Abstract: Can the Quapaw Tribe Benefit from Renewable Resources? The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) finds low potential for wind and photovoltaic energy, with favorable potential for geothermal energy. While this is limiting in terms of the options currently available, it is also good for the Quapaw Tribe as this means there is an option available to the tribe. This implies that geothermal energy plant can be successfully implemented to mitigate energy costs. Introduction: “Up to ninety cents of every dollar that tribes spend on energy is immediately gone – lost forever due to all the economic leverage and benefits that this money could create within tribes.” community". –intertribalcoup.orgCan the Quapaw Tribe benefit from renewable resources? This is a question that, as a member of the Quapaw tribe, is important to me. This question led me down an interesting path of discovery throughout the research. To answer this question I will explore the feasibility of wind, solar and geothermal energy options and the benefits they could bring. Methodologies: For this research project the primary source of information used to determine energy potential is the National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL). data presented in map format. To determine the energy consumption and emissions created by the use of this electricity I analyzed tribal bills for the month of April. The month of April is a good month to monitor because this month typically uses less energy in terms of heating or air conditioning. This can reduce possible inflation in energy consumption caused by a particularly cold or hot year. To determine the annual figures the month was used as the control month for the year and the only inflation in use was factoring... middle of paper..., Lindsey Witthaus, Paula Smith and Mike Dunaway for their help , contributions and advice. Works Cited Barbara Harper, P. (2008). SCENARIO ON TRADITIONAL QUAPAW ROADS. Commission, OIA (2010). "Packet pictorial". Corporation, S. P. (2011). http://www.sacredpowercorp.comNativeEnergy, I. (2011). http://www.nativeenergy.com.Policy, IC o. U. (2009). http://www.intertribalcoup.org/.Smith, D.H. (2000). Modern tribal development: Paths to self-sufficiency and cultural integrity in Indian Country. TRANSPORT, OD, PR DIVISION, et al. (2008). TRIBAL JURISDICTIONS IN OKLAHOMA. U.S. Department of Energy, NREL (Oklahoma - Annual Wind Energy at 50 m Height). University, NA (2003). Generating Electricity from Renewable Resources in Indian Country: Recommendations to Western Regional Air Partnership Tribal Leaders.