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Statement from Conservative Energy Network on Announcement of Regional Clean Energy Hydrogen Hubs

CEN CONTACT: Joanna Lewis – jlewis@conservativeenergynetwork.org October 19, 2023 – Lansing, Mich. – Last Friday the Department of Energy announced $7 billion to launch seven regional clean hydrogen hubs. The following statement can be attributed to John Szoka, CEO of the Conservative Energy Network (CEN). “CEN state teams across the country worked diligently to build […]

Conservative Energy Network Announces Promotions and Hirings

Date: October 18, 2023March 23, 2024
Author: CEN
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New Positions Include Vice President, Policy Manager, Midwest Regional Deputy Director, and Senior Campaigns Manager CEN Contact: Joanna Lewis – jlewis@conservativeenergynetwork.org October 18, 2023 – LANSING, Mich. – The Conservative Energy Network (CEN), a coalition of 24 state-based conservative clean energy organizations, today announced the hiring of Connor Marley and the promotions of Larry Ward, […]

Commentary: Offshore wind is a win for North Carolina

Date: September 25, 2023March 23, 2024
Author: John Szoka
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Originally Published in Energy News Network Landing an automobile manufacturing plant is a major win for a state, both economically and politically. In March 2023 VinFast announced that it would invest $4 billion to build a new automotive manufacturing plant in North Carolina that would create over 7,500 jobs. This was widely celebrated by politicians […]

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

Date: September 25, 2023March 23, 2024
Author: CEN
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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, 2023March 23, 2024
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, 2023March 23, 2024
Author: John Szoka
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Originally Published in Real Clear Energy 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 are witnessing a diversified energy portfolio […]

Using Community Solar to Protect Energy Freedom

Date: September 19, 2023March 15, 2024
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, 2023March 23, 2024
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, 2023March 23, 2024
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 […]

Conservative Conclave XIV Draws State and National Leaders to Des Moines to Discuss Clean Energy

Date: August 14, 2023March 23, 2024
Author: Joanna Lewis
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Conservative leaders representing 24 states gather to advance the conservative clean energy movement August 14, 2023 — DES MOINES, Iowa — The Conservative Energy Network (CEN), a coalition of 24 state-based conservative clean energy organizations, today announced the beginning of Conservative Conclave XIV. This annual gathering of network members, technical experts, industry representatives, and policymakers is hosted this year by CEN […]

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