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CLEAN ENERGY INSIDER
APRIL 2, 2024
REAMS REPORT

Dear Friends and Colleagues,

Aside from the annual cherry blossoms bloom, Washington, D.C. experienced another wow-worthy moment: a bipartisan, unanimous advancement ([link removed]) of the IMPACT Act.

The U.S. House Committee on Science, Space and Technology recently unanimously advanced Rep. Max Miller’s (R-Ohio) Innovative Mitigation Partnerships for Asphalt and Concrete Technologies (IMPACT) Act, a bill that aims to reduce emissions in the concrete, cement and asphalt industries through increased research, development and innovation. This bipartisan legislation is another step toward strengthening America’s competitive edge, ensuring the U.S. industrial sector continues to drive down emissions and lift up our economy. You can read my full statement on the bill HERE ([link removed]) .

Another reason to celebrate is that America’s diverse energy makeup is reaching new heights and helping to create a cleaner, more reliable energy future:
* In 2023, solar production grew 51 percent ([link removed].) over 2022 levels – the industry’s largest expansion by far.
* The U.S. commissioned approximately 7.5 gigawatts ([link removed]) of battery storage in 2023, more than doubling our nation’s energy storage capacity.
* The House recently passed Rep. Jeff Duncan’s (R-S.C.) Atomic Energy Advancement Act ([link removed]) to help usher in the next generation of nuclear power in the United States.
* Congress is advancing ([link removed]) bipartisan legislation to pave the way for geothermal energy, a baseload renewable energy source, that is on track ([link removed]) to become one of the most cost-competitive clean energy resources we have.

I wrote about this in RealClearEnergy, so have a read HERE ([link removed]) .

Sincerely,
Heather Reams
CRES President

WHAT CRES IS HEARING
“Nobody produces energy more efficiently or cleaner than right here in the United States. [...] So, the answer is not to punish domestic energy producers or Montana farmers, manufacturers, and consumers, which is exactly what a carbon tax does. The answer is to allow the private sector to continually innovate to make energy more sustainable and efficient while lowering costs and improving safety.” — Rep. Ryan Zinke (R-Mont.) in a statement ([link removed]) regarding the House passage of his anti-carbon tax resolution.
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“The world is on the brink of a clean industrial revolution, and America is poised to take the lead if we take action to fuel innovation. We must ensure the supply of low-carbon technologies, create market demand for them, and address embodied carbon in trade. To make all of that possible, we also need better data and enabling infrastructure.” — Breakthrough Energy Senior Manager of U.S. Policy and Advocacy Abigail Regitsky in a blog ([link removed]) on decarbonizing U.S. industry.

WHAT CRES IS SAYING

About the New Conservative Climate Caucus Chair Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-Iowa)...
“Rep. Miller-Meeks has been a true champion of clean energy and conservative climate solutions whether she is in Iowa, abroad or in the U.S. House of Representatives. The majority of energy in her home state of Iowa is generated by wind power, and Rep. Miller-Meeks knows well the wide-reaching benefits that clean energy offers to local communities. I look forward to working with Chair Miller-Meeks as she guides the Caucus and continues the advocacy and education Rep. John Curtis started three years ago.” — CRES President Heather Reams in a statement
([link removed]) about Rep. Miller-Meeks being named chair of the Conservative Climate Caucus (CCC).
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About U.S. House passage of Rep. Ryan Zinke’s (R-Mont.) H.Con.Res. 86...
“America’s global leadership in emissions reduction should be rewarded. Not only is implementing a carbon tax punitive for American industry, workers and families, it unfairly benefits our economic competitors which rely on dirtier energy production.” — CRES President Heather Reams in a statement ([link removed]) applauding U.S. House passage of Rep. Ryan Zinke’s (R-Mont.) H.Con.Res. 86, a resolution condemning a domestic carbon tax.
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About Congressional Western Caucus Chairman Dan Newhouse’s (R-Wash.) H.Res. 987...
“During his first term, President Biden has taken numerous steps to stifle our nation’s energy production – which is among the cleanest in the world – including his latest attack on American-made natural gas, [...] Not only do his misguided actions raise costs for consumers and cost American jobs, but they directly contradict his own ‘climate agenda’ and increase global emissions.” — CRES President Heather Reams in a statement ([link removed].) celebrating passage of Congressional Western Caucus Chairman Dan Newhouse’s (R-Wash.) H.Res. 987, a resolution denouncing President Biden’s war on American energy.

WHAT CRES IS DOING

To highlight Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) as the March CRESponsible Leader, CRES President Heather Reams sat down to discuss the importance of Wyoming’s all-of-the-above energy approach, how the Cowboy State leads the country in energy production and innovation and the hurdles facing clean energy development in rural America. Watch the full video HERE ([link removed]) .
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CRES President Heather Reams participated in Axios’ Expert Roundtable on clean energy for 2024 and beyond with Rep. Bob Latta (R-Ohio), clean energy company executives and policy experts. The conversation examined the challenges and opportunities for clean energy, and Heather pointed to the need for Congress to pass durable permitting reform to unleash American-made clean energy and related technologies.
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CRES President Heather Reams moderated a panel on permitting reform for Conservative Climate Leadership Conference & Lobby Day participated by CRES Forum Senior Policy Fellow Marty Hall and the Executive Director of the Conservative Climate Caucus Grace Belone to discuss the need for permitting reform to advance clean energy projects and how Congress is engaging on the issue.
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CRES President Heather Reams participated as an industry panelist at the 2024 Sustainable Energy in America Factbook ([link removed]) briefing for congressional staff and stakeholders hosted by the Business Council for Sustainable Energy (BCSE) and the Environmental and Energy Studies Institute (EESI). Heather discussed how an all-of-the-above energy portfolio has helped the United States reduce global emission and strengthen the economy.

ICYMI, you can watch the full discussion HERE ([link removed]) .
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CRES President Heather Reams, along with CRES VP of Communications Evan Dixon, traveled to Nashville, Tennessee to speak at the American Gas Association’s (AGA) 2024 Spring Communications and Marketing Committee Meeting. During her presentation to communications executives from around the country, Heather highlighted how CRES effectively helps Republican lawmakers and their staff talk about conservative climate solutions.

WHAT CRES IS WRITING

Right on Energy: Section 45X Advanced Manufacturing Production Tax Credits ([link removed])
Section 45X of the Internal Revenue Code provides an advanced manufacturing production credit to domestic manufacturers of applicable clean energy components. Currently, the United States relies heavily on foreign manufacturers for these components and resources, including adversarial countries like Russia and China. Establishing a robust domestic supply chain requires reducing U.S. dependence on foreign sources for the necessary supplies and improved investment in locally mined and sourced materials. CRES Forum dives into the Section 45X tax credit for advanced manufacturing in the most recent edition of our policy blog, Right on Energy ([link removed]) .
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Biden Administration’s Proposed 45V Tax Credit Undermines a Clean Hydrogen Future ([link removed])
Hydrogen should be having its moment. It enjoys bipartisan support as policymakers, businesses and other stakeholders see the potential it holds for industry as a reliable, clean and American source of energy. Unfortunately, the current draft of the guidance for the hydrogen production tax credit makes missteps that could reduce both support for hydrogen and the chance for the industry to reach its potential anytime soon, if at all.
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It's Magnetic! Boosting Domestic Manufacturing of Rare Earth Magnets ([link removed])
Rare earth magnets are critical to many clean energy technologies from wind turbines to electric vehicles and much more. And, with the burgeoning clean tech market, the domestic and global demand for rare earth magnets is poised to grow rapidly in the coming years. The bulk of supply chains for manufacturing rare earth magnets are overwhelmingly concentrated in China. Enter Rep. Guy Reschenthaler’s (R-Penn.) recently introduced, bipartisan H.R. 2849, the Rare Earth Magnet Manufacturing Production Tax Credit Act of 2023.

WHAT CRES IS READING

A framework to decarbonize U.S. industry ([link removed]) — Breakthrough Energy

Conservatives’ decade of clean energy and climate leadership ([link removed]) — The Hill

Biden should push plug-in hybrids, not just EVs ([link removed]) — The Washington Post

Conservatives Should Own the Climate Issue ([link removed]) — Newsweek

A nuclear plant’s closure was hailed as a green win. Then emissions went up ([link removed]) — The Guardian

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