CEA Rockies

The Rocky Mountain Region boasts not only majestic views, but a vast landscape for energy development across a diverse set of states. This region is home to a plethora of natural coal and mineral seams, sandstone, shale, and tight rock along with enough sun and wind to supply families and businesses with an ample amount of affordable energy now and in the future.

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Rio Blanco County Representatives Advocate for Jordan Cove

One of the region’s representatives, Mesa County (Colorado) Commissioner Rose Pugliese testified: “The Jordan Cove project is a great economic driver for our northwest Colorado...
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Mid-Continent Families Likely To Pay More For Electricity If Access To Energy Is Denied

The average Mid-Continent family currently enjoys some of the lowest electricity costs in the nation. While these low costs are attributable to the region’s...

CERAWeek Update: Natural Gas, Infrastructure Take the Stage

CEA President David Holt participated in a CERAWeek panel focused on challenges to expanding energy infrastructure with representatives from energy managers, environmental and conservation...
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Net Metering Rules Need Update in Wyoming – Lawmakers Reject Bills

Net metering allows solar panel users to be credited for the electricity they add to the grid. Several states continue to look at updating...
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Largest Solar Farm in the U.S. Approved by Trump Administration

The Trump administration gives approval for the United States’ largest solar farm in Nevada. In the wake of adamant support for renewable energy from more...
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Settlement Would Charge Non-solar Customers to Pay for Rooftop Solar Power

Utah’s Rocky Mountain Power customers could end up paying more directly for power generated by their neighbors’ solar panels under the terms of the...
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Offshore U.S. Oil and Gas Is Critical to Lowering Energy Prices

CEA President Holt examines the history of offshore leasing for energy exploration and production and how freezing federal lease sales leads to higher gas...
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Gas Prices to Rise in 2022 Amid Soaring Demand, Omicron Spread

Michael Zehr, CEA's federal policy advisor recently sat down with Cheddar News to talk about soaring gas prices and the pain consumers will be...
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Hidden Regulation Costing Wyoming and America’s Consumers Billions

David Holt, Consumer Energy Alliance President explains how the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA) is costing consumers billions of dollars. "These outdated requirements are...
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Colorado Must Avoid Germany’s Disastrous Energy Mistakes

The Wall Street Journal dubbed Germany's “energywiende” energy transition from traditional to renewable energy sources “the world’s dumbest energy policy.” CEA's Emily Haggstrom underlines...