The neo-conservative tactic is to move the center over.
By repeatng the old saw over and over that renewables are not a practical energy source, and that nuclear power, mideast "peace" (the Richardson energy policy), and "clean" coal are the only way to save the economy from destruction and mother earth from global warming, they paint those of us in favor of green energy as dangerous leftwing radicals.

And then nukes, oil, and coal become the new political center.

Just as invasion, occupation, and nation building became the political center once the WMD and other lies were repeated until 80% of america believed them.

When duuhbya campaigned against nation building in 2000, that foreign policy was the political center.

You need to examine your position on energy policy.  I think it comes down squarely in the neo-middle.  "More study" is the key talking point. 

"More study" is the new (neo)political center.  You all are being duped as 80% was duped by the WMD lies.