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Bill Gates Weighs in on Energy Research

When Bill Gates gets involved, you know it’s serious. That’s why we were glad to see Microsoft founder and billionaire philanthropist pounding the lectern...
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Keystone XL Veto a Disappointment for American Energy Consumers

Washington, DC - Today, President Obama will follow through on a promise to veto legislation to approve the Keystone XL oil pipeline, claiming that...
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Legal Precedent Against Local Oil and Gas Bans Builds

For the second time in as many months, a judge has overturned a local ban on oil and gas production. Judges in Mora County,...
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CEA President Discusses Energy on Houston Radio

On Feb 10th, CEA President David Holt sat down with Michael Berry on Houston's KTRH to discuss energy policy for a full hour. The discussion...
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Fracking bans in cities hurt everyone

When groups take the irresponsible and uneducated position of saying no to energy development, everyone – especially those in oil-rich Texas communities – lose,...
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Ideas for Making the Most of Gas Savings

Bloomberg reports that a steady decline in gas prices has left consumers with extra cash in their pockets after filling up their tanks. For one...
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Keystone Tiptoes Closer to Final Congressional Approval

Today, the Senate voted to approve pro-Keystone legislation, setting the stage for what is likely to become one of the first Republican legislative victories...
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CEA President: Arctic is “Key” to Energy Revolution

As a part of its Energy Insiders series, National Journal asked energy experts about the future of oil and gas development in the Arctic Refuge following President Obama's...
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Consumer Advocate Group Offers Qualified Support for Federal Offshore Leasing Program

Consumer Advocate Group Offers Qualified Support for Federal Offshore Leasing Program Houston, TX – Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA) President David Holt issued the following response...

Consumer Group Launches Arctic Focused Website

Houston, TX – Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA) today launched a new educational campaign, Arctic For All, designed to promote public awareness of Arctic issues...