In an effort to reinforce Alberta’s energy partnership with the U.S. Garth Rowswell, Alberta MLA for Vermilion-Lloydminster-Wainwright heads south.
Rowswell will rejoin state legislators from across the U.S. at education sessions and meetings from Nov. 20 to Nov. 23.
Through continued conversations, Rowswell will emphasize shared goals for responsible energy development and shine more light on Alberta’s
emerging energy and resource opportunities.
“Interjurisdictional cooperation is foundational to securing Alberta’s energy access to U.S. markets for the long term,” he said.
Legislative Energy Horizon Institute (LEHI) is a two-part program with the first taking place in Richland, Wash.
Founded in 2009 by the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region (PNWER), University of Idaho and U.S. Department of Energy, LEHI is an important forum for emerging leaders in energy policy to network, build relationships, share knowledge and enhance their ability to ensure a stable, secure and affordable energy supply and delivery system between Canada and the U.S.
“I look forward to building on my learnings and conversations from earlier this year so I can help our province gain a leading edge in identifying and pursuing new areas of opportunity for our homegrown energy products, services and solutions – all with the goal of promoting economic prosperity and supporting the next generation of Albertans and Alberta businesses,” said Rowswell who is Alberta’s delegate council to PNWER.
The program looks to deepen understanding of topics such as opportunities to diversify North America’s energy mix, energy alternatives, annual energy use by sector, state and federal policy and regulations, financial implications, market impacts and more.
Those who graduate from the program will receive a certificate on energy policy planning through the University of Idaho. Over the past decade, LEHI has educated from than 400 elected officials from both Canada and the U.S.
Rowswell travels to Washington, D.C., Nov. 20 and returns to Alberta Nov. 23 after three days of meetings and training.
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