Garth Rowswell, MLA for Vermilion-Lloydminster-Wainwright, will rejoin state legislators from across the U.S. at educational sessions and meetings from Nov. 20 to 23. The LEHI is a two-part program with the first session taking place in Richland, Washington this past summer.

MLA Rowswell will continue conversations with fellow U.S. legislators and policy makers to emphasize shared goals for responsible energy development, shine even more light on Alberta’s emerging energy and resource opportunities and solidify Alberta’s reputation as a leader in areas like carbon capture, utilization and storage, emissions reduction, site reclamation and more.

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 network, build relationships, share knowledge and enhance their ability to ensure a stable, secure and affordable energy supply and delivery system between Canada and the U.S.

“Interjurisdictional cooperation is foundational to securing Alberta’s energy access to U.S. markets for the long term. I look forward to building on my learnings and conversations from earlier this year so I can help our province gain a leading edge in identifying and pursuing new areas of opportunity for our homegrown energy products, services and solutions – all with the goal of promoting economic prosperity and supporting the next generation of Albertans and Alberta businesses.”

Garth Rowswell, MLA for Vermilion-Lloydminster-Wainwright and Alberta’s delegate council to PNWER

The program will help deepen participants’ understanding of key topics such as opportunities to diversify North America’s energy mix, energy alternatives, annual energy use by sector, state and federal policy and regulations, financial implications, market impacts and more.

Graduates of the program receive a certificate on energy policy planning through the University of Idaho. Over the past decade, LEHI has educated more than 400 elected officials from across the U.S. and Canada, including state and provincial legislators, governors, advisors and policymakers.

Mission expenses will be posted on the travel and expense disclosure page.

Itinerary for MLA Rowswell*

Nov. 20
  • Travel to Washington, D.C.
  • Attend training and meet with U.S. legislators and policymakers at LEHI.

Nov. 21-22
  • Attend training and meet with U.S. legislators and policymakers at LEHI.

Nov. 23
  • Attend training and meet with U.S. legislators and policymakers at LEHI.
  • Travel to Alberta.

*Subject to change.

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