Canada, the United States and Mexico signed what officials are calling a historic energy accord on Monday, sharing information about the science and technology of energy. Natural Resources Minister Gary Lunn, U.S. Secretary of Energy Samuel Bodman and Secretary of Energy for Mexico Georgina Kessel signed the trilateral accord in Victoria. Lunn said the accord — a framework designed to stimulate innovation and to share and help build capacity in all three countries — will encourage the countries to develop clean energy. — Natural Resources Minister Gary LunnOne of the first goals is to draft common standards for energy-efficient appliances,...