From the shores of Virginia Beach, Rep. Jen Kiggans (R-Va.) is March’s CRESponsible Leader of the Month. Representing Virginia’s 2nd District, she champions an all-of-the-above energy strategy that balances innovation, economic growth and environmental responsibility — proving that clean energy can both power homes and bolster national security. Rep. Kiggans’ legislative record reflects clear determination […]
From the Land of Lincoln, Rep. Darin LaHood (R-Ill.) is February’s CRESponsible Leader. Rep. LaHood’s legislative record reflects his dedication to supporting and advancing an all-of-the-above energy approach. In the 118th Congress, he supported legislation to strengthen energy security and resilience, including the Lower Energy Costs Act (H.R. 1), the Fix Our Forests Act, the […]
America’s oil and gas industry has a long history of driving economic growth and supporting energy development. However, one lasting challenge is the legacy of orphaned wells—abandoned oil and gas wells that were either never properly plugged or have deteriorated over time. These wells can pose serious environmental and public health risks, including groundwater contamination, […]
To celebrate the start of the 119th Congress and the return of the Trump Administration to Washington, Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) hosted a reception boasting more than 200 attendees, including eleven members of Congress, Sens. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) and John Curtis (R-Utah) and Danielle Smith, the Premier of Alberta, Canada. The event focused […]
Hailing from Bowling Green, Kentucky, House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman, Brett Guthrie (R-Ky.) is January’s CRESponsible Leader. As a distinguished speaker at National Clean Energy Week (NCEW) 2024, Chairman Guthrie shared the importance of “affordable, reliable and sustainable energy,” that can power the future of artificial intelligence, 6G and advanced manufacturing to ensure […]
Hailing from the Lone Star State that is leading the nation with its all-of-the-above energy strategy, December’s CRESponsible Leader, Rep. August Pfluger, who represents parts of the Permian Basin, understands the value of American-made energy. At COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, Rep. Pfluger carried this message to the global stage. Leading a bipartisan Congressional delegation for […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]