Alberta hoping to advance it’s profile on U.S. energy security

Oct 21, 2025 | 3:48 PM

Alberta MLA Chantelle de Jonge will engage U.S. legislators on North American energy security this week and complete training at the Legislative Energy Horizon Institute (LEHI) in Washington, D.C.

The Chestermere-Strathmore MLA will be in Washington, D.C, from Oct. 22 to 25 where she will rejoin state legislators from across the U.S. to wrap up the second half of training offered by LEHI. According to government officials, de Jonge will build on learnings gathered when attending the first half of the two-part program this past July, while aiming to solidify state-level connections, share ideas and elevate Alberta’s role as a stable and secure energy supplier to the U.S.

Officials say programming explores the most pressing energy topics for today’s policymakers, with participants taking a deep dive into emerging energy sources, new technologies, U.S. energy imports and exports, industry needs and key considerations for tackling current and future energy policy, regulation and financing.

“Attending LEHI offers a valuable opportunity to learn from experts in energy policy and collaborate with legislators shaping policy discussions,” says Chantelle de Jonge, MLA for Chestermere-Strathmore and Alberta’s delegate council to PNWER, in a press release. “Alberta plays a critical role as a responsible energy producer, and I look forward to deepening my understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing our province.”

Founded in 2009 by the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region (PNWER), University of Idaho and U.S. Department of Energy, the province notes LEHI offers exclusive training to elected officials from across the U.S. and Canada. Alumni are said to include more than 400 state and provincial legislators, governors, advisors and policymakers, with all graduates of the program holding a certificate on energy policy planning through the University of Idaho.

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The government says mission expenses will be posted on the travel and expense disclosure page.

Itinerary for MLA de Jonge*

Oct. 22	Travel to Washington, D.C. Attend training and meetings with U.S. legislators and policymakers at LEHI.
Oct. 23-24	Attend training and meetings with U.S. legislators and policymakers at LEHI.
Oct. 25	Attend training and meetings with U.S. legislators and policymakers at LEHI. Return to Alberta.

*Subject to change.

by rdnewsNOW staff

Alberta hoping to advance it’s profile on U.S. energy security

Itinerary for MLA de Jonge*

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