Press Releases

WASHINGTON – Today, Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) released a statement applauding the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) recent $1.6 billion loan guarantee to upgrade transmission lines, strengthening the U.S. energy grid.   “We commend the Trump Administration for advancing America’s energy security and abundance with a $1.6 billion loan guarantee through the Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office to AEP Transmission, a subsidiary of American Electric Power (AEP),” said CRES President and CEO Heather Reams. “Energy […]

WASHINGTON – Today, Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) named U.S. Senators John Curtis (R-Utah) and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) and U.S. Representatives Andrew Garbarino (R-N.Y.) and Jen Kiggans (R-Va.) as the 2025 CRES Clean Energy Champions.   “This year, energy policy has been at the top of mind for Congress—from the reconciliation process to pursuing legislation […]

WASHINGTON – Today, Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) released a national survey showing Republicans, Republican-leaning Independents and true Independents’ support of clean energy, federal incentives to expand clean energy development, onshoring energy production and an all-of-the-above energy approach.  “Clean energy, its expansion and an all-of-the-above energy approach all polled very highly with right-leaning likely voters,” said Heather Reams, […]

WASHINGTON – Today, Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) today announced the addition of two new leadership positions to the External Relations team as well as an internal promotion. Christina Baworowsky is promoted to Senior Vice President of Policy and Advocacy, Angela Chiappetta has joined as Vice President of External Relations and Brian Martinez as Director of External Relations.   “At […]

WASHINGTON – Today, Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) proudly announces the promotion of CRES President Heather Reams to role of President and Chief Executive Officer. This milestone celebrates Reams’ decades-long leadership and unwavering commitment to advancing commonsense, conservative clean energy solutions across the country.  “I began my time with CRES nearly ten years ago, […]

WASHINGTON – Today, Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES)President Heather Reams issued the following statement in response to final passage of the reconciliation package:  “CRES is grateful for the leadership of both Speaker Johnson and Leader Thune throughout the reconciliation process. We congratulate President Trump and Congress on the passage of the bill and the extension of […]

WASHINGTON – Today, Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) President Heather Reams issued the following statement in response to the Senate’s passage of H.R. 1:  “CRES appreciates Majority Leader Thune for his leadership and thanks the many Senate Republican champions for their commitment to an all-of-the-above energy policy, which is crucial to achieve American energy dominance.  “We appreciate […]

WASHINGTON – Today, Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES)President Heather Reams released the following statement in response to the draft reconciliation text released by the Senate Finance Committee:  “While progress was made in the draft Senate Finance Committee text, there is no doubt the impact of this legislation will negatively harm our nation’s energy independence if enacted.  […]