Alberta and Manitoba Sign MOU on Shared Energy and Climate Change Priorities

Selinger Notley

 

Jan 15 2016

Manitoba Premier Greg Selinger and Alberta Premier Rachel Notley have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to further co-operation on their shared goals of greenhouse-gas emission reductions, innovation, energy efficiency and renewable energy development including hydroelectricity.

The MOU includes a commitment to share information and develop co-operative measures related to energy conservations programs, renewable energy development and greenhouse-gas reduction policies. It also emphasizes the importance of improving integration of electrical grids in western Canada to open up economic opportunities, improve energy reliability and resiliency, and continue transition to a lower-carbon economy.

Photo courtesy WinnipegSun.com

“Manitoba is a Canadian leader in renewable hydroelectricity and energy efficiency, but we know there is much more we can do to reduce our carbon footprint, and grow our economy and create green jobs,” says Selinger. “Alberta has shown admirable leadership in its new climate-change plan with a focus on developing more renewable energy and reducing greenhouse-gas emissions. Working together we have an opportunity to build on our shared goals. Alberta’s climate leadership plan places the conversation on Energy East in an improved context as the country moves toward a low-carbon future.”

“Alberta is proud to be taking action on climate change, with a truly groundbreaking plan that includes phasing out coal-fired electricity generation and increasing the focus on energy conservation, energy efficiency and renewable energy,” says Alberta Premier Rachel Notley. “We know we can achieve even more by working with other Canadian jurisdictions on shared priorities. Our partnership with Manitoba will help support greener jobs, cleaner energy and a healthier prosperity for all Canadians.”

 

 

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