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CEN Adds External Affairs Director, Senior Communications Manager

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, 2021March 23, 2024
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, […]

New Poll Shows Voters Want Climate and Clean Energy Solutions

Date: October 28, 2020March 23, 2024
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.”

CEN Adds Director of Communications & Digital Strategy, Midwest Communications Manager

Date: April 1, 2020March 23, 2024
Author: CEN
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Conservative Energy Network Continues to Expand National Team The Conservative Energy Network (CEN), a coalition of 21 state-based conservative clean energy and energy efficiency organizations, today announced two new hires: Tom McLaughlin, director of communications and digital strategy, and Joanna Lewis, Midwest communications manager. While these positions are new to the organization, McLaughlin and Lewis […]

Conservative Energy Network Expands with New Director of Policy and Advocacy

Date: March 25, 2020March 15, 2024
Author: CEN
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“As a Network, we’ve rapidly expanded over the past few years, along with the need for market-driven state-level clean energy policy,” said Mark Pischea, CEO and president of CEN. “We provide conservative clean energy thought leadership across the country, but most importantly we serve as a resource for our state teams as they work alongside policymakers and stakeholders in their state capitols. Landon Stevens has the conservative political and energy policy credentials necessary to help our state teams’ efforts to advance conservative energy solutions across the nation.”

Tesla, Michigan, and Conservative Clean Energy

Date: March 1, 2020March 23, 2024
Author: CEN
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Electric automaker Tesla settled a lawsuit with the state that will allow sales and service in Michigan.

Applauding the move is the Michigan Conservative Energy Forum. Kevin Essebaggers talks with MICEF Executive Director Ed Rivet about the Tesla development, and what it’s like being a conservative group lobbying for renewable energy solutions.

Energy Prices and Adjustment Tools Debated in Interim Senate and Business Finance Hearing in Texas

Date: February 24, 2020March 23, 2024
Author: CEN
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In early February, the Senate Business and Finance Committee convened to discuss interim charges on energy tasked by Lt. Governor Dan Patrick.

Texas is an energy-only market — wherein energy producers are paid only after they provide power.

Colorado College poll: Western voters find common ground on environment as priority

Date: February 22, 2020March 23, 2024
Author: CEN
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Many Republicans in Western states believe in conservation, in part, because they are hunters and anglers, said Greg Brophy, Colorado director for The Western Way, a right-leaning conservation group. His assertion is backed up by the recent poll, which found 69% of voters across all eight states identify as conservationists.

The controversial Indiana ‘coal bailout’ bill could raise your rates. Here’s what you should know.

Date: February 3, 2020March 23, 2024
Author: CEN
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Monday is a pivotal day for legislation that could extend the life of coal-powered electricity in Indiana, a measure supporters say would briefly pause a transition to cleaner energy sources but that critics argue is bad for the environment and energy markets.

Survey Release: Voters Overwhelmingly Support Clean Energy Policy Across Party Lines

Date: December 19, 2019March 6, 2025
Author: CEN
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The Conservative Energy Network (CEN) today released the results of their fourth annual National Clean Energy Survey. Findings from the survey suggests that clean energy policy is an important issue to a strong majority of voters and will be crucial to the success of candidates in swing districts and states in the 2020 election.

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