Energy and Climate Ministerial of the Americas to meet in DC on April 15-16, 2010

In Washington, U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu announced the Energy and Climate Ministerial of the Americas in Washington, DC on April 15-16, 2010.  The Ministerial will have two parts.  The first day will be a meeting of representatives from government, civil society, industry, academia and international financial institutions.  The second day will be a meeting among energy ministers.

On both days, attendees will explore possible initiatives such as:  a Low Carbon Communities Program;  a Regional Energy Efficiency Center in conjunction with the Peruvian government; a Regional Wind Research Center supported by Mexico; a Regional Renewable Energy R&D Center with Chile, and a Brazilian-led program to improve the energy efficiency of low-income communities.

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