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.

Oil and Gas Refinery Workers

Those Looking for Energy Solutions Should be Applauded, Not Protested

CEA's Chris Ventura expresses disappointment with protestors outside of the West Virginia Manufacturers Association’s recent Marcellus and Manufacturing Development Conference in Morgantown. It’s easy to...
Person at Gas Station

The Future of Gas Prices in PA

Mike Butler, the Mid-Atlantic Director for the Consumer Energy Alliance, joined Rick Dayton to talk about 3 different factors that have impacted gas prices...
Construction worker and backhoe

Ripple Effects of Targeting a Single Industry Hit the Entire Economy

With the stroke of a pen, thousands of union construction jobs modernizing our nation's energy transmission system were eliminated.  CEA's David Holt looks at...
Rochester New York

Rational, Balanced Energy Policy Needed in Upstate New York to Protect Families and Small...

A new study issued by the Brattle Group sheds some light on the New York Public Service Commission’s (PSC) Clean Energy Standard and suggests...
Mother and Son Cooking

PA Bill Seeks to Block Towns From Banning Natural Gas Connections

CEA Mid-Atlantic's Mike Butler testified in support of legislation protecting consumer choice in Pennsylvania, ensuring that families and businesses have access to affordable and...
Man clearing snow with a snow blower

PennEast Pipeline Would Have Reduced Consumer Bills in Cold Winters

CEA Mid-Atlantic Director, Mike Butler, explains that missing out on PennEast's pipelines cost consumers billions in energy bills in the 2013-2014 and 2017-2018 winters. "Pennsylvania...
Man adjusting the temperature on the thermostat of his house

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...

One single industry: Many ways to create jobs (a recap)

This past Monday marked yet another downbeat Labor Day, with too many people who ought to have been taking a break from work, lacking...
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How Maryland Consumers Benefit from the Independence Energy Connection

CEA's Mike Butler explains why families in Maryland pay $181.55 more for electricity annually than the national average. These higher costs hit families and...
Monthly natural gas heating bill

It’s Time to Fight Back Against Anti-Development Threat

CEA's Jack Belcher discusses the savings families have seen as a result of American energy development. We’re well aware of the many successes that America’s...