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Protecting Consumers by Increasing Competition

What is this? Earlier today, the Conservative Energy Network joined the Energy Choice Coalition, Heritage Action for America, Conservative Coalition for Climate Solutions, and R-Street Institute, among others, in signing onto a letter urging congressional leaders to “undertake a detailed and objective study of the cost of electricity in the United States.” This independent study would examine whether the current electricity […]

The Truth on Energy Infrastructure: Regulatory Reform as Important as Cash

Date: May 19, 2021April 20, 2023
Author: Landon Stevens
Blog Infrastructure News Opinionsopinion Policy

Last week President Biden unveiled his hefty new infrastructure proposal labeled the “American Jobs Plan” with a price tag of over $2.2 trillion dollars. The usual suspects found in any infrastructure bill are there: roads, bridges, ports, and transit systems. Beyond those, the President also aims to tackle drinking water, broadband, and supply chains. At […]

What ‘All of the Above’ Really Means

Date: March 8, 2021April 20, 2023
Author: Landon Stevens
News Opinionsopinion

By Landon Stevens Last month dozens of people died and millions were left in the dark as historic winter storm Uri hit Texas and the Southern United States. Immediately upon hearing of blackouts sweeping across large swaths of Texas, vocal proponents on both sides of the all-too-politicized energy debate took to social media to point […]

For Republicans, A Chance to Lead on Clean Energy

Date: February 5, 2021April 20, 2023
Author: Mark Pischea
Blog Clean Energy News Homepage NewsClean Energy News Mark Pischea opinion

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, […]

Competition, Not Mandates, Will Secure our Energy Future

Date: October 28, 2020April 20, 2023
Author: CEN
Blog CEN Statements News Opinionsopinion

As more consumers demand clean energy, it’s up to markets to respond. However, without policy solutions that advance real competition, and until our state and federal leaders reach consensus to replace our nation’s outdated and costly monopoly utility system, any progress is fleeting—and ratepayers will be stuck with the fallout.

Letter to the Editor: Some Good News On Offer: Solar Powering Our Future

Date: April 23, 2020April 21, 2023
Author: CEN
Blog CEN Statements Opinions State Team Featuresopinion Solar

At the center of powering Ohio’s economic future and job creation will be the continued deployment of renewable energy technologies. Among the uncertainty of today, there is a ray of good news: the Ohio Power Siting Board – the state agency in charge of utility energy projects – has approved yet another significant solar project for Brown and Clermont Counties.

Viewpoint: Now More Than Ever, Energy Security Matters

Date: April 23, 2020April 21, 2023
Author: CEN
News Opinionsenergy security opinion

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.

Opinion: The power of collaboration leads to good energy policy

Date: March 23, 2020April 21, 2023
Author: CEN
News Opinionsopinion

As we collectively adjust to a new normal amid the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s important to also celebrate good news in Iowa. As a member of the Iowa Conservative Energy Forum, I’d like to congratulate all the stakeholders that met over the past year to find a compromise on solar energy policy that works for all Iowans. Senate File 583 was recently signed into law by Governor Reynolds after passing unanimously in both the state House and Senate. This important legislation provides consistency, reliability and the opportunity for solar energy to continue to grow in Iowa.

Commentary: For retired wind turbines, we can find alternatives to landfills

Date: February 24, 2020April 21, 2023
Author: CEN
News Opinionsopinion State Team Feature

Many have probably now seen the picture, shared widely on social media, of wind turbine blades being buried in a landfill in Wyoming. The picture highlights a legitimate challenge to wind energy, especially as costs continue to fall and deployment of wind increases across the country. Importantly those challenges, one of them highlighted here, are not a reason to walk away from the table.

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

Date: February 22, 2020April 21, 2023
Author: CEN
Blog Clean Energy News Opinions State Team FeaturesClean Energy News Colorado opinion

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.

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