Tag: Clean Energy News

A quest for ‘green liberty’: How America’s eco-republicans are trying to reclaim the right

Date:
Author: CEN
Clean Energy News Homepage News Opinions

By Devin Hartman Originally published in Corporate Knights | January 25, 2024 Corporate Knights reached out to conservatives in Canada, the U.S. and the U.K. who are hoping to steer their parties toward a more sustainable future. We asked all three the same question: what is your prescription for green conservatives? Read our introduction here. Political movements are […]

Continue Reading

Virginia’s Energy Renaissance: Transforming Coal Lands into a Renewable Future

Date:
Author: Connor Marley
Blog Clean Energy News Homepage News

On November 1st, Governor Glenn Youngkin announced a monumental step towards diversifying the energy market in Virginia and reinvigorating the economy in the towns and areas devastated by the closures of coal plants in the southwest region. Youngkin announced that a new development agreement will establish a framework for public and private sectors to transform […]

Continue Reading

Statement from Conservative Energy Network on Announcement of Regional Clean Energy Hydrogen Hubs

Date:
Author: CEN
Blog CEN Statements Clean Energy News Homepage News

CEN CONTACT: Joanna Lewis – jlewis@conservativeenergynetwork.org October 19, 2023 – Lansing, Mich. – Last Friday the Department of Energy announced $7 billion to launch seven regional clean hydrogen hubs. The following statement can be attributed to John Szoka, CEO of the Conservative Energy Network (CEN). “CEN state teams across the country worked diligently to build […]

Continue Reading

Conservative Energy Network Announces Promotions and Hirings

Date:
Author: CEN
Blog CEN Statements Clean Energy News News

New Positions Include Vice President, Policy Manager, Midwest Regional Deputy Director, and Senior Campaigns Manager CEN Contact: Joanna Lewis –  jlewis@conservativeenergynetwork.org October 18, 2023 – LANSING, Mich. – The Conservative Energy Network (CEN), a coalition of 24 state-based conservative clean energy organizations, today announced the hiring of Connor Marley and the promotions of Larry Ward, […]

Continue Reading

Commentary: Offshore wind is a win for North Carolina

Date:
Author: John Szoka
Blog CEN Statements Clean Energy News Homepage News

Originally Published in Energy News Network Landing an automobile manufacturing plant is a major win for a state, both economically and politically. In March 2023 VinFast announced that it would invest $4 billion to build a new automotive manufacturing plant in North Carolina that would create over 7,500 jobs. This was widely celebrated by politicians […]

Continue Reading

CEN Applauds State Proclamations Recognizing September 25-29, 2023 as Clean Energy Week

Date:
Author: CEN
Blog CEN Statements Clean Energy News Homepage News

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECEN CONTACT: Joanna Lewis, jlewis@conservativeenergynetwork.org September 25, 2023 – LANSING, Mich. – The Conservative Energy Network (CEN) applauds the 34 governors who have signed proclamations recognizing September 25-29, 2023 as Clean Energy Week in their states. The proclamations were issued in cooperation with National Clean Energy Week (NCEW), an annual initiative, founded by […]

Continue Reading

Ensuring Energy Reliability in the Transition to Clean Energy | Part 2

Date:
Author: CEN
Blog CEN Statements Clean Energy News Homepage

Read Part 1 Energy reliability is a pivotal factor in maintaining the essential functions of our society. Recent events shed light on the susceptibility of isolated energy systems. The lack of grid interconnection parallels the reliability challenges faced by energy models like Community Choice Aggregators and reveals the necessity of bolstering interconnection to ensure energy […]

Continue Reading

Using Community Solar To Protect Energy Freedom

Date:
Author: John Szoka
Blog CEN Statements Clean Energy News Homepage News

Originally Published in Real Clear Energy Whether it’s record heat advisories across the Midwest, threat of blackouts in Texas, or unprecedented tornadoes and tropical storms, consumers’ ability to rely on their respective state grids has been seriously tested. And has often failed in recent months. Thankfully, solutions are already cropping up across the country. More states are witnessing a diversified energy portfolio […]

Continue Reading

Opinion: Conservatism and clean energy go together. Leaders are showing how in Iowa.

Date:
Author: John Szoka
Blog CEN Statements Clean Energy News Homepage News

John Szoka and Nick Boeyink First published in the Des Moines Register August 18 As the 2024 presidential election draws near, the Iowa State Fair takes center stage as a political hotspot, attracting prominent conservative leaders and presidential hopefuls from across the nation. This year, the Conservative Energy Network, or CEN, a nonprofit coalition of […]

Continue Reading

Conservative Conclave XIV Draws State and National Leaders to Des Moines to Discuss Clean Energy

Date:
Author: Joanna Lewis
CEN Statements Clean Energy News Homepage News

Conservative leaders representing 24 states gather to advance the conservative clean energy movement August 14, 2023 — DES MOINES, Iowa — The Conservative Energy Network (CEN), a coalition of 24 state-based conservative clean energy organizations, today announced the beginning of Conservative Conclave XIV. This annual gathering of network members, technical experts, industry representatives, and policymakers is hosted this year by CEN […]

Continue Reading
70 records