November 1, 2024
Rep. Juan Ciscomani has emerged as a vocal advocate for clean energy and pragmatic climate solutions within the halls of Congress and in his home state of Arizona. It’s this leadership and his membership to the Conservative Climate Caucus that makes him an ideal choice to be our November CRESponsible Leader. Supporting commonsense policy […]
October 24, 2024
Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-Ore.) is October’s CRESponsible Leader and for good reason. Rep. DeRemer has been a champion of an all-of-the-above energy strategy, both in her home state of Oregon and on Capitol Hill. Throughout her time in Congress, she has led and cosponsored several key pieces of legislation that underscore her commitment to conservation, including […]
October 21, 2024
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 […]
October 21, 2024
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 […]
October 11, 2024
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 […]
October 8, 2024
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 […]
October 8, 2024
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 […]
October 3, 2024
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 […]