[wanabidii] Press Releases: United States and Grenada Sign Memorandum of Understanding on Energy Security

You are subscribed to Press Releases for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Press Releases: United States and Grenada Sign Memorandum of Understanding on Energy Security 09/03/2014 05:03 PM EDT United States and Grenada Sign Memorandum of Understanding on Energy Security Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC September 3, 2014 As part of the Caribbean Energy Security Initiative, Acting Special Envoy and Coordinator for International Energy Affairs Amos Hochstein and Grenadian Ambassador to the United States E. Angus Friday signed on August 27 in Washington, D.C., a Memorandum of Understanding to promote a cleaner and more secure energy future in the Caribbean. The United States will work with Grenada on a pilot program that seeks to develop and apply a visionary approach to improving its energy sector, which includes integrating policy and regulatory reforms, and encouraging private sector investment in environmentally responsible and economically sustainable technologies. This Memorandum of Understanding was announced by Prime Minister of Grenada Keith Mitchell at the Third UN Conference on Small Island Developing States in Apia, Samoa, on September 1. This cooperation, which is integral to the Caribbean Energy Security Initiative announced by Vice President Biden during his trip to the region in June, will serve as an example to lead the way to a cleaner energy future for the Caribbean region and for small islands around the globe. The best practices and lessons learned from the comprehensive energy reform approach in Grenada will be helpful to other islands looking to reform their energy sector in support of environmental, economic, and social objectives. The United States is committed to working with small island developing states on critical global issues, including climate change and ocean conservation as well as the islands’ sustainable development, energy security, food security, and health issues. The Office of Website Management, Bureau of Public Affairs, manages this site as a portal for information from the U.S. State Department. External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein. Stay connected with the State Department:       External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to other non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.  Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Department of State. This email was sent to wanabidii@googlegroups.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Department of State · 2201 C Street NW · Washington, DC 20520

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