ST. JOHN'S, N.L. -- Energy and climate change are leading the agenda as eastern premiers and New England governors began a day-long meet this morning in St. John's, N.L.
Two governors, Connecticut's Dannel Malloy and Charlie Baker of Massachusetts, say they want to meet demands for more power in their states while reducing carbon emissions.
Malloy says New England's electricity demands are increasing and eastern states are "anxious" to work with Canadian suppliers.
Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard says his province's 62 hydroelectric power plants offer access to flexible capacity at stable prices, noting at the open meeting that cleaner hydro power can also help American states cut reliance on non-renewable energy such as fossil fuels.
Hydro-Quebec was expected to announce today details of a bid for a new transmission line that, if approved, would bring more hydro power into New England.
Premier Paul Davis of Newfoundland and Labrador is hosting the 39th annual conference of regional leaders, which consists of the premiers of Quebec, the Atlantic provinces and governors from six New England states.
