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CLEAN ENERGY INSIDER
AUGUST 24, 2023
REAMS REPORT

Dear Friends and Colleagues,

The 2024 election cycle is officially in gear, and I was fortunate to attend the first Republican presidential debate in Milwaukee. I was glad to see America’s energy security and climate change were front and center. Nationwide CRES Forum polling ([link removed]) found that 81% of Republican voters aged 18-44 believe climate change is a threat and action should be taken to address it. Any Republican presidential candidate who wants to be taken seriously must acknowledge climate change and outline their plan to promote affordable, reliable, and clean American energy. You can read my full statement in response to the debate here ([link removed]) .

CRES has worked for years to engage Republicans in the clean energy and climate conversation, and I am pleased to finally see it hitting the stage in a Republican debate. Energy is a kitchen table issue—especially as it relates to the economy and national security, and by innovating and developing clean energy technologies here at home, the United States has an opportunity to secure our future.

The debate comes on the heels of the Conservative Energy Network’s (CEN) Conclave ([link removed]) in Des Moines, Iowa, where clean energy leaders from across the country gathered to discuss the progress we’ve made and the opportunities ahead. One year after the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was passed, it is clear the majority of clean energy development is happening in red states and districts, and conservative state leaders aren’t backing away. Georgia is becoming a solar powerhouse, Oklahoma is leading in carbon capture development, Wyoming and Utah are working to develop hydrogen hubs, and so much more.

Republicans have embraced an all-of-the-above approach that will lower global emissions, strengthen local economies, and bolster American energy security, and we should give them the credit for it!

Sincerely,
Heather Reams
CRES President

WHAT CRES IS HEARING
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Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-Iowa) highlights the importance of American clean energy development with American Conservation Coalition’s Christopher Barnard ahead of the presidential debate. Check out the full video HERE ([link removed]) .

WHAT CRES IS SAYING

“Nationwide CRES Forum polling shows Republican voters overwhelmingly support an all-of-the-above energy approach to strengthen American energy security and address climate change. When appealing to voters, especially young Republicans, it is critical 2024 GOP candidates elevate commonsense solutions for more affordable, reliable, and clean energy. CRES has worked for ten years to engage Republicans in the clean energy and climate conversation, and I am proud several of the candidates have voiced support for carbon capture, advanced nuclear, and other clean energy technologies. Increased American energy production is essential to our national security, our economy, and our role as a world leader in emissions reduction; and I look forward to hearing the ideas the candidates bring to the table at the first Republican presidential debate.” – CRES President Heather Reams in a statement ([link removed]) ahead of the first Republican
presidential debate in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

WHAT CRES IS DOING
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Registration is NOW OPEN for the 7th Annual National Clean Energy Week (NCEW) ([link removed]) and the NCEW Policymakers Symposium — are you ready to join thousands of leaders in the national clean energy conversation September 25-29?

CRES Forum is the lead convener of NCEW. Described by POLITICO as “a veritable who’s who of the Clean Energy World,” NCEW is an annual awareness week to recognize the value of clean energy including abundant job opportunities, economic growth, energy independence, consumer choice, lower energy prices, and a cleaner environment. Learn more and register HERE ([link removed]) .
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While in Iowa, CRES President Heather Reams stopped by Governor Kim Reynolds office and spied the governor’s Clean Energy Champion award from 2017! Click HERE ([link removed]) to learn more.
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WE’RE HIRING!

CRES is growing, and we are adding to our team! If you are passionate about clean energy and interested in working with an organization dedicated to advancing commonsense, conservative energy solutions, we want to hear from you! Learn more about our open positions and apply below:
* Director of Grants Management ([link removed])
* Partnerships Coordinator ([link removed])
* Government Relations Manager ([link removed])
* Government Relations Coordinator ([link removed])
* Digital Communications Associate ([link removed])
* Communications Coordinator ([link removed])
* Fall Communications Intern ([link removed])

WHAT CRES IS WRITING

Recap: CRES Forum Participates in Conservative Climate Foundation’s 2nd Annual Communicators Retreat: ([link removed]) To kick off August recess, Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) Forum took part in the Conservative Climate Foundation’s (CCF) 2nd Annual Communicators Retreat in Charleston, South Carolina. In attendance were over 70 U.S. House and Senate communicators, industry leaders, and partners uniquely positioned to champion an energy approach that lowers global carbon emissions, strengthens the economy, and keeps America competitive.

WHAT CRES IS READING


Young conservatives take climate activism to GOP presidential debate ([link removed]) – Washington Times

How will energy, climate change and EVs feature in the first Republican debate? ([link removed]) – MarketWatch

Opinion: We are wasting money on a broken U.S. permitting process. How do we fix it? ([link removed]) – Deseret News

The Clean Energy Future Is a Battle for Hearts and Minds ([link removed]) – The New York Times

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