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Joanne O. Morin, is the Director of the NH Office of Energy and Planning. Its mission is to support planning that enhances the State’s economic growth while preserving its unique character and natural beauty, and to advocate sound energy policies that encourage the use of renewable resources, reduce energy demand and constrain energy price increase. Previously, she was the manager of Climate and Energy Programs for the Air Division of the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services where she was responsible for many initiatives to promote cleaner energy sources, energy efficiency, and energy conservation. She facilitated the development of the New Hampshire Climate Action Plan involving a 29-member Task Force and over 125 stakeholders. She has also served as the New Hampshire representative on the staff working group for the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (known as RGGI), a “cap and trade” program for limiting carbon dioxide emissions from major electric power plants in 10 eastern states. Her previous experience includes twelve years as an environmental consultant and four years as a Corporate Environmental Manager for The Timberland Company. Her previous environmental work ranged from Superfund litigation to monitoring overseas labor and environmental conditions.
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