South Carolina

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Offshore Drilling Debate Reaches South Carolina’s Capitol

Tim Page, CEA Southeast Executive Director, testified on the importance of ensuring American energy production to secure our energy independence and provide more jobs...
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Atlantic Offshore Energy: What’s at Stake for South Carolina?

The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) is currently considering the inclusion of the Atlantic in the 2019-2024 offshore energy leasing program. Offshore Atlantic...
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From Wind Projects to Pipelines: Energy Policymakers Play Games With Funds

David Holt, Consumer Energy Alliance President, talked about the unnecessary politicization of energy policy which has stalled development of projects like Cape Wind, an...
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Tell Washington to Expand Access to American Energy!

Good news! Washington and the new administration are continuing to address government overreach and looking to expand access to American offshore energy - And they...
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Wallets Stretched Thin As Bitter Cold Sends S.C. Electric Bills Soaring

The recent cold snap has sent energy bills soaring, busting family budgets across the country.  CEA's David Holt discussed this recently with The Post and...
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Consumer Group Urges Southeast Policymakers to Support Access to Energy and Infrastructure Development

January 5, 2018 --- Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA) President David Holt today urged Southeast policymakers to take immediate action to support working families, seniors...
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Nothing Off Limits Offshore in Trump Administration OCS Drilling Plan, but Protracted Fight Expected

CEA's David Holt commented on the Trump administration's proposed five year plan for American energy production - one of the most comprehensive plans for...
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Balance Key in Addressing Energy Grid, Household Cost Concerns

With an arctic chill gripping a substantial portion of the country, consumers will be facing higher energy bills from New England to the Mid-Atlantic. ...
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Consumer Energy Alliance Applauds Interior Department’s Proposal to Expand Access to American Energy

WASHINGTON, D.C. – January 4, 2018 – Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA), a national advocate for energy consumers, released the following statement after the Department...
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Atlantic Energy Could Bring More Revenue to S.C.

CEA's Michael Whatley discussed the importance of offshore energy exploration recently at a forum in South Carolina. Environmentally responsible development of these vital American energy...