As Texas faces record-breaking electricity demand and rapid population growth, state leaders must make urgent decisions about how to ensure affordable, reliable power for all Texans. Unfortunately, Senate Bill 819 (SB 819), introduced by Senator Lois Kolkhorst, takes us in the wrong direction. SB 819 would dramatically increase electricity costs, stifle economic development, and override […]
March 5, 2025 – ATLANTA, Ga. – The Land & Liberty Coalition (L&LC), a project of Conservatives for Clean Energy-Georgia (CCE-GA), announced the launch of its Georgia chapter today. The grassroots organization partners with local citizens, landowners, rural Georgia advocates and policymakers to promote commonsense policies that advance energy-focused economic opportunity projects while protecting and […]
February 28, 2025 – LANSING, Mich. – The Conservative Energy Network (CEN), a coalition of 26 state-based conservative clean energy organizations, today announced the addition of two dynamic leaders to its growing team. Salomé Garcia joined as Director of Policy & Programming, and Cole Howard will begin on March 3rd as Deputy Director of Development […]
January 22, 2025 – LANSING, Mich. – The Conservative Energy Network – Nebraska (CEN-NE), an affiliate organization of the Conservative Energy Network, launched today, joining a national network of 26 state-based organizations focused on championing secure, reliable, affordable, and clean American energy. “Today marks an exciting new chapter for Nebraska’s energy future,” said Chris Peterson, […]
January 20, 2025 – LANSING, Mich. – As the new administration takes office, the Conservative Energy Network (CEN) emphasizes the need for policies that restore American energy leadership, ensure national security, and drive economic growth. Clean energy is a critical component of a strong, independent energy future, and CEN stands ready to work with policymakers […]
The investment underscores the need for immediate Congressional action on permitting reform December 13, 2024 – LANSING, MICHIGAN. – The Conservative Energy Network (CEN) applauds Midcontinent Independent System Operator’s (MISO) recent approval of Tranche 2.1. This action represents a significant investment in America’s power grid and comes at a time when China is outpacing the […]
Conservative leaders from 14 states to discuss importance of the issues on Capitol Hill this week November 19, 2024 – WASHINGTON – The Conservative Energy Network (CEN) has launched a new advertising campaign to highlight the importance of grid modernization and permitting reform. The campaign, named “American Powerhouse”, will feature commercial advertisements on Newsmax as […]
By Elizabeth WeiseOriginally published in USA Today | August 25, 2024 HOUSTON – Green lawns and trees shimmered in 100-degree heat at the Houstonian resort last week as an unexpected gathering got underway. Inside, the smell of BBQ hung in the air and a ballroom resounded with praise for Donald Trump, admiration of America’s heartland […]
The policy would empower America to build the energy generation and transmission capacity needed to ensure a secure, reliable, affordable, and clean power grid. July 31, 2024 – LANSING, Mich. – The Conservative Energy Network (CEN) is encouraged by the advancement of the Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024, led by Senators John Barrasso (R-WY) and Joe Manchin (I-WV). The policy […]
Campaign to highlight the importance of a secure, reliable, and affordable power grid July 24, 2024 – LANSING, Mich. – The Conservative Energy Network (CEN) today launched the “American Powerhouse,” a new campaign promoting the conservative case for transmission reform and grid modernization. The campaign launch includes the unveiling of www.americanpowerhouse.org, a home for transmission-centric conservative viewpoints and educational […]