24th Annual Conference of the New England Governors and the Eastern Canadian Premiers

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, changes currently underway in energy markets, including electric restructuring and development of new energy sources and infrastructure, will significantly impact the region; 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;

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; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT NICE address issues regarding energy and the environment, energy reliability and security, and the development of new energy resources in the region; 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; the status of renewables in the New England-Eastern Canadian region; and develop a regional map displaying key energy structures, projects and resources.

Adopted at the 24th Annual Conference of New England Governors and Eastern Canadian Premiers, October 3-5, 1999.

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