Deployment

America’s oil and gas industry has a long history of driving economic growth and supporting energy development. However, one lasting challenge is the legacy of orphaned wells—abandoned oil and gas wells that were either never properly plugged or have deteriorated over time. These wells can pose serious environmental and public health risks, including groundwater contamination, […]

WASHINGTON – Today, Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) released a statement regarding the U.S. Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) final rules for the section 45V Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit established by the Inflation Reduction Act.   “We are pleased to see the long-awaited release of the final rules for the Clean Hydrogen Production Tax […]

WASHINGTON – Today, Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) applauded the advancement of the Reinvesting in Shoreline Economies & Ecosystems (RISEE) Act from the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources by a bipartisan vote. The legislation is led by Senators Bill Cassidy (R-La.) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.).  “Senators Bill Cassidy and Sheldon Whitehouse’s RISEE Act is commonsense […]

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 […]

WASHINGTON –  Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) today applauded the U.S. House passage of Rep. John Curtis’ (R-Utah) H.R. 7370, the Geothermal Energy Opportunity (GEO) Act, and Rep. Michelle Steel’s (R-Calif.) H.R. 6474. Both pieces of legislation are aimed at expediting and removing barriers to the advancement of geothermal technologies.  “Removing unnecessary barriers to […]

WASHINGTON –Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) celebrated the U.S. House passage of H.R. 8790, the Fix Our Forests Act, introduced by House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) and Rep. Scott Peters (D-Calif.), which aims to encourage active forest management and support community resiliency for wildfires.    “An antiquated NEPA review system […]

WASHINGTON – Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) today applauded the U.S. House passage of Rep. Max Miller’s (R-Ohio) H.R. 7685, the Innovative Mitigation Partnerships for Asphalt and Concrete Technologies (IMPACT) Act, which directs the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to find ways to leverage innovation in the private sector and abate industrial emissions.   “The […]

WASHINGTON – Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) today applauded the U.S. House passage of Rep. John James’ (R-Mich.) Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to nullify the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) recent “tailpipe rule,” which would stifle consumer choice and mandate an EV-only approach that won’t work for millions of Americans across the nation. “Limiting consumer choice will […]

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 […]

WASHINGTON — Today, Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) President Heather Reams testified at the House Committee on Natural Resources’ hearing on pending permitting reform legislation.   “Without question, the current permitting system is inconsistent with the environmental benefits of the advancement of clean energy,” said CRES President Heather Reams. “In fact, according to the American […]