribal Sovereignty and Collaboration
49:22 Building Relationships with Tribal Nations
52:32 Light Up Navajo Initiative
56:30 Energy Justice and Community Engagement
01:01:03 Humanizing the Energy Transition
01:05:10 Navigating Historical Contexts in Energy Projects
01:10:57 Advocacy and Emotional Connections in Energy Negotiations
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