It is with great sadness that the Conservative Energy Network announces the death of Mark Pischea, founder and president of CEN.
Mark will be dearly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and many friends that Mark leaves behind.
Did you know? Wind and solar costs have fallen 47% and 71% respectively over the last decade, making them the most affordable new electricity sources in the majority of the U.S.
#CleanIsRight
We have exciting news! Meet John Szoka: “I am proud of the work I did to advance clean energy in North Carolina during my time as a State Representative and I am thrilled to be able to continue advocating for conservative energy solutions as CEO of CEN,”
Today we are wishing a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Mark Fleming! President of Conservatives for Clean Energy, Mark is a force for clean energy in the south east and has spent almost a decade working on the cause. We are thankful for all that you do!!
#HBDFromCEN
Women are innovators, creators, do-ers and dreamers, making invaluable contributions to our energy history and future. The women in our network are doing incredible work to advance smart, market-led, clean energy policy and we are proud to celebrate them.
A very HAPPY BIRTHDAY to our dedicated partner and advisor to the South Carolina Conservatives for Clean Energy, Luke Byars. Thank you for all that you do!
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Join
@posGlen
, Partner at
@POStrategies
and CEN President and CEO
@Mpischea
this week for a webinar!
We'll break down the LATEST clean energy polling results from CEN and what they mean for conservative energy policy.
#CENenergypoll21
Clean energy development is on the minds of many conservatives.
An overwhelming majority support increasing clean energy development, see what else they support at:
#CleanIsRight
Today marks 5 years since the formation of the Conservative Energy Network! Since then, we’ve expanded to 21 States with 11
@LLCoalition
chapters and over 65 team members! Learn more about us at:
#CENCelebrates
We applaud the formation of the Conservative Climate Caucus! See the statement below from CEN Pres & CEO
@mpischea
. Stay up to date on the latest by following
@climate_caucus
#CleanIsRight
“By vetoing this anti-net metering bill today, Governor DeSantis protected Floridians’ rights to energy freedom and ensured solar energy remains a strong economic force and job creator in the Sunshine State."
@CCE_Florida
#CleanIsRight
Read more at:
We are wishing a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY to
@JacksonGKeith
! Jackson serves as the director of the ever-growing Land & Liberty Coalition®. We are thankful for your leadership!
#HBDFromCEN
@LLCoalition
Please join us in welcoming our new team member
@MorganSStanchak
! We are thrilled to have Morgan join the team as the CEN Special Projects Manager. View the full press release at:
ICYMI: CEN Director of External Affairs,
@TylerDuvelius
spoke at the
@RunGenZ
conference happening now in Iowa! It’s great to help inspire and educate the next generation of elected officials.
CEN wishes a big HAPPY BIRTHDAY to our own Director of External Affairs and former
@OhioCEF
Executive Director
@TylerDuvelius
! Thank you for all that you do!
#CleanisRight
According
@AWEA
, large corporations and other non-utility buyers procured over 2,400 megawatts of wind power in 2017 alone. 2018 is shaping up to be another record year!
#AmericanWindWeek
Today we are wishing CEN Director of External Affairs, Tyler Duvelius a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY! We are thankful for all that you do. Take a listen to the CEN podcast episode featuring Tyler:
#HBDFromCEN
Today we are wishing Nathan Dull, our wonderful Minnesota
@LLCoalition
Field Representative a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Thank you for all that you do!!
#HBDfromCEN
Today we are wishing, Jessica Maldonado a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Jessica serves as an advisor to CEN & the
@LLCoalition
as well as as the vice-president of public affairs at
@PolicyWorksIA
. We are thankful for all that you do!!
#HBDfromCEN
Another incredible woman fighting for our clean energy future is Congresswoman
@RepMariaSalazar
who is a member of the
@climate_caucus
.
Congresswoman Salazar introduced landmark bipartisan climate resilience legislation in last year’s Congress.
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Last week,
@RepJohnCurtis
gave an interview about the recently formed Conservative Climate Caucus. CEN applauds and supports this movement! Keep an eye out for the latest climate caucus news by following
@climate_caucus
#CleanIsRight
We are wishing a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY to
@JacksonGKeith
! Former director of the ever-growing
@LLCoalition
, Jackson now serves as a consultant to CEN and executive director of
@CCEF4Energy
. We are thankful for your leadership!
#HBDFromCEN
Today marks 6 years since the founding of the Conservative Energy Network! Spread across 24 states, with over 80 network members, CEN is forging a clean energy future rooted in conservative principles. Learn more at:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to our wonderful
@cnsrvtxns4nrg
State Director,
@MattWelchTx
! In addition to leading our Texas team, Matt is a former conservative political operative and veteran public affairs professional. Join us in wishing Matt a very happy birthday!
#HBDFromCEN
Join us in wishing
@MattMooreSC
a very Happy Birthday! Before becoming a consultant to the Conservatives for Clean Energy South Carolina, Matt was the former chairman of the
@SCGOP
. We’re honored to have him in our network!
Today we are wishing a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Mark Fleming! President of Conservatives for Clean Energy, Mark is a force for clean energy in the Southeast and has spent a decade working on the cause. We are thankful for all that you do!!
#HBDFromCEN
@CCE_NC
Join us in wishing Joanna Lewis, our senior communications manager a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Joanna's talents were first discovered with our
@MI_CEF
team and we are incredibly thankful to have her serving on our national team. Thank you for all that you do!
#HBDFromCEN
Veterans, thank you today and always for your service to this nation.
#DidYouKnow
? The
#CleanEnergy
sector employs
#veterans
at a much higher rate than other industries, with 11% of all wind and solar jobs being held by Vets.
Renewable energy sources like wind are powering our nation's transition to a clean energy economy. Clean energy has helped:
⚪️Create thousands of local jobs
⚪️Reduce electric rates
⚪️Secure our grid
✔️All of the Above
#AmericanWindWeek
Today kicks off day 1 of Conclave XIII in Philadelphia, PA! We have a packed agenda full of amazing speakers, dynamic programming and an evening reception. Here at CEN, Conclave is our favorite time of year!
#CENConclave
Wishing our fantastic
@CCE_SC
State Director
@mattorr
a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Along with being an integral team member to the network, he serves as the Director of Public Affairs at
@FirstTuesdaySC
. We hope it's a great one!
#HBDFromCEN
Wishing our
@CCE_NC
Executive Director, Laurie Barnhart a very happy birthday today! Laurie is such a joy to have in the network, we are so lucky to have her!
#HappyBirthday
We’re in Kentucky! ICYMI Last week, a new Land & Liberty chapter launched in Kentucky.
Read the full release here: and be sure to follow
@LLCoalition
for the latest updates.
Wishing Scott Coenen our
@wiscef
Executive Director a very Happy Birthday! Scott has been instrumental in advancing conservative clean energy policy in Wisconsin and we’re proud to have him on our team!
#HBDFromCEN
We are thrilled to present the Conservative Energy Network’s new logo!
Our updated look represents our ongoing dedication to conservative principles, innovation, and the advancement of clean energy solutions.
#NewLogo
#Rebrand
Please join us in wishing
@CCE_GA
Executive Director
@TGarRobertson
a very happy birthday! Theresa is a public relations expert with over a decade of experience working with candidates and elected officials. Thank you for all that you do!
#HBDFromCEN
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all Texans suffering without electricity in this extreme weather and we’d like to recognize the first responders who are working hard in unprecedented conditions to keep everyone safe and restore power.
America’s energy independence frees our reliance on foreign energy sources, but it does not stop our vulnerability to cyberattacks on our nation’s energy infrastructure. Read our full statement on the colonial pipeline hack:
Please join us in wishing Brittany Zwierzchowski Tisler a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Brittany has been with CEN since the start and she is an invaluable part of our organization. We are thankful for your compassion and leadership!
#HBDfromCEN
Join us in wishing a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY to CEN Director of External Affairs
@TylerDuvelius
! We are grateful to have you on the team. Wish him a happy birthday below and check out his latest:
#HBDFromCEN
CEN CEO John Szoka &
@pewtrusts
' Laura Lightbody explore the promise of offshore wind energy. Learn how policies like the RISEE Act could pave the way for coastal infrastructure growth, climate resilience, and a cleaner energy economy: via
@thehill
At the Conservative Energy Network, we recognize the transition to clean, renewable energy will help ensure America's energy independence, protect our national security and help
#conserve
the natural beauty of our homeland. The future looks brighter with
#renewables
#EarthDay2021
A very HAPPY BIRTHDAY to
@MI_CEF
Executive Director Ed Rivet! A self-proclaimed “energy geek,” Ed spent 30 years as the
@Right_to_Life
Legislative Director before joining MICEF. Thank you for being part of our team!
Our team enjoyed hearing from
@SenBillCassidy
at
#CLEANPOWER23
this afternoon. Senator Cassidy talked about how Louisiana is using clean energy production to create jobs and grow the economy. He also reminded attendees that energy security is national security.
#CleanIsRight
We have another BIRTHDAY to CELEBRATE! Wishing Brenden Miller, our incredible executive director of the Michigan
@LLCoalition
a very happy birthday.
#HBDfromCEN
@MI_CEF
Happy Birthday to our Senior Communications Manager, Joanna Lewis! Before joining our national team, Joanna worked with
@MI_CEF
. We are very lucky to have her in our network and appreciate all that she does!
Our Land & Liberty state teams were able to gather in-person for a retreat for the first time. Incredible experience to meet with so many passionate people committed to helping renewable energy power our local communities and rural economies.
Last week, our teams met with over 70 different congressional offices across the country to discuss the important work that needs to be done securing our clean energy future. Check out the full blog post to see if your district was represented:
With existing infrastructure waiting to be tapped, hydropower has the potential to create 1.4 million jobs by 2025.
Policy Researcher, Emma Tomas, with more:
Today is the 7th Anniversary of the Conservative Energy Network! Launching in Michigan, we’ve grown into 24 states. Celebrate with us today!
#CENCelebrates
Today we are wishing
@Lukebyars
a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY! In addition to serving as a consultant to our
@CCE_SC
team, Luke is a former executive director of the
@SCGOP
and currently the senior partner at
@FirstTuesdaySC
.
Thank you for all that you do!
#HBDFromCEN
Voters support
#cleanenergyconservatives
at the ballot box: 68% of voters say they would back a candidate who supports innovative clean energy development.
Learn more about this poll at
#CleanIsRight
We’re thrilled to be a part of the clean energy movement and to be celebrating National Clean Energy Week! Stay tuned throughout the week for updates.
#NCEW18
#CleanEnergyWeek
@NCEWConf
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to our wonderful Director of Marketing and Communications to the
@wiscef
, Yunny Youm! We are thankful for all that you do!!
#HBDfromCEN
Today in the
@DMRegister
CEN CEO John Szoka and
@IowaCEF
Executive Director Nick Boeyink talk about
#CENConclaveXIV
and conservative principles shaping clean energy policy. Read more here:
We are thrilled to announce that Kayla Ventura has joined the CEN team as our New Media Strategist. Her skills and experience will be a great asset to our network and we are beyond excited to have her on board! Check out the full press release here:
Across the nation, state’s are focusing on their renewable energy plans. Voters overwhelmingly are supportive of energy efficiency updates to reduce the amount of power we need to generate and purchase. Learn more today at
#CleanIsRight
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to our wonderful special projects manager,
@MorganSStanchak
! Before joining the team at CEN, Morgan worked at
@FirstTuesdaySC
planning events and campaign communications. We are thankful to have Morgan on the team!!
#HBDFromCEN
The numbers speak for themselves: 6 wind farms located in Oldham County, TX create 50% of the county’s tax revenue each year. At their best, oil & gas accounted for 20%. "Put another way, wind farms now account for 2.5 times as much revenue as oil and gas did."
#CleanIsRight
Wondeful to spend the day in Indiana with
@ICAEnergy
celebrating
#NCEW22
with their statewide proclamation!! Did your governor sign a proclamation declaring this week National Clean Energy Week?
#CleanIsRight
Happy Birthday to Larry Ward, our fantastic Midwest Regional Director! Before stepping up to lead the Midwest, Larry helped launch CEN’s first chapter,
@MI_CEF
.
We’re thankful for all that you do!!
#HBDFromCEN