Energy
To pursue energy management planning in the Arizona-Sonora region that emphasizes collaboration on programs for the advancement of economic, social and environmental benefits of both states, and that arise from constructive solutions to shared energy supply issues.
How To Get Involved
By serving on the Energy Committee, you can participate in grassroots policy development, exchange ideas and information through cross-border communication and collaboration, and contribute to the implementation and advancement of cross-border projects. Contact your co-chairs today!
Arizona Co-Chairs
Leisa BrugDirector, Energy Office Energy Policy Advisor to Gov Brewer
Governor’s Office of Energy Policy
602-771-1244
lbrug@az.gov
Sonoran Co-Chairs
Jesus Celaya GortariDirector General
Comisión de Energía del Estado de Sonora
(662) 21-78-12
carlos.aguiar@economiasonora.gob.mx
Resources
2012 Summer Plenary Session Presentations
AMC Grant Project
Click here to view the Energy Grant Project
Current Action Items
Action Item 1
Due Date: December 31, 2013
Energy Information Exchange
Tactic A
Due Date: June 30, 2013
30% complete
Formation of a bi-national transmission task force between Arizona and Sonora.
Steps Taken: Held first Bi-National Transmission Task Froce meeting in Hemrosillo on March 7, 2013. Delegated tasks to all participants from both sides of the border. Scheduled to meet on April 18 in Nogales and in mid-may via skype. Expecting complete paper for governors by the end of May, 2013.
Tactic B
Due Date: June 13, 2013
50% complete
Continue to look into the cooperation between the universities on both sides of the border.
Steps Taken: Organizing a tour of ASU Algae Research Center in Mesa Arizona which will take place on June 13, 2013. Professors from ASU and University of Sonora will be present to exhange information and kwoledge.
Tactic C
Due Date: October 24, 2012
100% complete
The Energy Committee will be attending the XIX (19th annual) Border Energy Forum being held in Hermosillo Sonora on October 22-24, 2012.
Steps Taken: Energy Forum successfully attended by Committee Co-chairs Leisa Brug & Rob Taylor, AMC Board Member John Hoopes, and Delegates Olivia Doherty & Hilen Cruz.
Where: Guaymas, Sonora