WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren signed an Intergovernmental Grant Agreement supporting a renewable energy project that will bring solar power to families in the Ojo Encino Chapter community in New Mexico.
The agreement provides $201,218 in matching funds from the New Mexico Indian Affairs Department to support a U.S. Department of Energy Office of Indian Energy grant. The funding will help install 50 grid-tied solar photovoltaic (PV) systems on residential homes in the Ojo Encino Chapter, expanding access to reliable and sustainable energy for Navajo families.
The project is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen infrastructure and improve energy security in Navajo communities while reducing long-term electricity costs for residents. The solar systems will be installed on homes throughout the Ojo Encino Chapter community as part of the chapter’s microgrid and powerline infrastructure project.
“This investment reflects the importance of strong partnerships in bringing modern infrastructure to our communities,” said President Nygren. “Renewable energy projects like this help our families access reliable power while also moving our Nation toward a more sustainable and resilient energy future.”
The project is supported through capital outlay funding authorized by the State of New Mexico to provide matching funds for federal tribal infrastructure grants. Installation of the solar systems is expected to benefit 50 community households and support the expansion of renewable energy development on the Navajo Nation.
The project began in July 2025 and is expected to be completed by June 30, 2026.
