Consumer Energy Alliance Supports Expanded Domestic Nuclear Power to Create Jobs and Increase National Energy Security
HOUSTON – October 28, 2009 Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA) announced its support for a comprehensive set of policy initiatives proposed by the nuclear energy industry that aim to ensure the necessary expansion of nuclear energy and provide affordable energy to consumers. In particular, CEA actively supports policies important to the nuclear energy industry, especially as […]
Consumer Energy Alliance Supports Expanded Domestic Nuclear Power to Create Jobs and Increase National Energy Security
HOUSTON — October 28, 2009 Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA) announced its support for a comprehensive set of policy initiatives proposed by the nuclear energy industry that aim to ensure the necessary expansion of nuclear energy and provide affordable energy to consumers. In particular, CEA actively supports policies important to the nuclear energy industry, especially as […]
David Holt: Where Is The ‘Energy’ In Kerry-Boxer?
The following op-ed from David Holt, President of Consumer Energy Alliance, appeared on the National Journal website here, in response to the discussion question “The Nitty-Gritty: What Will Hearings Offer?” October 28, 2009 It seems much of the discussion around this bill, and even the analysis of its impact, ignores the issue of where we […]
CEA November 2009 Newsletter
CEA Newsletter Issue 32 Message from CEA President David Holt As we prepare for the upcoming winter season and the excitement of celebrating holidays with family and friends, increased heating bills and energy concerns are also on the minds of many Americans. The higher energy costs associated with cooler temperatures highlight the need for a […]
Bipartisan House Letter Urges Caution on Sweeping New Ocean Restrictions
CEA applauds lawmakers for taking a stand in defense and support of offshore energy exploration WASHINGTON – Imposing a new, potentially sweeping federal oceans program that restricts the responsible energy development offshore would raise energy prices on consumers and expand our already dangerous dependence on foreign energy — that was the message delivered to […]
Lawmakers voice concern over Ocean Policy Task Force
Word seems to be getting out about President Obama’s Ocean Policy Task Force and the need for all groups that use the oceans to be included in the discussion. Some 69 members of the House of Representatives have sent a letter to the task force, expressing concern that it could set in place new policies […]
David Holt: Greater Use Of Nuclear Necessary
The following op-ed from David Holt, President of Consumer Energy Alliance, appeared on the National Journal website here, in response to the discussion question “Does nuclear fit the bill?” October 23, 2009 It is indeed encouraging to see Congress turning more attention towards nuclear energy as a source of affordable domestic energy. Greater use of […]
What do toys from China have to do with oil imported from the Middle East?
It’s been estimated that as much as one quarter of carbon dioxide emissions in China results from the production of goods that are exported, largely to the United States and Europe. It’s part of a phenomenon known as carbon leakage, in which reduced emissions in one country result in higher emissions elsewhere, and quite possibly […]
Dial It Up: CEA On Air in Tenn. Explaining Real Consequences of LCFS
New statewide radio campaign seeks to educate Tennesseans on perils of a nationwide Low-Carbon Fuel Standard WASHINGTON – October 19, 2009 Efforts to add a Low-Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) to the Senate cap-and-trade bill would weaken America’s national security and divert secure, North American energy resources to China – a message hundreds of thousands of […]
CEA to EPW: Addition of LCFS to Climate Bill Would “Erode” U.S. Security
As Senate cap-and-trade proponents shift message campaign to focus on “national security,” CEA reminds lawmakers that a Low-Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) would make America less secure HOUSTON – With the introduction last week of climate legislation in the Senate, and confirmation this week that hearings on the bill will commence later this month, Consumer Energy […]