Permitting & Regulatory Reform

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 […]

Last week, Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) brought together Washington’s leading energy voices in government, industry, advocacy and academia to kick off their Energy Leadership Summit.  With hundreds of attendees, the Summit was a smash hit.  The Summit focused on the importance of embracing an all-of-the-above approach as we advance America First energy policies. […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 who is developing bipartisan policies to modernize and streamline our nation’s outdated permitting processes, including the National […]

Senators Ted Budd (R-N.C.) and Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), as well as Representatives Celeste Maloy (R-Utah) and Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-Ore) are taking on permitting reform with the introduction of their Senate and House bills, the Full Responsibility and Expedited Enforcement (FREE) Act.   The FREE Act would help streamline the federal permitting process by establishing a “permit-by-rule” […]

WASHINGTON – Today, Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) applauded the advancement of S. 4753, the Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024, from the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources by a bipartisan vote of 15 to 4. The legislation is led by Committee Chairman Joe Manchin (I-W.Va.) and Ranking Member John Barrasso (R-Wyo.). “For years, CRES has actively pushed […]

WASHINGTON – Today, Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) sent a letter to U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Chairman Joe Manchin (I-W.Va.) and Ranking Member John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) advocating for passage of S. 4753, the Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024. The letter comes a day before the legislation is set for […]

WASHINGTON – Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) President Heather Reams issued the following statement in support of the Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024, released today by Sens. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) and Joe Manchin (I-W.Va.): “Clean energy development in the United States has been crippled by burdensome federal permitting processes, onerous regulations and serial litigation from extreme interest […]