Clean Energy
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Former Rep. Steve LaTourette (R-OH) writes an op-ed for The Hill explaining why we must end the partisan gridlock on energy. “Eventually, our elected officials are forced to deal with issues, no matter how thorny or complicated they may be. Energy is one of those issues that cannot and should not be avoided. Few issues affect our […]
Governor Mitch Daniels (R-IN) calls for finding a middle ground in the debate on America’s energy future in the pages of the Wall Street Journal. In an oped posted in the Wall Street Journal called “The Fracker’s Guide to a Greener World”, Governor Daniels joins with University of California, Berkeley, Professor Richard Muller in calling on Americans to […]