Conservative voices gathered at the Conservative Energy Summit in Houston to discuss how clean energy sources could benefit America while aligning with conservative values. The Conservative Energy Network (CEN) advocates for renewable energy sources like solar power, wind turbines, and nuclear energy, emphasizing that cheap, renewable energy aligns with conservative principles of free markets and private property rights. However, the organization does not necessarily require belief in climate change to support clean energy.
The summit emphasized the need for conservatives to embrace renewable energy as a way to reduce power bills, create jobs, and promote energy independence. While Republicans have traditionally supported oil and gas drilling, surveys show growing Republican support for solar and wind energy. CEN works at the state and local level to promote renewable energy projects and combat misinformation, including false claims about the negative impacts of wind and solar power.
The organization also works to champion property rights for farmers and ranchers who want to build solar or wind projects, fight overregulation, and counter misinformation about renewable energy sources. By engaging with local communities, CEN aims to secure support for clean energy projects in Republican areas, highlighting the economic benefits and job opportunities that come with embracing renewable energy. Ultimately, the organization believes that embracing renewable energy will lead to lower costs, economic growth, and a solution to the climate crisis.
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