Clean Energy
As originally published in the Union Leader on February 4, 2018. To the Editor: Last month, a diverse coalition of over 50 New Hampshire businesses sent a letter to state legislators declaring their commitment to a set of “Clean Energy Principles.” It’s great to see such leadership in the private sector in the Granite …
I grew up in the small town of Mount Holly, VT and I feel lucky to have had a childhood before smart phones or Facebook existed. Back when we read the local newspaper in the morning and the watched the national news in the evening. This was a time when Vermont seemed to rest on …
Vermont’s Economic Rise Will Be Powered By Clean Energy Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — This morning, Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) Managing Director Heather Reams released the following statement on the introduction of today’s climate change resolution led by Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (NY-21), Congressman Carlos Curbelo (FL-26), and Congressman Ryan Costello (PA-06). “Addressing climate change through clean energy solutions is smart policy and smart politics. Time and again, …
CRES Commends Stefanik, Curbelo, and Costello for Introducing Climate Resolution Read More
As originally published in The Hill. November’s elections offered a clear mandate from voters that they want big changes in how government operates that leads to a better quality of life for them and their families – whether that is through a stronger economy, a safer homeland, or better paying jobs – and they want …
Hill Republicans should look to Cabinet, states for proven clean energy solutions Read More
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has made the pursuit of commonsense solutions a hallmark of his first term. As an ardent supporter of market-based, clean energy legislation, Governor Hogan has distinguished himself as a leader who understands the important role these reforms play in strengthening the local economy, creating local jobs, and preserving the Bay State’s …
Hogan Drives Market-Based Clean Energy Reforms for Maryland Read More
Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) was joined today by Senator Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) and Representative Chris Gibson (R-NY) for an energy innovation forum titled “Waking Up to America’s Future”, a conversation about free market energy solutions and the policy outlook for the 114th Congress. Sen. Ayotte and Rep. Gibson have shown true leadership putting …
Senator Ayotte and Representative Gibson Headline CRES Forum Read More
James Dozier, Executive Director of Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions, issued the following statement following the 2014 General Election. “During this cycle, Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) invested over $1.5M defending our allies and electing smart, conservative leaders. The candidates backed by CRES have demonstrated their support for strategic investments in advanced clean energy …
CRES Plays Critical Role in Midterm Election Cycle Read More
In response to the recently released National Climate Assessment, two prominent Republicans have shared their opinions on free market approaches to energy and climate. Jon Huntsman, former Republican Governor of Utah, has written about why Republicans should focus on the solutions that will preserve the climate and promote innovation: “What we need to do now …
GOP Leaders Respond to National Climate Assessment Read More
A new report out of Illinois shows that the clean energy industry is employing close to 100,000 Illinois workers. Energy efficiency was the biggest job creator, with the renewable energy sector also a major employer in the state. And the industry continues to grow, with 40 percent of clean energy businesses surveyed saying they plan …
Illinois’ clean energy workforce almost 100,000 strong, and growing Read More
Last week, Senator Hoeven (R-ND) went to the floor to call for a bipartisan approach to U.S. energy policy that also includes environmental safeguards. “It is not just about energy. It is about better environmental stewardship because we unleash the very investment that drives and deploys the new technology that produces more energy and does …
Senator Hoeven calls for bipartisan action on energy policy Read More