Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): MLA de Jonge to underscore Alberta as the answer to U.S. energy security, while attending training at the Legislative Energy Horizon Institute (LEHI) in Richland, WA.
While in Richland, Chestermere-Strathmore MLA Chantelle de Jonge will join state legislators from across the U.S. in training from July 10 to 15 to gather the latest insights on North America’s energy ecosystem, and emerging challenges and opportunities driving current U.S. energy policy and decision making.
MLA de Jonge will also attend meetings where she will reinforce that when it comes to achieving the goal of energy dominance, Alberta has the answers.
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 build connections, share ideas and enhance their ability to ensure a stable, secure and affordable energy supply and delivery system between Canada and the U.S.
“I will take every opportunity to engage and promote how our province can provide reliable and sustainably produced energy to our partners in the U.S. It is time to find common ground and work together to seize the incredible energy opportunities in front of us. Current global events have brought a lot of uncertainty, but one thing remains clear – Alberta stands ready to partner with the U.S. to achieve our global energy ambitions.”
Chantelle de Jonge, MLA for Chestermere-Strathmore and Alberta’s delegate council to PNWER
Programming will cover key topics such as opportunities and challenges to diversifying North America’s energy mix, examining North American energy infrastructure, policy options, regulations, financial implications, market impacts and more. The comprehensive sessions will provide MLA de Jonge with an even deeper understanding of the issues that are top of mind for U.S. lawmakers.
The LEHI is exclusive to elected officials from the U.S. and Canada, including state and provincial legislators, governors, advisors and policymakers. The 60-hour program is delivered in two parts, with the second session taking place in Washington, D.C. in the fall.
