In most cases, however, it is not the tribes but the individual tribal members who own reservation land. A consensus, therefore, must be reached among the private landowners, as well as having the tribe's blessing, before large tracts can be utilised for wind power.
Tribes are holding a winning hand
Many of Oklahoma's 39 Native American tribes are exploring the possibility of using renewable energy to provide power on reservations. Development is most likely in central, northern and western parts of the state where the wind is stronger.
20 August 2009 22:00 GMT
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25 November 2012 10:27 GMT
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