WHEREAS, the New England states and Eastern Canadian provinces have
close historical and economic ties in the energy sector and have long
cooperated on energy matters; and
WHEREAS, the Conference of New England Governors and Eastern
Canadian Premiers recognizes the importance of working towards sustainable
development and in promoting more efficient use of energy that will help
improve economic performance and reduce environmental harm; and
WHEREAS, energy technologies, including renewables, efficiency, and
transportation are significant and high-growth industries in New England and
Eastern Canada; and
WHEREAS, the Atlantic premiers have established an Atlantic Energy
Ministers’ Forum; and
WHEREAS, the Province of New Brunswick hosted and organized a
successful forum on energy.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Conference direct its
Northeast International Committee on Energy (NICE) to continue to share
information on energy supply, demand and trade in the region; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT NICE investigate new and renewable
energy technologies and market opportunities; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT NICE continue to work with the New
England Governors and Eastern Canadian Premiers’ Committee on the Environment
to implement the Climate Change Action Plan; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT NICE work with the Atlantic Energy
Ministers’ Forum and the New England Governors’ Conference, Inc.’s Power
Planning Committee to exchange information on common issues and interests; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT NICE prepare a report, for submission at
the next Conference of governors and premiers, on key jurisdictional energy
issues and programs.
Adopted at the 27th Annual Conference of New England Governors and Eastern
Canadian Premiers, August 25-27, 2002.
Premier Bernard Landry
Québec
Co-Chair |
Governor Lincoln Almond
Rhode Island
Co-Chair |
