Solar workers and industry advocates across The Palmetto State have been celebrating in the wake of the Energy Freedom Act, which was signed into law by South Carolina Republican Governor Henry McMaster in May. The bill’s passage marks a new era for South Carolina’s solar industry as the state pivots toward fully embracing solar energy. […]

During his rousing State of the Union address last night, President Trump struck a forward-looking tone, asking American citizens and urging our leaders to “choose greatness.” He signaled an intent to pursue commonsense policies that members of both parties can support and called on all legislators to adopt a spirit of cooperation and compromise. To […]

As most advocates for clean energy already know, the U.S. is in the middle of a natural gas boom. We have seen it transform states across the country, such as Bakken Shale formation in North Dakota, the Marcellus and Utica Shales in Ohio, the Eagle Ford Shale in Texas, and a host of others. Fortunately, […]

Exciting news came out of Washington recently as the Department of Energy (DoE) announced $40 million worth of funding for American grid modernization. The new funding was announced by Under Secretary of Energy Mark Menezes who spoke on the importance of updating the national grid during his address. “A reliable and resilient grid is essential […]

Football? Beer? Clean energy? As you settle in to watch the big game this weekend, keep your eyes peeled for a commercial from domestic beer stalwart Budweiser. The rather charming and beautiful spot opens with a dalmatian, its ears and jowls rippling against a gust of air as Bob Dylan’s iconic “Blowin’ in the Wind” […]

Women make up more than half of voters in the U.S., and in the midterm elections last year, their votes were unquestionably the deciding factor in many races—particularly in suburban districts. And that outcome is concerning for the future of the GOP, which is experiencing a widening gender gap.   Fortunately, Republican women are doing something about it: Representative Elise Stefanik (R-NY-21), in particular, has risen […]

The New Year beckons, as the final weeks of 2018 closes out an exciting year in clean and renewable energy development. By all indications, next year will see renewables in the U.S. soar to new heights, but before we say goodbye to 2018, we want to spotlight Xcel Energy, who just announced a major initiative […]

We have officially moved into the holiday season, and one of the greatest gifts to our future is the ability to generate clean energy. Recent years have seen leaders in the private sector take on further responsibility in this arena, and here at CRES, we love highlighting companies that go above and beyond for the […]

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Acting Administrator Andrew Wheeler launched the Cleaner Trucks Initiative (CTI) yesterday to further decrease nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions from on-highway heavy-duty trucks and engines. This is a considerable step towards a cleaner environment through more stringent air pollution standards. Looking at technology advancements and finding innovative ways to make these kinds […]

Rep. Markwayne Mullin will run for U.S. House in Oklahoma’s 2nd District during November’s elections, and his track record of fighting for energy policy that benefits everyday citizens earned him our official endorsement for his candidacy. In many cases around our nation, energy-related policy still needs to catch up to the new energy technologies that […]