Permitting & Regulatory Reform
Modernizing regulations, streamlining processes, and reducing costs while maintaining environmental integrity will accelerate the pace of infrastructure development and domestic resource production, resulting in economic gains for America and reduced global emissions.
To celebrate the second half of the 119th Congress, CRES hosted a reception boasting more than 200 attendees, a handful of Trump Administration staff and several members of Congress. This included Reps. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-Iowa), Ciscomani (R-Ariz.), Hurd (R-Colo.), Latta (R-Ohio), Maloy (R-Utah) and Estes (R-Kansas). Together, the event focused on the importance of embracing an all-of-the-above […]
WASHINGTON — ICYMI, Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) President and CEO Heather Reams penned her newest op-ed with Real Clear Energy on how bipartisan permitting reform can support American energy and infrastructure. Click here or the image above to read the op-ed in full. Read the full op-ed below: Innovative energy and infrastructure projects in the United States are languishing away […]
COLORADO — ICYMI, Heather Reams, President and CEO of Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES), co-authored an op-ed in Colorado Politics with Congressman Gabe Evans (R-Colo.) outlining how permitting reform will help unleash American energy. Click here or on the image above to view the article. Read the full op-ed below: Energy needs across the country are growing, particularly as domestic AI […]
This November, we are proud to recognize Rep. Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) as our CRESponsible Leader of the Month. Representing the Natural State, Chairman Westerman brings a pragmatic, all-of-the-above mindset to the energy debate—one that prioritizes rising energy demand, market stability, and a reliable electric grid. A consistent and dependable voice on energy issues, he has backed policies that strengthen domestic energy production while […]
WASHINGTON – Today, Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) President and CEO Heather Reams issued the following statement congratulating Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) on passing the bipartisan Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act favorably out of the House Committee on Natural Resources. “We appreciate Chairman Westerman and Representative Jared Golden’s leadership in spearheading the SPEED Act, which will help clarify review processes for agencies and courts,” said CRES President […]
Carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) technologies offer a practical path to advance American energy dominance while achieving cleaner production methods. The United States is experiencing a historic period of electric load growth, driven by a resurgence in domestic manufacturing and the expansion of data centers. Technologies like carbon capture empower power producers and businesses […]
Hydrogen stands as a cornerstone of American energy innovation, offering a versatile and powerful solution to enable American energy dominance. Republicans have long supported hydrogen technologies, recognizing their capacity to harness resources like natural gas, nuclear power, biogas and renewables to produce a resource with a broad range of applications. Hydrogen can unlock our ability […]
Republicans are champions of policies that unleash American innovation, bolster domestic energy production and deliver affordable energy to families while strengthening the global competitiveness of American businesses. From pioneering research and development to streamlining regulations and leveraging the tax code, we have a track record of advancing energy independence, supporting manufacturing and driving economic growth. […]
Energy demand is surging and is expected to rise, driven by electrification, Al and a resurgence in domestic manufacturing. To ensure a reliable, affordable power supply, and meet the demands of a growing American economy, the United States must expand energy generation from all sources, build out energy infrastructure and reshore our energy supply chain, […]
Republicans have a long history of supporting policies that advance innovation and expand domestic energy production, delivering affordable energy to American families and increasing the global competitiveness of American businesses. These policies range from research and development, direct support, regulatory and permitting streamlining, as well as utilizing the tax code to incentive American energy. WHY […]