Alana Edmo is the Energy Resources Program Manager for the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes of the Fort Hall Reservation, where she leads transformative work in energy sovereignty and climate resilience. A strategic thinker and passionate advocate, Alana developed the Tribes’ 2024 Strategic Energy Plan, laying the foundation for energy self-determination rooted in cultural values and sustainability.
She is currently leading the development of the Shoshone-Bannock Electrical Utility Code, a critical step in asserting Tribal regulatory authority over energy infrastructure and services. Her leadership also includes coordinating high-level government-to-government engagement, including direct communication between the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes and U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm, ensuring that Tribal voices are included in national energy conversations.
Alana is a graduate of the NREL Executive Energy Leadership Academy and is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Earth and Environmental Systems at Idaho State University. Her work focuses on improving energy efficiency across Tribal lands, advancing renewable energy projects, enhancing sustainable transportation, and building climate-adaptive infrastructure.
Alana’s vision is rooted in the belief that energy development must be a tool for self-determination, community wellness, and long-term prosperity. Her leadership exemplifies how Native innovation can shape a just, regenerative energy future—one that reflects the values, resilience, and strength of Indigenous nations.