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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 who is developing bipartisan policies to modernize and streamline our nation’s outdated permitting processes, including the National […]
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 […]
Last week, CRES hosted its sixth annual congressional fly-in in partnership with the Conservative Energy Network (CEN). We convened nearly 50 local clean energy advocates, business leaders and state and local officials from 17 states in Washington, D.C. to meet with more than 100 Republican congressional offices and discuss policies that advance an all-of-the-above energy […]
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Conservative Climate Foundation (CCF) Chair Heather Reams joined Conservative Climate Caucus (CCC) Chair Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-Iowa) and Reps. Rick W. Allen (R-Ga.), Blake Moore (R-Utah) and Jeff Duncan (R-S.C.) on Friday for an CCF event in Augusta, Georgia, showcasing the importance of nuclear power for an all-of-the-above energy portfolio. Friday’s programming included […]
WASHINGTON — Today, Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) and the Conservative Energy Network (CEN) will convene nearly 50 local clean energy advocates, business leaders and state officials from 17 states for the sixth annual congressional fly-in. Attendees will participate in meetings with nearly 90 congressional offices to advocate for commonsense clean energy policies. “CRES […]
Each year, CRES honors Republican lawmakers who have gone above and beyond in driving and supporting clean energy legislation. In a private reception held at the Capitol Hill Club in Washington, D.C., CRES formally recognized its 2023 Clean Energy Champions. This year’s honorees included U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.V.) and Bill Cassidy (R-La.) and […]
For too long, Democrats have owned the climate change debate. That tide is turning. Last week, I attended the 2nd Annual Conservative Climate Summit, hosted by Rep. John Curtis (R-Utah) right here in Utah. The Summit highlighted the balance Utahns take between environmental protection and economic prosperity. Utah truly embraces an all-of-the-above energy approach. While the state continues to produce oil and natural gas, new technologies are popping up all over, from renewable […]
The CRES team joined the Conservative Energy Network (CEN) in Des Moines, Iowa, for the CEN Conclave. The Conclave is an annual event that brings together CEN coalition members from 24 states across the country, technical experts, industry representatives, and policymakers; and its placement in Iowa was especially appropriate. Iowa has paved the way for […]
CRES President Heather Reams traveled to Milwaukee, WI, to attend the first 2024 Republican presidential debate. In anticipation, she released the following statement: “Nationwide CRES Forum polling shows Republican voters overwhelmingly support an all-of-the-above energy approach to strengthen American energy security and address climate change. “When appealing to voters, especially young Republicans, it is critical 2024 GOP […]