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Google is the latest of the major technology giants to embrace nuclear energy through its recent deal with Kairos Power. This deal promises to bring online over 500 megawatts (MW) of power from Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) to power Artificial Intelligence (AI) data centers well into the future.  SMRs are compact, scalable nuclear reactors designed […]

Amazon inked a deal with X-Energy and Dominion Energy to power its Artificial Intelligence (AI) data centers well into the future using Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) in Washington state and Virginia. Combined, these new developments will bring online nearly 5 gigawatts (GW) of new nuclear power by 2039.   This move, along with previous announcements regarding […]

As the dust settles on another exhilarating National Clean Energy Week (NCEW), it’s time to celebrate the tremendous success we’ve achieved together. Now in its 8th year, NCEW brought together an unparalleled coalition of clean energy advocates, policymakers and industry leaders.   From the very first keynote to the closing remarks, NCEW 2024 delivered on […]

The global demand for critical minerals, required for the manufacturing and production of everything from electric vehicles to solar panels, has been surging, however the U.S. is in a risky position as it remains overly dependent on China for these materials. The U.S. is over 50 to 100 percent net import reliant for 43 of […]

The Advancing Research in Nuclear Fuel Recycling Act, introduced by Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), aims to address a longstanding question in the nuclear energy industry: What to do with the country’s spent nuclear fuel? Nuclear energy plays a vital role in the U.S. energy mix, providing a reliable, carbon-free power […]

Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) hosted its annual Clean Energy Champions Reception, recognizing the exemplary leadership of Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) and Reps. Buddy Carter (R-Ga.) and Tim Walberg (R-Mich.) as the 2024 Clean Energy Champions.  Each year, CRES recognizes federal policymakers whose work showcases a commitment to commonsense clean […]

President of Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) Heather Reams testified before the House Committee on Natural Resources recently to strongly advocate for robust permitting reform. The legislative hearing focused on draft legislation from Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) who is developing bipartisan policies to modernize and streamline our nation’s outdated permitting processes, including the National […]

Senators Ted Budd (R-N.C.) and Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), as well as Representatives Celeste Maloy (R-Utah) and Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-Ore) are taking on permitting reform with the introduction of their Senate and House bills, the Full Responsibility and Expedited Enforcement (FREE) Act.   The FREE Act would help streamline the federal permitting process by establishing a “permit-by-rule” […]