CEA Southeast

The southeast is faced with new changes to the regions electricity generation portfolio mandated by federal rules and regulations, roadblocks to increased electricity generation from clean sources of power like nuclear, and opportunities in offshore wind and oil and natural gas exploration.  CEA Southeast wants to ensure the affordability and reliability of electricity and transportation fuels for all energy consumers.

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Florida’s Solar Amendment Is for Real

CEA's Kevin Doyle discusses how all Florida energy consumers may benefit from Amendment 1. Come November, Florida residents will see a new initiative on their ballots,...
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EV Options are Good for Consumers, EPA’s Proposal to Force Unrealistic EV Sales Mandates...

Lack of U.S. critical minerals development means almost total reliance on China for EV parts, creating national security & environmental risks while hurting consumers WASHINGTON...
Offshore energy production in the Gulf of Mexico

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...
Charlotte North Carolina

Stop Stonewalling on Atlantic Pipeline

CEA's Tim Page discusses the importance of critical energy infrastructure, and the lengthy process to ensure construction and modernization takes into account environmental factors...
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Trump Reverses Obstacles to Offshore Energy Development

CEA Board of Director member Brett Vassey talked about the importance of offshore energy development for Virginia. The development of Virginia’s offshore resources could lead...
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FPL, Turkey Point, Not the Boogeyman

Keven Doyle, CEA Florida Executive Director, discusses how nuclear power is an importance part of Florida's clean, carbon-free energy mix. Anti-nuclear-power groups will use any...

Deepwater Horizon, Lease Sale 220 and the Atlantic OCS

Although the full ramifications of the Deepwater Horizon incident in the Gulf of Mexico will not be apparent for years, we can clearly tell...
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Richmond Utilities Director Asks City Council to Reject Proposed Ban on Fracking in City

CEA's James Voyles discussed the proposed Richmond fracking ban with the Richmond Times-Dispatch. The chief of public utilities in Richmond is warning City Council members against...

Consumers to EPA: Be Cautious

Consumer groups caution EPA to not move too fast or risk price spikes. Elected leaders, key consumer groups, businesses, and representatives from organized labor joined with Consumer...

U.S. Rep. Blackburn to address President’s Climate Action Plan, future of affordable power at...

Nashville, TN - The potential impacts of President Obama's Climate Action Plan on the affordability and reliability of power in the Southeast will be...