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Conservative Energy Network Unveils Build America Initiative

April 14, 2021 – LANSING, Mich. – Today, the Conservative Energy Network (CEN), a coalition of 21 state-based conservative clean energy organizations, unveiled its Build America Initiative which seeks to celebrate historical conservative leadership on infrastructure investment. By highlighting the achievements of former U.S. Presidents Ronald Reagan and George W. Bush, the initiative calls on […]

CEN Launches Website to Chronicle Electric Utility Abuse of Power

Date: April 7, 2021April 20, 2023
Author: CEN
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‘Utility Playbook’ Spotlights Tactics Used by Utilities to Take Advantage of Ratepayers April 7, 2021 – LANSING, Mich. – The Conservative Energy Network (CEN), a coalition of 21 state-based conservative clean energy organizations, today announced the launch of a new website: www.utilityplaybook.com. The website identifies specific “plays” that utilities across the country use to influence policymakers, block […]

Conservative Energy Network Announces Hire of New Media Strategist

Date: April 5, 2021April 20, 2023
Author: CEN
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CEN Continues to Expand National Team April 5, 2021 – LANSING, Mich. – The Conservative Energy Network (CEN), a coalition of 21 state-based conservative clean energy organizations, today announced the hire of New Media Strategist Kayla Ventura. This new position will enable CEN and its state teams to strengthen their digital presence and reach a broader audience […]

Including Grid Investments in Future Infrastructure Plans

Date: March 30, 2021April 20, 2023
Author: Landon Stevens
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By Landon Stevens If the devastating impacts of winter storm Uri in Texas last month showed us anything, it is that there are gaping holes in grid infrastructure that need to be addressed to increase resiliency and keep the lights on in any condition. In Washington, President Biden’s $1.9 trillion stimulus package just made its […]

What ‘All of the Above’ Really Means

Date: March 8, 2021April 20, 2023
Author: Landon Stevens
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By Landon Stevens Last month dozens of people died and millions were left in the dark as historic winter storm Uri hit Texas and the Southern United States. Immediately upon hearing of blackouts sweeping across large swaths of Texas, vocal proponents on both sides of the all-too-politicized energy debate took to social media to point […]

CEN Adds External Affairs Director, Senior Communications Manager

Date: March 1, 2021April 20, 2023
Author: CEN
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Conservative Energy Network Continues to Expand National Team March 1, 2021 – LANSING, Mich. – The Conservative Energy Network (CEN), a coalition of 21 state-based conservative clean energy organizations, today announced two promotions: Tyler Duvelius, director of external affairs, and Joanna Lewis, senior communications manager. Both are new positions that reflect CEN’s continued expansion and will increase […]

For Republicans, A Chance to Lead on Clean Energy

Date: February 5, 2021April 20, 2023
Author: Mark Pischea
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By: Mark Pischea, President and CEO, Conservative Energy Network Despite the chaotic nature of the 2020 election and the doom and gloom prognostications of the death of the Republican Party, when the votes were tallied, a different story emerged. Far from being dead and buried, Republicans running down ballot actually outperformed Democrats—they picked up at least six seats in the House and had a historic night in state-level elections, […]

Community Solar Panels a Potential Boon for Pennsylvania Farmers

Date: December 16, 2020August 4, 2023
Author: CEN
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New Poll Shows Voters Want Climate and Clean Energy Solutions

Date: October 28, 2020April 20, 2023
Author: CEN
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Mark Pischea of Conservative Energy Network noted, “you can embrace clean energy without comprising your conservative principles … This is an area that is ripe with opportunity for Republicans and smart Republicans will acknowledge the need to embrace a solution to clean energy and climate.”

Competition, Not Mandates, Will Secure our Energy Future

Date: October 28, 2020April 20, 2023
Author: CEN
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As more consumers demand clean energy, it’s up to markets to respond. However, without policy solutions that advance real competition, and until our state and federal leaders reach consensus to replace our nation’s outdated and costly monopoly utility system, any progress is fleeting—and ratepayers will be stuck with the fallout.

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