Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) is proud to announce CRES President Heather Reams was named one of Washingtonian’s Most Influential for Energy. The 500 Most Influential People of 2023 recognizes experts and advocates who are playing big roles in Washington’s policy debates.  Heather’s recognition is a testament to her dedication to responsible, conservative energy […]

CRES recently endorsed the bipartisan, bicameral Increased TSP Access Act, legislation that would enhance climate-smart agriculture practices and address the nationwide technical service provider (TSP) shortage. The bill expands upon framework in the 2018 Farm Bill and builds upon progress made with the Growing Climate Solutions Act directs USDA to establish a process to approve non-Federal […]

CRES President Heather Reams recently highlighted a CRES Forum national survey of Republican and Independent voters in our newsletter, the Clean Energy Insider.   Here’s a brief overview of the results we gathered from our poll.  To learn more about our polling and get the latest updates from CRES, you can subscribe to the Clean […]

Congressional Western Caucus Chairman Dan Newhouse (R-Wash.) introduced a resolution to advocate for an “all-of-the-above” American energy strategy. The resolution, which was introduced with the support of 30 additional lawmakers, stresses the importance of U.S. energy production and a diverse energy portfolio to strengthen domestic energy security and leadership by highlighting the need for an […]

Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.), House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.), and nearly 50 bipartisan lawmakers in the House reintroduced the Save Our Sequoias Act, legislation that allows for sound, science-based, targeted management to protect our nation’s iconic Giant Sequoias from wildfires and disease.   “CRES is proud to support the Save Our Sequoias Act, […]

U.S. Reps. Dan Newhouse (R-Wash.) and Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) introduced the Conservation and Innovative Climate Partnership Act of 2023, a bipartisan and bicameral bill that would enable partnerships between land-grant institutions and local farmers to increase voluntary conservation and innovative climate practices. Companion legislation was also introduced in the U.S. Senate by Sens. Todd Young […]

In a recent op-ed posted in RealClear Energy CRES President Heather Reams highlighted her trip to Anchorage, Alaska, where CRES Forum sponsored the 2023 Arctic Encounter Symposium, the largest gathering of domestic and international leaders with a focus on policies impacting the Arctic Circle. CRES President Heather Reams and VP of External Affairs Christine Harbin […]

One of the cannot-miss energy events of the year is CERAWeek, an annual conference, which brings together policymakers, administration officials, and industry leaders. This year’s conference theme, “Navigating a Turbulent World: Energy, Climate and Security,” could not have been more timely. The conference explored ideas, insights, and solutions to the biggest challenges facing the present […]

Nuclear energy is critical for our clean energy future, and a bipartisan group of Senators recently introduced legislation to strengthen American nuclear leadership. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Tom Carper (D-Del.), and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) introduced the Accelerating Deployment of Versatile Advanced Nuclear for Clean Energy (ADVANCE) Act with the support of Senators John Barrasso […]

In celebration of International Women’s Day, CRES President Heather Reams participated in a “BOLD” global virtual panel discussion on women-centric leadership. The panel’s central question was: “what if women led ____?” The session included female leaders across many sectors, including government, education, media, corporations, and finance. Reams spoke to the idea: “what if women led […]