With the 2026 general election coming into focus, August primaries across the country helped set the stage for November, including in several states in the CEN network. From open governor’s races to closely divided legislatures and a significant number of open seats, this year’s elections could reshape the political landscape in a number of states […]
The Conservative Energy Network (CEN), together with Conservative Texans for Energy Innovation (CTEI), has filed an amicus curiae brief in the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon in support of the plaintiffs in Renewable Northwest et al. v. U.S. Department of Defense. The brief addresses the Department of Defense’s current suspension of reviews for […]
June 9, 2026 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Conservative Energy Network (CEN) and Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) are convening conservative energy advocates, business leaders, and state energy policy experts from across the country for their annual Capitol Hill fly-in focused on strengthening American energy security, modernizing the electric grid, and ensuring the […]
May 26, 2026 – LANSING, Mich. – A new national survey released today by the Conservative Energy Network (CEN) and conducted by Cygnal finds that Americans are increasingly concerned about rising energy costs and are ready to support practical, market-oriented solutions to lower electricity costs, modernize the grid, and expand domestic energy production. The survey […]
The global race to lead in artificial intelligence is often framed as a battle over chips, algorithms, and computing power. But behind every data center and advanced processor sits something far more fundamental: electricity. Artificial intelligence requires enormous amounts of electricity. Data centers that support AI applications must run continuously, consuming electricity at levels that […]
February 26, 2026 – LANSING, Mich. – The Conservative Energy Network celebrates the recent announcement of a historic $26.5 billion loan from the Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Dominance Financing. The largest loan in the Department’s history will deliver over $7 billion in savings to Georgia and Alabama ratepayers by investing in 5 GW […]
America can only lead the world if America can build. Recently, the House Natural Resources Committee addressed the primary obstacle standing in the way: a broken approval process that keeps ready projects from ever breaking ground. The committee took up the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act in recognition that America’s outdated permitting […]
By: John Szoka, Conservative Energy Network & Christina Hayes, Grid Action On October 6th, President Trump looked across the Resolute Desk and called America’s grid “old and tired”. He was right. The machine that powers our economy, the network that lights homes, keeps factories running, and secures our defenses, is showing its age. It’s no […]
Energy advocates from across the country meet with Congress to push for common-sense reforms that strengthen America’s power grid November 5, 2025 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – Conservative energy leaders from across the country are gathering on Capitol Hill today to advocate for transmission and permitting reform that will strengthen America’s electric grid, enhance reliability, and […]
In this episode, we invite Lillian Floutsis, Indiana Senior Field Representative, to hear firsthand how local communities are advancing clean energy and protecting property rights across the Hoosier State. From grassroots engagement to policy wins, Lillian shares what it takes to build trust, drive collaboration, and empower communities to shape Indiana’s energy future. Links & […]