Friday, November 13, 2015
Discussing Renewable Energy and Partnership
This morning I had the honor of joining Governor Baker in welcoming Quebec
Premier Philippe Couillard to
Massachusetts and the State House. Mr. Couillard
was elected as Premier in 2014 and is leading the province toward
further development of its hydroelectric generating capabilities, which are
already substantial. Together we discussed the tremendous potential for our
state to receive the benefits of this renewable, reliable, cost-effective and
environmentally friendly electricity as part of an energy portfolio that needs
these elements.
The possibilities for extremely beneficial partnerships in renewable energy
between Quebec and Massachusetts were highlighted again this afternoon at the 23rd Annual Energy Trade & Technology
Conference where I again met with Premier Couillard for a luncheon and he delivered the keynote address to
business and government leaders from the Eastern United States and
Canada.
I am confident and optimistic that by working in partnership, Quebec and
Massachusetts can together help to build a future with energy that reduces
greenhouse gas emissions and fosters energy independence in ways that help our
economies and our environment.
