CEA Mid-Atlantic

As a resurgent manufacturing hub and new energy producing region, the Mid-Atlantic is a key chapter for CEA. We work to get consumers, manufacturing interests, labor, and small businesses engaged in the ever-growing discussion on energy in states like Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia and Virginia.

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Gov. Cuomo, Approve This Pipeline

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and his administration's decision to block the Williams pipeline is resulting in adverse impacts on New York families, businesses,...
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Natural Gas Cutoffs Stifle Business Upstarts and New Housing in New York

New York state's denial of the Williams Cos. pipeline permit is already hurting families, small businesses and stifling development throughout the state, as many...
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The Lights Are Going Out in New York City

Last week, entire sections of New York City were plagued by a black-out. Broadway musicals held shows in the street, restaurant go-ers ate by...
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CEA Pennsylvania on It’s Your Turn

Mike Butler, State Director for Consumer Energy Alliance Pennsylvania, shares some tips on staying cool and keeping your electric bill down during the current...
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Gov. Murphy’s Energy Master Plan’s Impact on County

CEA Mid-Atlantic Director, Mike Butler, discusses why Governor Murphy's Energy Master Plan will have a dramatic and negative impact on New Jersey residents. Over half...
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Adelphia Pipeline Key to Reducing Energy Costs in Eastern Pa.

With demand for natural gas continuing to increase in eastern Pennsylvania, CEA's Mike Butler expresses why it is vital lawmakers continue pipeline projects like...
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Support Efforts to Strengthen Local Energy Production

CEA's Mike Butler explains why plans from Mayor Bill Peduto's call to divest from fossil fuels actually means disinvestment in our workers, communities, and...
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Consumer Group Expresses Concern for Bad Policies that Harm Families, Businesses

Trenton, NJ – Today, on the steps of the statehouse, elected officials joined activist groups for a rally that called for halting the use...
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Gov. Wolf’s Severance Tax Would Be A Job Killer

CEA's Mike Butler addresses why Gov. Wolf's proposed severance tax on natural gas extraction would be a job killer in Pennsylvania. Instead of enacting more...
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Environmental Groups Err On Legal Actions, Hurts Community

CEA's Mid-Atlantic Director talks detrimental impact of extremist anti-energy group activities on communities with proposed and much-needed energy projects. A recent story about extremists who...