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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Everyone Benefits From Independence Energy Connection

CEA Mid-Atlantic Executive Director Mike Butler discusses how families are impacted by high energy costs as a result of a lack of energy infrastructure. These...
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We Need All Available Resources to Meet Our Energy Needs

CEA Mid-Atlantic Executive Director Mike Butler discusses the impact energy has on employment and economic development in Pennsylvania and the effect lower energy prices...
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Mid-Atlantic States Pay $233 More Than U.S. Average For Electricity, Still Reject Pipelines That...

The Mid-Atlantic region, comprised of Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia and Washington, D.C., spend nearly $233 more on electricity...
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KDKA Morning News – The Future of Energy in Western Pennsylvania

CEA's David Holt was interviews by Larry Richert and John Shumway about the future of energy in Western Pennsylvania and the impact energy development...
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Poll Finds Northeasterners Strongly Support Expanding Pipelines and Related Energy Infrastructure to Ensure Stable,...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – An overwhelming majority of voters in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and New York support energy delivery of transportation fuels and the...
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The Shell Cracker Plant Is a Win-win Project

Mike Butler, CEA Mid-Atlantic Executive Director talked about the economic importance of the Shell cracker plant being built in Beaver County. Not only will it...
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Let Offshore Oil, Natural Gas Boost Families, Businesses

CEA Mid-Atlantic Executive Director Mike Butler discusses the opportunities offshore energy exploration will create for families and businesses across the region. With customers in Maryland...
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Mariner East Project Coming at Good Time

CEA's Mike Butler discussed the consumer impact of the Mariner East pipeline. It’s fair to say that in today’s intense political climate, taking a stand...
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Pipeline Permit Is Step in Right Direction

CEA's Mike Butler highlights the consumer benefits tied to pipeline construction in Pennsylvania. The Mariner East 2 pipeline couldn’t have come at a better time....
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Western Maryland Needs Fracking

CEA's Mike Butler recently penned an op-ed for the Baltimore Sun discussing the consumer benefits of fracking in Western Maryland. Garrett and Allegany counties in...