The United States has the opportunity to add more renewable energy to our grid by unleashing the heat beneath our feet: geothermal energy. However, to power homes and businesses across the country with this clean energy resource, we need a commonsense review process that helps get much needed projects approved and puts shovels in the […]
In today’s political landscape, it’s essential to recognize the efforts of Republicans who are working towards a cleaner future. For this reason, each month we’re highlighting Republican lawmakers who are working to advance clean energy solutions and leave our planet better than they found it. U.S. Representative Buddy Carter (R-Ga.) has done just that. Â
CRESponsible Leader: Rep. Buddy Carter Read More
The Hill published an op-ed by CRES President Heather Reams and Business Council for Sustainable Energy (BCSE) President Lisa Jacobson outlining the recent release of the BCSE 2024 Factbook. Clean energy is good business, and America is stronger and more competitive because of its clean energy investments.  According to the newly released 2024 Sustainable Energy in
Op-ed: Clean Energy Drives a Competitive America Read More
Savannah Morning News published an op-ed by CRES President Heather Reams highlighting Rep. Buddy Carter’s energy and climate leadership. Georgia’s energy and climate leadership is being recognized worldwide, and residents of the Peach State have a strong advocate in Congress and on the international stage in Rep. Buddy Carter (R-Ga.). Rep. Carter was recently named
Op-ed: Buddy Carter’s Commonsense Climate Leadership Benefits Georgia, U.S. Read More
Introduction The United States’ agricultural sector is a global leader in productivity while directly producing about 10 percent of the nation’s total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. In comparison, both China and India each have almost twice the emissions as the U.S. from their agricultural sectors. Some of this success is owed to the conservation programs
Issue Brief: Farm Bill Provides Opportunity to Repair Conservation Programs Read More
WASHINGTON — Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) today announced the addition of new Government Relations Manager Lauren Limke who joins CRES from the majority staff of the U.S. House Natural Resources Committee.  “We are kicking off the new year with the expansion of our government relations team – an exciting development building on
Reps. Darin LaHood (R-Ill.) and John Moolenaar (R-Mich.) are strengthening America’s national security and economic interests through their recently introduced No Official Giveaways of Taxpayers’ Income to Oppressive Nations (NO GOTION) Act. This legislation prohibits companies affiliated with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and other foreign adversaries from benefiting from tax credits included in the
Holding China Accountable through the NO GOTION Act Read More
Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) 2023 Clean Energy Champion Senator Bill Cassidy (R-La.) is advancing a new trade policy framework that would bolster U.S. supply chain security, enhance American competitiveness, and reduce global emissions. Senator Cassidy’s Foreign Pollution Fee Act would reward U.S. producers for their environmental performance while holding foreign polluters – like
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By CRES Vice President of Policy and Research Richard Campbell The debt ceiling negotiations earlier this year revealed a divide related to accelerating the deployment of energy and infrastructure. Republicans favored permitting reform that benefits all types of infrastructure, while Democrats were solely focused on financing and market changes to speed up long-distance transmission access
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WASHINGTON – Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) President Heather Reams today applauded the release of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) report assessing protocols and barriers that prevent farmers and landowners from participating in voluntary carbon markets. This report was directed by Congress as part of the bipartisan Growing Climate Solutions Act (GCSA) (PL117-328)
CRES Applauds Release of Growing Climate Solutions Act Report  Read More
