Chantelle de Jonge, MLA for Chestermere-Strathmore and parliamentary secretary for Affordability and Utilities, will join lawmakers from across the western U.S. for a three-day forum of elected officials from across the western U.S. focused on advancing solutions to the region's most pressing energy challenges.

MLA de Jonge will leverage conversations and sessions with legislators and industry leaders to promote how Alberta’s abundant energy resources and new technology leadership can help contribute to U.S. grid reliability and ensure the U.S. has the energy supply it needs to meet growing demand across the U.S. West.

“The Western Energy Caucus provides an important opportunity to build relationships with legislators across the western U.S. and share Alberta's perspective as a leader in responsible energy development. By strengthening partnerships, we can advance energy security, support responsible growth and create lasting economic benefits on both sides of the border.”

Chantelle de Jonge, parliamentary secretary for Affordability and Utilities and MLA for Chestermere-Strathmore

The invitation-only Western Energy Caucus was established in 2025 by the Institute for Western Energy. It convenes legislators from 11 western states (Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming) to encourage collaboration on energy issues, including grid reliability, low-emission energy generation and storage, wildfire mitigation and carbon management and sequestration.

Mission expenses will be posted on the travel and expense disclosure page.

Quick facts

  • The U.S. is Alberta’s largest trading partner, and Alberta is the second-largest provincial exporter to the U.S.
  • In 2025, Alberta’s bilateral trade with the U.S. totalled more than C$152 billion, accounting for 85.7 per cent of total provincial exports.
    • Energy products accounted for about CAD $125 billion, 82.3 per cent of Alberta’s exports to the U.S.
  • Alberta and the U.S. are connected by an international power line that runs from Lethbridge, Alberta to Great Falls, Montana, transferring up to 300 megawatts of electricity in both directions.

Itinerary for MLA de Jonge*

July 13
  • Travel to Reno, Nevada.
  • Meetings, sessions and policy tours at the Western Energy Caucus July Policy Workshop.

July 14
  • Meetings, sessions and policy tours at the Western Energy Caucus July Policy Workshop.

July 15
  • Meetings, sessions and policy tours at the Western Energy Caucus July Policy Workshop.
  • Travel to Alberta.

*Subject to change.

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