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 who is developing bipartisan policies to modernize and streamline our nation’s outdated permitting processes, including the National […]
Rep. Andrew Garbarino (R-N.Y.) is a leading voice in Congress for advancing clean energy solutions and ensuring that the United States adopts a comprehensive, all-of-the-above energy strategy. Serving as co-chair of the bipartisan Climate Solutions Caucus and as an active member of the Conservative Climate Caucus, Rep. Garbarino has been instrumental in championing legislation that […]
In the latest edition of the Clean Energy Insider, CRES President Heather Reams highlights our efforts to advance permitting reform legislation. She emphasizes CRES’ support for the recently passed Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024 and the importance of bipartisan collaboration to accelerate clean energy development in the United States.  “The Energy Permitting Reform Act […]
As the United States continues to expand our all-of-the-above energy approach, leaders like Rep. Chuck Fleischmann (R-Tenn.) are at the forefront of driving positive change. As the representative for Tennessee’s 3rd congressional district since 2011 – which is home to Oak Ridge National Laboratory, a hydroelectric facility at the Chickamauga Dam and the Sequoyah Nuclear […]
In the latest edition of the Clean Energy Insider, CRES President Heather Reams highlights CRES’ active and influential presence at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She discusses the organization’s engagement with policymakers and stakeholders in the clean energy industry. “The CRES team had a blast networking, hosting events and celebrating the growth of […]
At the Republican National Convention (RNC), CRES represented conservative leadership in advancing practical and pragmatic energy solutions. Our presence highlighted a commitment to integrating clean energy policies into the conservative agenda, promoting economic prosperity, job creation and America’s energy independence. During the RNC, CRES partnered with the Conservative Climate Foundation (CCF), American Conservation Coalition […]
In the latest edition of Clean Energy Insider, CRES President Heather Reams highlights Rep. John Curtis’ (R-Utah) primary victory for Utah’s U.S. Senate seat. She discusses his founding of the Conservative Climate Caucus (CCC) and his significant efforts to advocate for pragmatic, all-of-the-above energy solutions. “In the three short years since it was founded by […]
Wyoming Governor and Chair of the Western Governors Association (WGA) Mark Gordon (R) recently released the final report on his initiative, Decarbonizing the West. Â As chair of WGA, Governor Gordon conducted workshops and working groups with key stakeholders and community leaders to determine how best to decarbonize industry, advance energy innovation and support local […]
This month’s CRESponsible Leader is Senator Thom Tillis (R-N.C.)! Sen. Tillis has long been a vocal advocate for clean energy and its potential to drive economic growth in his home state and takes a pragmatic approach to policymaking that reduces emissions both at home and abroad. For starters, Sen. Tillis supports legislation that, among other […]