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.

Fact Checking the Atlantic Offshore Lease Decision

The Maritime Executive noted the Consumer Energy Alliance fact check on the Department of Interior's decision to prevent access to America's offshore energy resources...
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Florida Lawmaker Fending Off Calls for Oil and Gas Drilling

CEA's Kevin Doyle discusses the importance of offshore energy exploration to Florida's continued economic growth. "A strong and growing constituency in Florida supports understanding how...
Columbia South Carolina

South Carolina Emissions Fell 89 Percent as States across the Nation Prove They Don’t...

Columbia, SC. – Given that South Carolina remains one of the nation’s largest energy consumers, the fact that statewide emissions fell by 89 percent since...

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...
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Western Caucus Addresses Green New Deal

CEA's Michael Zehr discussed the consumer impact of the Green New Deal with households across the country requiring over $244 billion just to replace...
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CEA Issues Statement on Denial of Pending Seismic Applications

North American Clean Energy covered CEA's statement on denial of permits to conduct needed scientific discovery off the Atlantic. BOEM cited potential environmental risks to marine...
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Southeast Braces for Wild Ride as Energy Priorities Take Shape

CEA Vice President Michael Whatley was recently featured in E&E following his presentation at the Southern States Energy Board. The greater Southeast has transitioned to...

Virginia Wind Energy Sale Receives a Gust of Support

Energy Consumer Advocate Urges Similar Steps for Oil and Natural Gas Exploration Houston, TX - Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA) is pleased with the Department of the Interior’s announcement...

Governor-elect McDonnell to Salazar: Move Forward With VA Energy Leases “Immediately”

Fredericksburg, Va. – December 29, 2009   How important is offshore energy exploration to the economic future of Virginia? So important that the state’s incoming...
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Almost $14 Billion in Ready Investment to Fuel Post-COVID Economic Recovery at Risk, Report...

WASHINGTON, D.C.  – Delays, obstruction or cancellation of pipeline infrastructure projects are threatening at least $13.6 billion in economic activity, over 66,000 jobs and...