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CEN Applauds State Proclamations Recognizing September 25-29, 2023 as Clean Energy Week

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECEN CONTACT: Joanna Lewis, jlewis@conservativeenergynetwork.org September 25, 2023 – LANSING, Mich. – The Conservative Energy Network (CEN) applauds the 34 governors who have signed proclamations recognizing September 25-29, 2023 as Clean Energy Week in their states. The proclamations were issued in cooperation with National Clean Energy Week (NCEW), an annual initiative, founded by […]

Ensuring Energy Reliability in the Transition to Clean Energy | Part 2

Date: September 20, 2023September 19, 2023
Author: CEN
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Read Part 1 Energy reliability is a pivotal factor in maintaining the essential functions of our society. Recent events shed light on the susceptibility of isolated energy systems. The lack of grid interconnection parallels the reliability challenges faced by energy models like Community Choice Aggregators and reveals the necessity of bolstering interconnection to ensure energy […]

Using Community Solar to Protect Energy Freedom

Date: September 19, 2023September 19, 2023
Author: John Szoka
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By John Szoka, Originally published in Real Clear Energy on September 19 Whether it’s record heat advisories across the Midwest, threat of blackouts in Texas, or unprecedented tornadoes and tropical storms, consumers’ ability to rely on their respective state grids has been seriously tested. And has often failed in recent months. Thankfully, solutions are already cropping up across the country. More states […]

Ensuring Energy Reliability in the Transition to Clean Energy | Part 1

Date: September 13, 2023September 13, 2023
Author: CEN
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Clean energy has become vital to the United States energy portfolio as it seeks energy independence and reduced environmental impact. However, the reliability of energy supply and efficient transmission present critical challenges in harnessing the potential of new energy resources, and these challenges are not isolated to one region or energy source. Regional transmission organizations […]

Opinion: Conservatism and clean energy go together. Leaders are showing how in Iowa.

Date: August 18, 2023September 19, 2023
Author: John Szoka
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John Szoka and Nick Boeyink First published in the Des Moines Register August 18 As the 2024 presidential election draws near, the Iowa State Fair takes center stage as a political hotspot, attracting prominent conservative leaders and presidential hopefuls from across the nation. This year, the Conservative Energy Network, or CEN, a nonprofit coalition of […]

Republican clean energy leaders must be recognized

Date: July 12, 2023July 12, 2023
Author: Kayla Ventura
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Originally posted on The Hill By Heather Reams and John Szoka As Republicans who support clean energy solutions to lower global emissions and strengthen our economy, we know there is no better time than now — on the heels of a debt agreement that made important strides toward reforming our federal permitting processes — to advocate for policies that unleash American energy production. Americans want lower energy costs, reduced reliance […]

Conservative Energy Network and CRES Hold 70+ Lawmaker Meetings to Advocate for Market-Based Approach to Clean Energy Policy

Date: June 6, 2023July 12, 2023
Author: CEN
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Contact: Joanna Lewis – jlewis@conservativeenergynetwork.orgJune 6, 2023 – WASHINGTON – This week, the Conservative Energy Network (CEN) and Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) are convening nearly 50 clean energy advocates, business leaders, and state officials from 19 states for the fifth annual fly-in event co-hosted by CEN and CRES. Attendees will participate in meetings […]

Conservative Energy Network Statement on Passage of the Fiscal Responsibility Act

Date: June 2, 2023June 2, 2023
Author: CEN
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A bipartisan first step toward comprehensive permitting reform Contact: Joanna Lewis, jlewis@conservativeenergynetwork.org June 2, 2023 — LANSING, Mich. — John Szoka, CEO of the Conservative Energy Network (CEN), issued the following statement after final passage of the Fiscal Responsibility Act (H.R. 3746): “The passage of the Fiscal Responsibility Act demonstrates that Republicans and Democrats can work together to address our nation’s most pressing needs. […]

CEN Announces New Chief Executive Officer

Date: May 16, 2023May 16, 2023
Author: CEN
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Former North Carolina State Legislator Assumes Leadership of National Clean Energy Advocacy Organization FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CEN CONTACT: Joanna Lewis – jlewis@conservativeenergynetwork.org May 16, 2023 – LANSING, Mich. – The Conservative Energy Network (CEN), a coalition of 24 state-based conservative clean energy organizations, today named John Szoka as its new CEO. The position has been […]

Conservative Energy Network Statement on House Passage of the Lower Energy Costs Act

Date: March 29, 2023April 13, 2023
Author: CEN
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H.R. 1 is a positive first step in America’s path to energy dominance Contact: Joanna Lewis, jlewis@conservativeenergynetwork.org March 30, 2023 — LANSING, Mich. — Following the passage of the Lower Energy Costs Act (H.R. 1) in the United States House of Representatives, Brittany Zwierzchowski Tisler, COO and Interim CEO of the Conservative Energy Network (CEN), […]

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