CEN Welcomes New Administration, Calls for American Energy Leadership

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 to advance innovation, consumer choice, and free-market solutions.

“Energy security is national security,” said John Szoka, CEO of CEN. “To maintain our global competitive edge, the United States must lead in expanding all available energy resources, including advanced clean energy technologies. A diverse, reliable energy portfolio will strengthen our economy, create jobs, and protect American consumers from unnecessary cost burdens.”

CEN urges the administration to prioritize policies that achieve true American energy independence by leveraging market-driven competition, cutting unnecessary government overregulation, and streamlining permitting processes. Investing in modern energy infrastructure, including a more secure and resilient power grid, is essential to ensuring long-term reliability and economic prosperity.

“The key to energy independence and affordability lies in unleashing American innovation and investment,” Szoka added. “By embracing free-market principles and reducing regulatory barriers, we can create American jobs, lower energy costs, and strengthen our power grid for the future.”

CEN and its state teams will continue to advocate for policies that put American consumers and businesses first, ensuring they have access to affordable, reliable, and innovative energy solutions.

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Conservative Energy Network (CEN) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit coalition of state-based conservative clean energy organizations advancing policy solutions that emphasize market competition, consumer choice, and innovation. Learn more at www.conservativeenergynetwork.org.