Strategic & Critical Minerals
Continued over-reliance on geopolitical rivals for our energy supply chain has exposed the US to growing risk and economic vulnerability. Developing the critical minerals and resources needed for our energy needs, including clean energy technologies (EV batteries, solar panels, wind turbines, nuclear reactors, and more), in the United States is safer, cleaner, and more ethical.
Featured Legislation
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 […]
Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) President Heather Reams issued the following statement regarding U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski’s (R-AK) advancement to the general election in Alaska: “CRES was proud to endorse Sen. Lisa Murkowski because of her lengthy record of passing clean energy legislation that works for those in Alaska and across America. As the former […]
Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) President Heather Reams issued the following statement following Rep. Frank Lucas’ victory in Oklahoma’s U.S. House District 3 Republican primary election: “CRES was proud to endorse Rep. Frank Lucas because he is a longstanding advocate for clean energy innovation. As the Republican Leader of the U.S. House Science, Space, and Technology […]
Heather Reams, president of Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES), today released the following statement in response to the announcement of the first of the Energy, Climate, and Conservation Task Force‘s six part policy agenda: “Since its inception, House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy’s Energy, Climate, and Conservation Task Force, under the leadership of Rep. Garret Graves, has brought a needed […]
Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) and the Conservative Energy Network (CEN) announced that beginning today, more than three dozen business leaders, farmers, state officials, and others from across the country will participate in a three-day series of more than 60 meetings with Republican leaders in U.S. Congress to advocate for greater investment in clean […]
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. […]
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 […]
Last month, CRES President Heather Reams served as an expert panelist in a joint forum hosted by the Congressional Western Caucus and House Committee on Oversight and Reform Republicans titled, “Holding the Biden Administration Accountable for Skyrocketing Prices & Failing Energy Policies.” She joined four other expert witnesses, as well as more than 20 members […]
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. […]
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. […]