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CONSERVATIVE ENERGY NETWORK

CONSERVATIVE ENERGY NETWORK

Lansing, MI, US
501(c)3
EIN
81-3459199
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CONSERVATIVE ENERGY NETWORK

Lansing, MI, US
501(c)3
EIN
81-3459199

Overview

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Est.

2016

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The Conservative Energy Network, a 501(c)3 organization, focuses on grantmaking within the energy sector, having distributed a total of $2.4 million to 16 grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants solely by invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the Conservative Energy Network can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

THE CONSERVATIVE ENERGY NETWORK (CEN) WAS LAUNCHED TO SUPPORT AND CONNECT STATE-BASED CONSERVATIVE CLEAN ENERGY AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT THE NATION. THROUGH POLICY RESEARCH, EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCES, AND PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT, CEN EDUCATES OPINION LEADERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC ABOUT PUBLIC POLICIES THAT PROMOTE THE CLEANER AND MORE EFFICIENT USE OF ENERGY, PROMOTES ENERGY CONSERVATION, AND ENCOURAGES THE TRANSITION TO A CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE.
Total Funding Given

$2.4M

2024
Grantees funded
16
Multi-year grantees
81%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

10

Median 1st year grant
$63.7K
Median 2nd year grant
$135.5K
J
John Szoka
Board Member
M
Mike Hartley
Board Member
M
Mark Fleming
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CONSERVATIVE ENERGY NETWORK?
No. CONSERVATIVE ENERGY NETWORK does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CONSERVATIVE ENERGY NETWORK give?
CONSERVATIVE ENERGY NETWORK primarily gives to organizations located in North Carolina, Colorado, and Ohio. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are CONSERVATIVE ENERGY NETWORK’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CONSERVATIVE ENERGY NETWORK fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $64 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CONSERVATIVE ENERGY NETWORK make each year?
In 2024, CONSERVATIVE ENERGY NETWORK awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $2.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CONSERVATIVE ENERGY NETWORK fund recently?
In 2024, CONSERVATIVE ENERGY NETWORK awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include CONSERVATIVES FOR CLEAN ENERGY INC, The Western Way Organization, and OHIO CONSERVATIVE ENERGY FORUM ATTN TONY ZARTMAN. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CONSERVATIVE ENERGY NETWORK?
CONSERVATIVE ENERGY NETWORK does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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