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To celebrate the holiday season and ring in another successful year, Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) hosted a reception boasting more than 200 attendees, including several members of Congress. CRES President and CEO Heather Reams gave opening remarks, and Representatives Jim Baird of Indiana, Buddy Carter of Georgia, Mariannette Miller-Meeks of Iowa, Jen Kiggans of Virginia, Gabe Evans of Colorado and Julie Fedorchak of North Dakota provided brief remarks. CRES was also thrilled to welcome Alex Fitzsimmons, Acting Undersecretary of […]

In September, the Trump Administration took a positive step forward to rapidly expand America’s electricity generation and transmission capacity by launching the Speed to Power Initiative. To tackle growing electricity demand from artificial intelligence (AI) data centers, advanced manufacturing and industrial facilities, the Department of Energy (DOE) issued a Request for Information (RFI). This effort, which seeks solutions, data and concepts from industry experts, represents a pivotal opportunity to secure America’s energy and technology leadership.  […]

This October, we recognize Rep. Gabe Evans (R-Colo.) as our CRESponsible Leader of the month. Representing the Centennial state, Rep. Evans champions an all-of-the-above approach to energy to keep America competitive on the world stage. As a military veteran and former police officer, Evans has seen policy from many different lenses and understands how energy production and availability impact all facets of American life. He has distinguished himself through a staunch commitment to balanced policy, economic opportunity and energy innovation, which combined with his proven track record earns […]

This September, we recognize Chairman Tim Walberg (R-Mich.) as our CRESponsible Leader of the Month. Representing the Great Lakes state, Chairman Walberg champions an all-of-the-above approach that puts innovation and market certainty at the center stage of the energy conversation. As a Vice-Chair on the Conservative Climate Caucus, Walberg has been a strong and steady energy champion, supporting proposals that unleash our domestic energy supply and ensure grid reliability.   Chairman Walberg’s legislative efforts reflect his dedication to preserving affordability and enhancing America’s energy security. In the 118th Congress, he […]

Carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) technologies offer a practical path to advance American energy dominance while achieving cleaner production methods. The United States is experiencing a historic period of electric load growth, driven by a resurgence in domestic manufacturing and the expansion of data centers. Technologies like carbon capture empower power producers and businesses […]

Hydrogen stands as a cornerstone of American energy innovation, offering a versatile and powerful solution to enable American energy dominance. Republicans have long supported hydrogen technologies, recognizing their capacity to harness resources like natural gas, nuclear power, biogas and renewables to produce a resource with a broad range of applications. Hydrogen can unlock our ability […]

Republicans are champions of policies that unleash American innovation, bolster domestic energy production and deliver affordable energy to families while strengthening the global competitiveness of American businesses. From pioneering research and development to streamlining regulations and leveraging the tax code, we have a track record of advancing energy independence, supporting manufacturing and driving economic growth. […]

Energy demand is surging and is expected to rise, driven by electrification, Al and a resurgence in domestic manufacturing. To ensure a reliable, affordable power supply, and meet the demands of a growing American economy, the United States must expand energy generation from all sources, build out energy infrastructure and reshore our energy supply chain, […]