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CLEAN ENERGY INSIDER
MARCH 19, 2024
REAMS REPORT

Dear Friends and Colleagues,

Spring has sprung here in the nation’s capital, and there seems to be a renewed spirit for action in Washington. This week, House Republicans are highlighting Energy Week ([link removed]) , touting Republican-led legislation that will support and expand American energy.

Last week, I co-authored an op-ed ([link removed]) with House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security Chairman Jeff Duncan (R-S.C.) urging the Senate to take up the Atomic Energy Advancement Act, which passed out of the House with an overwhelmingly bipartisan vote. The bottom line: a nuclear energy resurgence is upon us, and the United States can and should lead the world. With the administration’s focus turned toward nuclear and significant funding for advanced technologies and uranium sourcing included in President Biden’s budget, it seems this may be one of key areas of bipartisan agreement that may be signed into law this year.

Earlier today, I moderated a panel ([link removed]) about the outlook of permitting reform in this Congress. As you know, House Republicans made progress toward modernizing our nation’s broken permitting system, with the first major reforms to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) included in the debt ceiling legislation signed into law last year, but there is still work to be done. There are continued rumors that there is a bipartisan deal to be brokered in the Senate this spring. Well, a girl can dream...

But seriously, we all know that by cutting regulatory red tape and empowering the American energy industry to do what it does best – innovate – we can guarantee an affordable, reliable and clean energy future for all. I made this very point today at a bipartisan Expert Voices roundtable ([link removed]) sponsored by Axios, which focused on the barriers to clean energy infrastructure development in the United States. Unfortunately, bipartisanship doesn’t often lend itself to exciting headlines – which makes our work at CRES even more important.

Finally, I’m heading to Nashville tonight to be with the American Gas Association to share how CRES successfully works with lawmakers to promote the emissions-reducing benefits of American natural gas and then returning to D.C. on Thursday to participate in another briefing on the 2024 Sustainable Energy in America Factbook ([link removed]) . Stay tuned for more updates!

Sincerely,
Heather Reams
CRES President

WHAT CRES IS HEARING
"While the Biden administration continues to tout ambitious goals for clean energy, they ignore the elephant in the room: supply to meet this demand. Unlike the Biden administration, we're not all talk." — House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) in a statement ([link removed]) regarding a full committee markup, during which the Committee favorably reported 12 bills.
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“We should be embracing America’s energy leadership and building on it, which is why House Republicans have led on solutions to unleash American energy, lower costs, reduce emissions, create jobs, and strengthen our national security. It’s past time for President Biden to reverse his radical rush-to-green agenda—that is driving up costs across the board—and embrace these commonsense solutions that will improve people’s lives and secure our energy future.” — House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.) in a statement ([link removed]) reacting to President Biden’s State of the Union address.

WHAT CRES IS SAYING

About the Atomic Energy Advancement Act...
“The House just passed this pivotal legislation, and it’s time for the Senate to do likewise. With bipartisan support, we can bring about the most significant update to nuclear energy policy in the United States in over a generation and send this bill to the president’s desk.” – CRES President Heather Reams in a joint op-ed ([link removed]) with Rep. Jeff Duncan (R-S.C.) discussing the recent House passage of the Atomic Energy Advancement Act.

WHAT CRES IS DOING

CRES Forum President Heather Reams will highlight key insights from the 2024 Sustainable Energy in America Factbook ([link removed]) during a panel discussion on Capitol Hill, Thursday, March 21.

Moderated by Lisa Jacobson of the Business Council for Sustainable Energy (BCSE), Heather will be joined by fellow panelists Charles Bolden of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), Billie Kaumaya of the American Clean Power Association, Jon Sohn of Capital Power and Helen Walter-Terrinoni of Trane Technologies. To learn more about the event and register, click HERE ([link removed]) .
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CRES Forum hosted a briefing this month with keynote remarks from Rep. Jen Kiggans (R-Va.), Daniel Runyan of Invenergy ([link removed]) , Matt Giacona of National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA) ([link removed]) , Catherine Bowes of Turn Forward ([link removed]) , Emmanuel Martin-Lauzer of Nexans High Voltage USA ([link removed]) and Seth Kaplan of Ocean Winds ([link removed]) . Attendees learned what Congress can do to strengthen U.S. offshore wind as developers navigate various setbacks. Read more about the event HERE ([link removed]) .
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Last week, CRES President Heather Reams and Director of Grants Management Sharone Waldman attended the Aspen Ideas Climate Summit in Miami, Florida. The Summit convened policymakers, scientific experts and industry innovators to discuss the solutions and actions needed to address climate realities.
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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 below and apply at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) .
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WHAT CRES IS WRITING

NCEW Recap: A Loan Programs Office Armchair Discussion ([link removed])
As part of the final day of National Clean Energy Week 2023, Director Jigar Shah of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office ([link removed]) (LPO) sat down with David Boyce, CEO of Schroders Greencoat ([link removed]) , for an armchair discussion moderated by William Atcheson, an ESG & Sustainability Strategist at Jefferies ([link removed]) .

WHAT CRES IS READING

A Republican Climate Caucus? Yes, It Exists and Is Growing ([link removed]) — The Wall Street Journal

Toyota’s Hybrid-First Strategy Is Delivering Big Profits ([link removed]) — The New York Times

The SEC wants to be a climate regulator ([link removed]) — The Washington Times

Energy Department to support Thacker Pass lithium project with $2.26B loan ([link removed]) — Politico

GE's energy spin-off eyes better days for offshore wind ([link removed]) — Reuters

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