The committee members of the Green Energy Advisory Task Force, dedicated to ensuring B.C. remains a leader in clean and renewable energy, were announced November 20th by Blair Lekstrom, Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources, Barry Penner, Minister of Environment, and John Yap, Minister of State for Climate Action.
“The new members of the Green Energy Advisory Task Force are leaders who will help us to turn green energy potential into real economic, environmental and social benefits for British Columbians,” said Lekstrom.

Chief Ken Brown of the Klahoose First Nation has been appointed to the Task Force to work on the Community Engagement and First Nations Partnerships portion of the Task Force. Chief Brown is optimistic that the efforts of this task force will be beneficial to First Nations and other communities involved in green energy in B.C.

“Advancing B.C.’s green energy potential is one of the highest priorities for British Columbia, and these leaders will help us to maximize our clean, green energy opportunities.” As announced by Premier Gordon Campbell on Nov. 2, 2009, the Green Energy Advisory Task Force is composed of four advisory task force groups, reporting directly to the Cabinet Committee on Climate Action and Clean Energy.

Backgrounder
Green Energy Advisory Task Force on Community Engagement and
First Nations Partnerships: The Mandate

This task force will develop recommendations to ensure that First Nations and communities see clear benefits from the development of clean and renewable electricity and have a clear opportunity for input in project development in their areas. It will work in partnership with First Nations, not only to respect their constitutional right, but to open up new opportunities for job creation and reflect the best practices in environmental protection.

Source: http://www.greenenergytaskforce.gov.bc.ca/default.html