Dear Friends and Colleagues, 

I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving with your loved ones. 

This morning, Fox News published an op-ed I co-authored with Rep. Tim Walberg (R-Mich.) highlighting why the Biden Administration’s electric vehicle (EV)-only approach will not successfully reduce global emissions. Not only is the United States heavily reliant on countries with poor labor and environmental standards – like China – for the components of EV batteries, but stifling American innovation and limiting consumer choice will do more to harm the environment than it will to help it. Check out CRES Forum’s white paper exploring this topic, and read our full op-ed here. 

We are gearing up for the 28th U.N. Conference of the Parties (COP28) in Dubai, UAE. As you may know, in addition to my position at CRES, I also serve as Chair of the Conservative Climate Foundation (CCF). Since its inception, CCF has brought a Republican delegation to the COP, so Republicans can have a seat at the global table. 

This year, we'll be taking senior House and Senate Republican staff to COP28 – alongside an official congressional delegation led by the U.S. House Committee on Energy & Commerce – where we will have an opportunity to share commonsense, conservative solutions to leave the planet better than we found it – while strengthening our position as a global superpower and without crippling our economy. I will be on the ground in Dubai from December 4 to 11, so stay tuned for updates!

This afternoon, CRES Forum is hosting a briefing for interested stakeholders and congressional staff on how Republicans can demonstrate American leadership on a global stage. We are convening a group of industry leaders with experience attending previous COPs, as well as a panel of staff, who understand the importance of a Republican presence at international conversations about climate policy. Reps. Garret Graves (R-La.) and Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-Iowa), previous attendees of the COP and members of the Conservative Climate Caucus, will also give remarks about their work to advance conservative priorities. It’s not too late register: RSVP here.

Sincerely, 

WHAT CRES IS HEARING

WHAT CRES IS SAYING

WHAT CRES IS DOING

WE’RE HIRING!

CRES is continuing to grow, and we're bolstering our team! If clean energy stirs your passion and you're keen to join a team promoting practical, conservative energy solutions, we want to hear from you! Find out more about our opportunities and apply below:  

• Director of Policy 
• Government Relations Manager
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• Communications Intern: Spring 2024, Summer 2024

WHAT CRES IS WRITING

Holding China Accountable through the NO GOTION Act
Reps. Darin LaHood (R-Ill.) and John Moolenaar (R-Mich.) are strengthening America’s national security and economic interests through their recently introduced NO GOTION Act. This legislation prohibits companies affiliated with the Chinese Communist Party and other adversaries from benefiting from tax credits included in the Inflation Reduction Act.

Senator Cassidy Leads Charge to Hold Foreign Polluters Accountable
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 China – accountable.  At the same time, he put forth an anti-carbon tax resolution to highlight why such a tax would be destructive to both American innovation and the U.S. economy.   

WHAT CRES IS READING

Make China Pay for Its Polluting Advantage – The Wall Street Journal

How Electricity Is Changing, Country by Country – The New York Times

Biden’s Electric-Vehicle Push Hits a Speed Bump – The Wall Street Journal

Administration’s effort to limit access to hydrogen tax credits will hurt energy production – The Hill

Hydrogen hub building a more economically and environmentally sustainable economy for Indiana – Times of Northwest Indiana