Dear Friends and Colleagues,

As the dust settles on another exhilarating National Clean Energy Week (NCEW), it’s time to celebrate the tremendous success we’ve achieved together. Now in its 8th year, NCEW brought together an unparalleled coalition of clean energy advocates, policymakers and industry leaders. This year’s events highlighted our shared commitment to advancing American energy innovation, economic growth and common-sense energy solutions. 

From the very first keynote to the closing remarks, NCEW 2024 delivered on its promise to drive impactful dialogue and bipartisan collaboration. Our flagship Policymakers Symposium was filled with conversations on critical issues like permitting reform, grid modernization, energy security and the importance of clean energy tax incentives. These discussions highlight the powerful role clean energy plays in boosting American competitiveness, fostering job creation and enhancing energy independence. 

Throughout the week, our panels and conversations tackled the pressing challenges and opportunities in today’s clean energy landscape—from reducing emissions across the energy sector to investing in the technologies that will drive future progress. We heard from House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) as well as Reps. John Curtis (R-Utah), Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-Ore.), Bob Latta (R-Ohio), Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-Iowa), Jen Kiggans (R-Va.) and Brett Guthrie (R-Ky.) who reaffirmed their commitment to advancing clean energy policies that work for all Americans. 

Biden administration officials were also featured with keynote remarks from Jigar Shah, director of the Loan Programs Office at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and a fireside chat with Seth Hanlon, the deputy assistant secretary for tax and climate policy at the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Dr. Rachael Nealer, deputy director for the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation, opened a panel discussing the future of electric vehicles and Dr. Nick Montoni, deputy chief of staff at the DOE’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, appeared on a panel discussing the role of rural America in the clean energy economy. Additionally, Phil Kangas, director of outreach and business development for the DOE’s Loan Programs Office, participated in a conversation about how American innovation drives down industrial emissions. 

NCEW 2024 demonstrated what we can achieve when we come together with a shared vision. Whether you joined us virtually or in person, your participation helped shape a pivotal week in clean energy advocacy. Together, we provide momentum and pragmatic solutions to work through the key clean energy policy debates of today and tomorrow 

If you want to check out more highlights from the week, read our blog HERE.  

Sincerely,

WHAT CRES IS HEARING

WHAT CRES IS SAYING

About CRES Polling...  
“Our national poll reveals that American voters are concerned about climate change and want to see lawmakers prioritize commonsense solutions that reduce global emissions and advance clean energy. When these voters head to the polls in November, they will not be casting their vote in favor of government mandates that reduce choices and increase costs. Rather, voters will be looking for candidates who champion innovation, competition and policies that protect their freedom to choose affordable, reliable clean energy options.” – CRES President Heather Reams in a statement about recent polling.  

About EPA Tailpipe Rule CRA... 
“Limiting consumer choice will not reduce global emissions. The EPA’s tailpipe rule ties the hands of hard-working Americans and ignores the benefits of hybrids, liquid fuels and American innovation in the automotive sector. CRES opposes the EPA tailpipe rule because it will result in rising costs and supports Rep. John James’ leadership in introducing a CRA measure that would stop the rule in its tracks.” – CRES President Heather Reams in a statement about Rep. James’ CRA. 

About House Passage of IMPACT Act... 
“The United States’ industrial sector is among the cleanest in the world because American innovation drives down emissions and lifts the economy up. CRES is proud to endorse Rep. Miller’s IMPACT Act which will drive important research, development and demonstration of next generation concrete, cement and asphalt materials that will both reduce emissions and help American industry become more competitive.” – CRES President Heather Reams in a statement about the Innovative Mitigation Partnerships for Asphalt and Concrete Technologies (IMPACT) Act. 

About the House Passage of Fix Our Forests Act... 
“An antiquated NEPA review system delays environmental progress, whether it is protecting our natural resources from forest fires or deploying innovative technologies. This bill takes important steps to address those obstacles that hinder effective land management. For too long we have tiptoed around meaningful and impactful reforms, leading to habitat and human loss in the process. That is why CRES is proud to support the Fix Our Forests Act, led by Chairman Bruce Westerman and Rep. Scott Peters, to make important strides in addressing tedious regulatory hurdles.” – CRES President Heather Reams in a statement about the Fix Our Forests Act. 

About House Passage of Legislation to Unleash American-Made Geothermal Energy... 
“Removing unnecessary barriers to the development of renewable geothermal energy provides yet another exciting opportunity to strengthen our all-of-the-above energy portfolio. Thank you to Rep. Curtis for leading the Geothermal Energy Optimization (GEO) Act and recognizing the potential geothermal energy offers.” – CRES President Heather Reams in a statement about the Geothermal Energy Opportunity (GEO) Act. 

WHAT CRES IS DOING

WHAT CRES IS WRITING

Recap: Clean Energy Champions Reception 2024 
Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) hosted its annual Clean Energy Champions Reception, recognizing the exemplary leadership of Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) and Reps. Buddy Carter (R-Ga.) and Tim Walberg (R-Mich.) as the 2024 Clean Energy Champions. 

Clean Energy Is a Red, White, and Blue Issue 
My favorite time of the year is upon us: National Clean Energy Week (NCEW). Now in its eighth year, NCEW is a bipartisan celebration of American clean energy leadership and innovation. It brings together our nation’s brightest minds – industry leaders, policy experts and lawmakers on both sides of the political aisle – to shine a light on the challenges and opportunities facing the United States’ clean energy economy. 

America’s Nuclear Recommissioning Renaissance 
Constellation Energy announced the reopening of the Three Mile Island Unit 1, a reactor that was prematurely decommissioned in 2019 due to economic conditions. When the unit shuttered, Pennsylvania lost a major source of clean energy generation. To meet the projected energy needs of not only the United States, but the world, we need more nuclear power, which is reliable, safe and carbon-free.

WHAT CRES IS READING

National Clean Energy Week: Clean energy solutions for a stronger America – The Washington Times 

Three Mile Island Plans to Reopen as Demand for Nuclear Power Grows – The New York Times 

GE Vernova CEO Appraises Nuclear Power Prospects, Offshore Wind Business – The Wall Street Journal 

Our energy permitting process is BANANAs – The Washington Times 

Letter: Applauding Burgum for declaring Clean Energy Week – The Grand Fork Herald