WHEREAS the New England states and Eastern Canadian provinces have close historical and economic ties in the energy sector, especially in electricity trade and promoting the energy security of the region; and
WHEREAS the development of large new sources of natural gas and the expansion of existing gas infrastructure in Eastern Canada will significantly increase the access to natural gas in New England and create economic opportunities throughout the region; and
WHEREAS energy technologies, including renewables, efficiency, and transportation, are significant and high-growth industries in New England and Eastern Canada; and
WHEREAS the role of energy production and utilization in the emission of greenhouse gases, mercury, and other airborne pollutants require the development of energy strategies to promote a clean and healthy environment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Conference directs its Northeast International Committee on Energy (NICE) to continue to monitor developments in the energy markets resulting from restructuring and deregulation;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT NICE convene a series of meetings to address issues of the contribution of energy sources in the region to global warming, emission trading, environmental tracking of electricity transactions, energy reliability and security, and the development of new gas and electric resources in the region.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT NICE, working with the secretariats, report on its findings at the next annual meeting of the Conference of New England Governors and Eastern Canadian Premiers.
Adopted at The 23rd Annual Conference of New England Governors and Eastern Canadian Premiers, June 7-9, 1998.
_____________________________ Premier Camille ThériaultNew Brunswick Co-Chair |
_____________________________ Governor Jeanne ShaheenNew Hampshire Co-Chair |