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CLEAN ENERGY INSIDER
AUGUST 20, 2024
REAMS REPORT

Dear Friends and Colleagues,

The past few weeks have been exciting for supporters of clean energy tax incentives. Rep. Andrew Garbarino (R-N.Y.) along with 17 other House Republicans sent a letter ([link removed]) to U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson highlighting the economic benefits already reaped by clean energy tax credits across the nation and urging House leadership to protect these credits from future spending cuts.

Amplifying the economic growth, job creation and increased grid reliability yielded by critical clean energy tax incentives has been a CRES priority from the beginning, and we were proud to support ([link removed]) Rep. Garbarino and the Republican signatories of this important letter.

Rep. Garbarino’s leadership on this letter and his track record of supporting an all-of-the-above energy approach led us to name him this month’s CRESponsible Leader ([link removed]) . With many unknowns remaining as the election draws nearer, we are encouraged to see Republican Members of Congress showcasing the benefits clean energy projects make in their districts and the continued need for market certainty.

CRES is also pleased the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a massive $2.2 billion investment ([link removed]) to bolster our grid against extreme weather events, reduce energy costs for consumers and increase grid capacity. The investment, which targets eight projects across 18 states, was funded by the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act’s Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) Program.

Not only will these projects create thousands of jobs and generate billions of dollars from the public and private sector but getting this money out the door means a greater return on investment for American taxpayers and will result in a more resilient energy grid.

As we enter the last two weeks of August recess, the CRES team continues our work to keep Republicans engaged on policy that increases grid security, amplifies energy production, reduces global emissions and increases energy choices. I’m currently in Houston for the Conservative Energy Network’s Conservative Energy Summit where I am moderating a panel about bipartisan clean energy solutions with Rep. Randy Weber (R-Texas), and tomorrow I’ll head to Asheville for the Conservative Climate Foundation’s 3rd Annual Communicators’ Retreat. Stay tuned for more!

Sincerely,
Heather Reams
CRES President

WHAT CRES IS HEARING
“The United States, and particularly Idaho, is well equipped with the natural resources and critical minerals to power our everyday needs. For far too long, these resources have been tied up behind red tape and burdensome permitting regulations, impeding our ability to become energy independent. I am pleased to see the Energy and Natural Resources Committee reach an agreement on permitting reform legislation today, which will fix the misguided Rosemont decision, streamline geothermal permitting, reverse the Biden administration’s LNG export ban, and much more.” – U.S. Sen. Jim Risch (R-Idaho) in a statement ([link removed]) of support for the Energy Permitting Reform Act which passed in the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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“Today, many U.S. companies are already using sector-wide energy tax credits – many of which have enjoyed bipartisan support historically – to make major investments in new U.S. energy infrastructure. We hear from industry and our constituents who fear the energy tax regime will once again be turned on its head due to Republican repeal efforts. Prematurely repealing energy tax credits, particularly those which were used to justify investments that already broke ground, would undermine private investments and stop development that is already ongoing. A full repeal would create a worst-case scenario where we would have spent billions of taxpayer dollars and received next to nothing in return.” – Rep. Garbarino (R-N.Y.) and 17 other House Republicans in a letter ([link removed]) to Speaker Johnson (R-La.) defending clean energy tax credits.
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"Reforming the broken permitting process, increasing American energy production and making communities more resilient are important legislative initiatives House Republicans have pursued this Congress. Today, we heard from witnesses in Louisiana who are on the front lines of many of these issues, restoring critical coastline with the help of American-made energy. Committee Republicans remain committed to replicating these successes across the country." – House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) in statement ([link removed]) about the committee's field hearing in Thibodaux, Louisiana.
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“The Department’s continued refusal to provide the requested documents, communication, and scientific evidence has led to this inflection point, and appears to be counter to its own Scientific Integrity policy, which has the stated purpose of being ‘meant to strengthen the actual and perceived credibility of the federal government and all federal government-sponsored research,’ [...] As the Breakthrough Institute report stated, the very possibility of Dr. Howarth’s erroneous study influencing the Department’s decisions ‘demonstrates how faulty science in the name of climate can derail important policy debates, and make the global energy transition far harder.’” – Chairman Frank Lucas (R-Okla.), Energy Subcommittee Chairman Brandon Williams (R-N.Y.), Environment Subcommittee Chairman Max Miller (R-Ohio) and Investigations & Oversight Subcommittee Chairman Jay Obernolte (R-Cali.) in a statement ([link removed]) regarding a le
tter ([link removed]) to the Department of Energy (DOE) on the Administration’s prohibition on exporting U.S. liquified natural gas (LNG).

WHAT CRES IS SAYING

About Nuclear Energy...
“Protecting our environment for future generations while growing America’s economy and competitive edge is not the conundrum some make it out to be. As vice chair of the House’s Conservative Climate Caucus and chair of the Conservative Climate Foundation (CCF), we know it’s the opposite. Reliable, affordable and clean energy is attainable — and has been for years. The United States can be a master of both conservation and economic prowess by expanding and leveraging the power of carbon-free nuclear energy technology.” – CRES President Heather Reams and Rep. Greg Murphy (R-N.C.) in their joint op-ed ([link removed]) in The Baltimore Sun.
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About Rep. Garbarino’s Letter...
“Advancing innovation, fully utilizing American resources and building out a domestic supply chain are vital to any meaningful American energy strategy that ensures energy security and affordability. Targeted tax credits play an important role in leveraging clean energy investment necessary to deploy infrastructure, expand economic growth and create jobs, especially in red districts. Ensuring their durability is the smart thing to do for our economy and energy security. Thank you, Rep. Garbarino (R-N.Y.), for leading this important charge to defend policies that advance an all-of-the-above energy strategy, maintain business and market certainty, and ensure American taxpayer money is not wasted.” – CRES President Heather Reams in a statement ([link removed]) of support for Rep. Garbarino’s (R-N.Y.) letter
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WHAT CRES IS DOING
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Our team is hard at work preparing for National Clean Energy Week 2024! We're lining up speakers, policymaker discussions, engaging sessions and exciting activities for all participants. We are excited to see you September 23-27, 2024! Learn more about National Clean Energy Week and how you can get involved HERE ([link removed]) .
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CRES President Heather Reams and CRES Vice President of Policy and Advocacy Christina Baworowsky traveled with the Western Caucus Foundation to a field tour and policy discussion in Jackson, Wyoming and Grand Teton National Park. Attendees learned firsthand from local leaders and stakeholders about the issues impacting Wyoming including permitting challenges that delay energy and mining projects.

WHAT CRES IS WRITING

The Energy Permitting and Reform Act of 2024 (S.4753): A Step Towards Fixing Our Broken Permitting System ([link removed])
In a significant move that could reshape the landscape of infrastructure deployment in the United States, Senators John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) and Joe Manchin (I-W.Va.) introduced their long-awaited permitting reform proposal S. 4753, the Energy Permitting and Reform Act of 2024. This bill marks a significant breakthrough in the Senate, signaling strong renewed interest and momentum for meaningful permitting reform. This action follows the House passage of H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act, in early 2023, which included significant permitting reforms, as well as modest permitting provisions included in the bipartisan Fiscal Responsibility Act which was signed into law last year.
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Highlighting the DOE’s $2.2 Billion Investment to Bolster the U.S. Grid ([link removed]) ([link removed])
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced a massive $2.2 billion investment in the nation’s electric grid, targeting eight projects across 18 states. This investment will bolster the grid against extreme weather events, reduce energy costs for consumers and increase grid capacity. Funded by the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act’s Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) Program, these projects are estimated to yield nearly $10 billion in public and private investment and generate at least 5,000 good paying jobs.

WHAT CRES IS READING

U.S. Battery Rush Spurs $1.4 Billion Sodium-Ion Factory in North Carolina ([link removed]) – The Wall Street Journal

Wind Beat Coal Two Months in a Row for U.S. Electricity Generation ([link removed]) – The New York Times

Environmentalists are suing us out of addressing climate change ([link removed]) – The Hill

Climate activists have lost sight of their mission ([link removed]) – The Washington Post

Permitting reform needed to capitalize on infrastructure investments ([link removed]) – South Carolina Daily Gazette

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