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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High Energy Prices to Increase Costs for America’s Commercial and Industrial Companies by $41...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – America’s businesses and manufacturers can expect to pay at least $41.4 billion more for business-related energy costs in 2022, according to...
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Can U.S. Phase Out Natural Gas? Lessons From the Southeast

Even with the Biden administration’s call for the power sector to decarbonize, many Southeastern utilities plan to add large amounts of natural gas to...
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Federal Leasing Review Short on Answers for High Energy Prices

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA), the leading U.S. energy and environmental advocate for families and businesses, issued the following statement in response to the Department...
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World’s Dirtiest Cities List Raises Issue: Why Don’t Politicians Call Out China?

A new tally of global cities’ emissions finds that the top 25 are responsible for 52% of the planet’s urban greenhouse gas emissions. Twenty-three of...
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Interior Announces First Oil Drilling Sales of the Biden Era

Michael Zehr, CEA's Federal Policy Advisor, commented on the announcement of the first offshore lease sales and their impact on American energy production. “While we...
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Study Shows How Expensive a Natural Gas Ban in Virginia Could Be

As local governments discuss ways to eliminate consumer choice by banning natural gas, CEA's latest report, "The Hidden Costs of a Virginia Natural Gas...
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Opinion: Misguided Ordinance Will Hurt Memphians, Create More Problems

Brydon Ross looks at the consequences of an ordinance being considered by the Memphis City Council that could harm economic development by making it...
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Governor Ivey and Alabama Legislature Applauded for Protecting Access to Affordable, Reliable Energy

Montgomery, AL – Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA), the leading energy and environmental advocate for families and businesses, applauds Governor Kay Ivey for signing HB 446, bipartisan...

U.S. Climate Summit Provides Opportunity to Highlight American Leadership in Reducing Emissions, Leading Consumer...

Washington DC – Following the Biden Administration’s release of new national commitments to emissions reductions as part of the U.S.-hosted international Climate Summit, Consumer...
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Green New Deal Would Cost American Consumers More Than $258 Billion – in JUST...

The “Green New Deal” is not such a good deal for American energy consumers. Designed to completely replace America’s use of abundant and affordable...