Low-Carbon Technologies
The U.S. is a leader in developing all-of-the-above, innovative and efficient clean energy technologies that can drive global emissions reductions.
Expanding carbon-free, renewable hydropower is an important way for the U.S. to enhance clean energy production. Senators Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) introduced the Community and Hydropower Improvement Act to bolster hydropower production throughout the U.S. while protecting our environment. “Hydropower is one of our nations most underutilized forms of renewable, carbon-free energy,” …
Community and Hydropower Improvement Act Will Bolster Renewable Energy Production Read More
WASHINGTON—Today, Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) President Heather Reams released the following statement after House passage of the debt ceiling package: “CRES recognizes the Limit, Save, Grow Act is a Republican starting point to negotiate with an unwilling White House on the debt limit. From CRES’ inception, we have worked with Congress to pass commonsense, durable solutions that …
CRES Responds to House Passage of Debt Ceiling Package Read More
In an op-ed published in the Washington Times, CRES President Heather Reams discussed why America should adopt an all-of-the-above strategy to lower energy costs, promote innovation, export American resources, and reduce global emissions—further strengthening the United States global positioning as a dominant leader in clean energy. Recent CRES Forum polling shows 85% of Republicans support an all-of-the-above energy …
Nuclear energy is critical for our clean energy future, and a bipartisan group of Senators recently introduced legislation to strengthen American nuclear leadership. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Tom Carper (D-Del.), and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) introduced the Accelerating Deployment of Versatile Advanced Nuclear for Clean Energy (ADVANCE) Act with the support of Senators John Barrasso …
The ADVANCE Act Strengthens American Nuclear Energy Read More
WASHINGTON—Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) President Heather Reams applauded the U.S. House of Representatives bipartisan passage of H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act, which was introduced by House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) with Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.), Natural Resources Committee Chair Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) and Transportation and …
CRES Applauds Passage of H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act Read More
In an op-ed published by RealClearEnergy, CRES President Heather Reams highlights how Republican Governors across the country are leading in the deployment of U.S.-made clean energy technologies despite Washington rhetoric and federal permitting challenges. “There is a reason businesses and manufacturing are moving in droves to Republican-led states. They know that to have advanced manufacturing and clean …
RealClearEnergy: Republican Governors Show Clean Tech Leadership Read More
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 …
Dear Leaders McConnell and McCarthy: The recent Russian invasion of Ukraine has underscored a longstanding reality: energy security is national security and economic security. For Americans who were already experiencing higher energy costs, the added strain on energy prices because of the Russian invasion have brought the impacts of this faraway conflict close to home. …
CRES Letter to Congress: Reclaim American Energy Independence Read More
Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions issued the following statement on the bipartisan omnibus spending bill signed into law by President Biden today: “Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) commends Congress for working together to pass record federal energy research and development funding in the omnibus appropriations legislation signed into law by President Biden today. This funding bill will accelerate U.S.-led innovation by promoting …
CRES Statement on Bipartisan Omnibus Spending Bill Read More
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. …
CRES Letter to Energy and Water Development Subcommittee Chairs & Ranking Member Read More