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Conservative Energy Network and CRES Lead National Conservative Delegation to Capitol Hill Amid Shifting Energy Landscape

May 6, 2025 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Conservative Energy Network (CEN) and Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) are convening nearly 40 clean energy advocates, business leaders, and state officials from 18 states for the seventh annual fly-in event co-hosted by CEN and CRES. Participants will meet with nearly 60 Congressional offices to make […]

Hitting Back at Russia – An Energy Perspective

Date: March 10, 2022March 15, 2024
Author: Scott Coenen
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Energy and foreign policy are inextricably linked. As Russian tanks cross borders in Eastern Europe it’s worth examining how energy is influencing events and considering the opportunities we have as Americans to strengthen our global position. First, it’s important to remember that energy requires infrastructure, and infrastructure is notoriously slow to build. Fast changes in […]

CEN Statement on United States Ban of Russian Oil

Date: March 8, 2022March 15, 2024
Author: CEN
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CEN CONTACT: Tyler Duvelius – tduvelius@conservativeenergynetwork.org The following statement can be attributed to Tyler Duvelius, director of external affairs, Conservative Energy Network: “CEN believes energy security is national security. That is why, in response to Russian aggression, we support President Biden’s decision to ban Russian oil and gas imports—following nearly a week […]

CEN to Fox Business: US Energy Dependence Threatens National Security

Date: March 3, 2022March 15, 2024
Author: Tyler Duvelius
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Read the full article here. A Deeper Dive: The world is seeing the geopolitical importance of energy policy play out in real time and, unfortunately, with devastating consequences. The exportation of Russian oil and natural gas is funding Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. The U.S. must edge Russia out of the global energy market by taking […]

Commentary: For Hard-Hit Renewable Sector, Conversations in Congress show an Encouraging Trend

Date: April 23, 2020March 23, 2024
Author: CEN
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It is encouraging to see conservatives leading discussions on these proposed plans, but we must act now to help revitalize and modernize America’s aging infrastructure and energy grids. Together, these proposed stimulus plans can help businesses turn the lights back on and get the country back to work for a brighter economic and energy future.

Viewpoint: Now More Than Ever, Energy Security Matters

Date: April 23, 2020March 23, 2024
Author: CEN
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As we all react to this new normal and question how we could have prepared better, it’s past time to consider that much like the warnings of epidemiologists about a potential pandemic that went unheeded, energy experts have been raising red flags about the vulnerability of our nation’s electricity system for years.

To effectively meet this challenge and prepare for future crises, we must invest in a more adaptable grid solution, one that emphasizes a diversified energy portfolio of baseload and renewable sources and is structured around a more flexible workforce.

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