American Competitiveness
While the United States is leading the world in emissions reductions, China’s and developing nation’s emissions continue to rise. By increasing American energy production and implementing an all-of-the-above energy approach, the U.S. will continue to not only be a global leader in reducing emissions, but also provide goods and energy for the rest of world, support economic growth and enhance security for America and our allies.
WASHINGTON – Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) today applauded the final passage of the Accelerating Deployment of Versatile, Advanced Nuclear for Clean Energy (ADVANCE) Act. This major, bipartisan legislation to streamline the licensing, regulation and deployment of nuclear energy technologies in the United States contains provisions from Sen. Shelley Moore Capito’s ADVANCE Act and […]
The latest edition of Clean Energy Insider highlights the energy priorities that are top of mind as the 118th Congress winds down. “Top of mind for energy advocates across the country is permitting reform, and while there may be doubt that progress can be made this Congress, there is ongoing bipartisan collaboration to streamline […]
WASHINGTON – Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) Forum today unveiled a white paper, “Growing the Industry for Clean Hydrogen,” authored by CRES Forum Senior Policy Manager Rebecca Lorenzen. The paper highlights how hydrogen can be used to decrease emissions in hard-to-abate sectors, strengthen U.S. energy leadership and increase our nation’s competitive edge, as well as significant policy gaps […]
The United States has reached a significant milestone: surpassing five million solar installations according to new data released by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and Wood Mackenzie. This achievement reflects America’s work to increasing its renewable energy generation, with over half of these installations happening since 2020. While it took 50 years to […]
In the wake of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ‘s disastrous Clean Power Plan 2.0, two Members of Congress are taking the lead to reverse the regulations and protect U.S. energy reliability by introducing Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolutions. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.V.) and Rep. Troy Balderson (R-Ohio) are leading these efforts in both […]
The quest for cleaner, more efficient energy solutions has never been more critical. Nuclear energy stands out as a vital component for an all-of-the-above energy strategy. However, despite its potential to significantly reduce global emissions, the process to establish new nuclear power plants is often hindered by outdated regulatory hurdles. At Citizens for Responsible Energy […]
Rep. John James (R-Mich.) introduced a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution that would nullify the Biden Administration’s recent “tailpipe rule.” On March 20, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) promulgated a final rule titled “Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years 2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles.” The rule severely restricts Americans from making the best […]
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 […]
The latest edition of Clean Energy Insider goes coast to coast exploring the pivotal role Republicans play in accelerating clean energy technologies. CRES President Heather Reams also previewed the sixth annual CRES and Conservative Energy Network Fly-In. “These last two weeks have been a whirlwind as I traveled coast to coast to speak with and […]