RE: Visit to Puerto Rico, Next Steps

From:Tina@presidentclinton.com To: adesai@clintonfoundation.org, csmith@ps-b.com, john.podesta@gmail.com CC: jpodesta@americanprogress.org Date: 2013-09-17 13:00 Subject: RE: Visit to Puerto Rico, Next Steps

I would really like to hear from John before we proceed. ----- Thanks. I can raise 2 with them tomorrow and if you all want to join tomorrow, that would be great too. Also note - Governor Padilla is scheduled to come to CGI next week and to participate in the "island energy issues" discussion. So might be a second opportunity to raise #2 with him in a room full of folks who would give moral support. I know this probably is crazy talk - but do you think we should invite PRPPA head to the cgi island energy discussion? Would put them in a tight spot to be in that room and face all those folks and not agree to "do" something. ----- I spoke to WJC about the current state of play. He is open to number 2 - specifically as it relates to Vieques. ----- Two points I would push them on: 1) If all they are going to do is prepare a report, I am not sure that gets us anything. PRPPA is fighting hard against any change at the moment and a report doesn't move the ball forward. They need to use the report as a tool to generate a call for action on some concrete steps, like a law requiring PRPPA to meet specific targets with a timeline for the conversion to renewables. They talk about some pretty specific goals but process of making them happen is critical and its not clear from the memo how that will occur. The key challenge they face is not figuring out what they need to do but figuring out how to get it done. 2) The Culebra idea is interesting. In the past the previous Governor has called for making Vieques energy independent. Working on these two islands is something the foundation might want to explore as a joint project with the Government and PRPPA. Because of WJC's history with Vieques, it also gives us a hook. This would require a meeting between someone with the Foundation, PRPPA and the Governor. Don't know if they would agree but would be big if they did and would show the rest of PR that it can be done. PRPPA may have a lobbyist in DC and it might be easier to make the deal up here than down there where everything is so polarized. ----- FYI re: Puerto Rico, attached. They want to discuss tomorrow morning at 11am ET. Would any of you like to join? Sincerely, Ami ----- FYI - please see attached and Efrain's note below for 11AM call on Wednesday, 9/18. I can print copies for you as well as soon as the printer is up and running again. ----- Hi, Attached please find a Word document that summarizes Gov. Garcia Padilla's energy policy, and a PowerPoint presentation we could use to guide Wednesday's conference call (11am Eastern time). If Mr. Desai you has any questions before Wednesday's conference call, please let me know. I will be expecting the call at 11am Eastern time (787) 238-8588 Regards, Efraín -- Dr. Efraín O'Neill-Carrillo, P.E. Asesor Principal en Asuntos de Energía Oficina del Gobernador Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico ________________________________________ Thank you very much Efrain. I have made note of your contact details and look forward to receiving more information. Sincerely, Simon ----- You can reach me at: (787) 238-8588 If you have any problems with that number, I can also be reached at (787) 642 3705. I will be sending via email introductory information about our efforts in PR in the area of sustainability. You might have the info already, but I will forward it just in case. Regards Efrain -- Dr. Efraín O'Neill-Carrillo, P.E. Asesor Principal en Asuntos de Energía Oficina del Gobernador Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico ________________________________________ Thank you very much Efrain. We are confirmed for 11AM ET on Wednesday, September 18. Could you please advise on the best number to reach you that morning? Thanks once again. Sincerely, Simon ----- That's perfect. I've blocked my agenda from 10am to 12noon on Wed. Sept. 18th. Please confirm. Regards Efrain -- Dr. Efraín O'Neill-Carrillo, P.E. Asesor Principal en Asuntos de Energía Oficina del Gobernador Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico ________________________________________ Dear Efrain, Thank you for your message and I hope this finds you well. I work closely with Ami Desai and can help coordinate this conversation. Wednesday, September 18 works well. Might you be available between 10AM - 12PM ET that day? Kindly advise at your convenience. Best, Simon Simon Tam Foreign Policy Associate | Clinton Foundation 77 Water Street, New York, NY 10005 Direct: +1.212.348.0031 | Mobile: +1.734.709.9427 | Fax: +1.866.335.7650 stam@clintonfoundation.org | www.clintonfoundation.org ----- Dear Mr. Desai, Thank you for your message. I'd like to coordinate a phone call to discuss potential ways to further the collaboration between the Clinton Foundation and the Commonwealth of PR. I am available any time this week, except Thursday after 5pm, and Friday. Next week I am available Wednesday 18th all day, and Thursday 19th anytime in the afternoon. Best regards, Efrain -- Dr. Efraín O'Neill-Carrillo, P.E. Asesor Principal en Asuntos de Energía Oficina del Gobernador Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico ________________________________________ Dear Elizabeth, thanks for your note - we enjoyed the visit very much and likewise we look forward to being of assistance for the Governor and people of Puerto Rico. Will Dr. O'Neill be in New York in the coming weeks, or should we arrange a discussion by phone? Sincerely, Ami ----- Dear Mr. Desai: I hope this message finds you well. I am writing on behalf of Mrs. Ingrid M. Vila-Biaggi, Chief of Staff for the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. This email is to follow up on President Clinton's visit to San Juan last July, and to express our interest on establishing continued cooperation with you on certain issues paramount for the development of Puerto Rico. Governor García-Padilla's administration goals on economic development, health and climate change -to mention just a few- are well aligned with those of the Clinton Foundation and we believe that there are many spaces of collaboration that can be built from his last visit. I am copying Dr. Efraín O'Neill, who is the Governor's Senior Advisor on Energy Affairs. We look forward to hear from you soon so we can begin this dialogue. Regards, Elizabeth Sola Oliver Aide to the Chief of Staff Office of the Governor - La Fortaleza Commonwealth of Puerto Rico T. 787-721-7000 ext. 3122 M. 787-638-1298 esola@fortaleza.pr.gov<mailto:esola@fortaleza.pr.gov>