Legislation

In an op-ed posted in RealClear Energy, CRES President Heather Reams described H.R. 1, Lower Energy Costs Act, as a win for American clean energy and national security.   Over the last few decades, the United States government has unfortunately served as a roadblock to American energy leadership. Fortunately, the Lower Energy Costs Act represents the most meaningful federal permitting reform […]

U.S. Sens. John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Chris Coons (D-Del.) reintroduced the Hydrogen Infrastructure Initiative, a bipartisan package of four bills to support the adoption of hydrogen technology to reduce greenhouse gas emissions of energy-intensive industries, including trucking and manufacturing.  CRES endorsed the Initiative because hydrogen technologies are critical to U.S. efforts to lower global emissions, […]

U.S. Sens. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) introduced the Reinvesting in Shoreline Economies & Ecosystems (RISEE) Act, a bipartisan bill that aims to protect coastal communities from threats caused by climate change.  “CRES supports the Reinvesting in America’s Shoreline Economies & Ecosystems (RISEE) Act because it promotes all-of-the-above energy solutions while mitigating the […]

The U.S. needs technology innovation, upgrades to and expansion of existing energy infrastructure, and supply chain investment to drive down domestic and global emissions, increase U.S. energy security and keep energy prices affordable for U.S. consumers. However, a convoluted regulatory regime and permitting process is hampering the U.S.’s ability to meet these concurrent goals. The […]

Ahead of the midterm elections, the House GOP’s Energy, Climate, and Conservation (ECC) Task Force created a six-pillar policy agenda built on the proven success of conservative energy policies—much like those that made the United States the world leader in reducing carbon emissions in the first place.    Last month, GOP House Leader Kevin McCarthy […]

Dear Chairwoman Feinstein and Ranking Member Kennedy and Chairwoman Kaptur and Ranking Member Simpson: As the U.S. House and Senate Subcommittees for Energy and Water Development finalize the Energy and Water Development Fiscal Year 2022 appropriations bill, Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) respectfully requests support for the following offices and programs within the U.S. […]

“Industrial manufacturing is incredibly energy-intensive and difficult to de-carbonize. As the world wakes up to the cost and impact of producing materials such as steel and iron, where and how those materials are produced becomes critical. America has led the world in reducing emissions, but our low-hanging fruit is quickly diminishing. That is why CRES applauds Representatives Anthony Gonzalez and Conor […]

“CRES strongly supports continued negotiations towards a bipartisan infrastructure deal that works for all Americans. It is entirely reasonable for lawmakers to want to see more details before voting to proceed on an issue that’s fundamental to American prosperity. We urge Senate leadership to support all efforts – including an extended timeline without arbitrary procedural […]

The Pacific Northwest conjures up all sorts of Americana, from Lewis and Clark to the Cascade Mountains to the famous Grand Coulee Dam – the largest hydroelectric power plant in the United States capable of generating enough power for 2.3 million homes. That’s why it is fitting during this Independence Day week that we focus […]

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. […]