About the Institute

The Legislative Energy Horizon Institute will educate legislators on the North American energy infrastructure and delivery system. High turnover in legislatures decreases the institutional knowledge of complex energy issues. Legislators who develop energy policy often lack a comprehensive understanding of how energy infrastructure operates. The complex issues associated with electricity, natural gas and petroleum infrastructure; regulation governing this infrastructure; and interdependencies are just some of the areas that legislators must understand to make responsible and informed policy decisions. The Pacific Northwest Economic Region (PNWER) and the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) partnered with the University of Idaho and the Department of Energy to create the Institute.

2009-2010 Legislative Energy Horizon Institute Class

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