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.
What a treat it was to visit with Bill Sullivan on the SolarFit Renewable Energy Show. We had a chance to talk not only about my recent trip to Sarasota, Florida, for the FlaSEIA Solar and Storage Summit but also about current challenges and opportunities in the clean energy space. Here are just a few highlights from our conversation. …
In an op-ed published in RealClearEnergy, CRES President Heather Reams addresses the recent debt ceiling package passed by the House, historically bipartisan support for clean energy tax credits, and the urgent need for permitting reform to reduce global emissions. “As part of any fiscally responsible plan, we also have to create a business environment that …
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
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 posted in RealClear Energy, CRES President Heather Reams described H.R. 1, Lower Energy Costs Act, as a win for American clean energy and national security. Over the last few decades, the United States government has unfortunately served as a roadblock to American energy leadership. Fortunately, the Lower Energy Costs Act represents the most meaningful federal permitting reform …
RealClearEnergy: H.R. 1 Is a Win for American Clean Energy and National Security Read More
Voters across the U.S. agree that permitting reform and domestic critical mineral production are essential to America’s clean energy future. WASHINGTON—Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) President Heather Reams today unveiled results from a CRES Forum national survey conducted by Moore Information Group, which found Republican and Independent voters overwhelmingly support an all-of-the-above energy approach …
WASHINGTON—Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) President Heather Reams celebrated the introduction of H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act, 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 Infrastructure Committee Chair Sam Graves (R-Mo.) as original cosponsors. “Under the leadership of …
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WASHINGTON—Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) President Heather Reams commended the U.S. House Committee on Energy & Commerce, led by Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.), for approving legislation to unleash American energy.“The United States is the gold standard for energy production and generation, and the legislation advanced today by the U.S. House Energy & Commerce Committee demonstrates …
CRES Commends Committee Approval of Legislation to Unleash American Energy Read More
WASHINGTON—Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) President Heather Reams celebrated U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources passage of H.R. 1335, the Transparency, Accountability, Permitting, and Production (TAPP) American Resources Act, which includes legislation championed by Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.), House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La), Rep. Garret Graves (R-La.), and Rep. Pete Stauber (R-Minn.).“CRES commends the U.S. House Committee …
CRES Celebrates Committee Passage of TAPP American Resources Act Read More