Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs

U.S. DOE grants $250M to Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, in partnership with PGE, for critical transmission upgrades

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
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WARM SPRINGS, Ore., Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon (CTWS) was selected to receive a $250 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to help advance vital transmission upgrades. CTWS submitted the grant application to DOE, in partnership with Portland General Electric, as part of the Grid Resilience Innovative Partnerships Program (GRIP) open to Tribes. This significant investment in the reliability of Oregon's clean energy infrastructure will enable enhancements to the existing 230 kV Bethel-Round Butte transmission line – a crucial artery in the region's transmission system – connecting resources west of the Cascades, including on the Warm Springs Reservation, to customers in the Willamette Valley.

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  • CTWS submitted the grant application to DOE, in partnership with Portland General Electric, as part of the Grid Resilience Innovative Partnerships Program (GRIP) open to Tribes.
  • This innovative project will unlock a multitude of opportunities for the Tribes.
  • "PGE is honored to deepen our relationship with the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs through this mutually beneficial partnership."
  • Throughout the process, CTWS and PGE will work closely with partners, landowners, and other jurisdictions to make this project a reality.

During This Season of Giving, Indian Head Casino Targets Two Specific Needs

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Friday, November 16, 2018
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Tandem tidings of goodwill toward men and women and children, according to Belinda Chavez, Director of Marketing for Indian Head Casino and the Tribal Council.

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  • Tandem tidings of goodwill toward men and women and children, according to Belinda Chavez, Director of Marketing for Indian Head Casino and the Tribal Council.
  • These organizations include the Warm Springs Food Bank and the Warm Springs Community Health Program, both of which share a long history of support from the casino.
  • Canned foods and children's coats may be dropped off at the Player's Club, located inside Indian Head Casino.
  • Indian Head Casino is owned and operated by the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, represented by the Warm Springs, Wasco and Paiute tribes.