Ed Rivet

Michigan Conservative Energy Forum Executive Director

Ed has 35+ years of experience in Michigan policy making, including 30 years as the chief pro-life lobbyist/strategist. He has written dozens of sections of Michigan law on the books today. He holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree in public administration from Michigan State University. He’s been involved in political campaigns for over four decades, managed record-setting statewide petition drives and has extensive media experience, including live appearances on Good Morning American and CNN and hosting a daily current-events local radio program.

Ed walks the walk when it comes to advanced energy. He has a geothermal system and solar panels at his home and drives a hybrid electric vehicle. A lifelong Michigander, his views on stewarding our natural resources have been shaped by life experiences as an Eagle Scout and Scoutmaster, hunter and canoeing and fly fishing the AuSable River his entire life.