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CLEAN ENERGY INSIDER
DECEMBER 10, 2024
REAMS REPORT

Dear Friends and Colleagues,

The past month has been nothing short of exhilarating for CRES, with fantastic news all around. President Donald Trump secured election victory and Republicans secured control of both chambers of Congress. Even better, 35 of our CRES-endorsed candidates won re-election, ensuring champions of an all-of-the-above energy approach will continue to lead in Congress next year.

At the United Nations Climate Conference - COP29 - last month in Baku, Azerbaijan, the CRES Forum team hit the ground running, engaging in nonstop activity to amplify conservative climate solutions on the international stage. I had the honor of moderating a bipartisan panel featuring Reps. Morgan Griffith (R-Va.), John James (R-Mich.) and Scott Peters (D-Calif.), where we explored advancements in the nuclear industry and strategies to accelerate the deployment of carbon-free nuclear energy worldwide.

We also hosted a roundtable on the critical global role of nuclear energy in providing reliable, carbon-free baseload power. Policymakers and business leaders from the United States, Canada, Australia, Japan and Europe shared insights on addressing barriers to empower nuclear industries worldwide. This discussion built upon the momentum from COP28, where over 20 nations committed to tripling nuclear capacity. At COP29, six additional countries joined this commitment, further solidifying nuclear energy’s role in a cleaner future. Read our full recap of our time at COP29 HERE ([link removed]) .

This month, we partnered with the Louisiana State University Center for Energy Studies (LSU-CES) to release a new white paper, “Potential Economic Implications of Offshore Wind for the U.S. Economy.” The paper examines the economic potential of two U.S. offshore wind build-out scenarios, highlighting the possibility of creating 33,000 to 73,000 well-paying, permanent jobs and contributing nearly $80 billion to the U.S. economy. Read the paper and our issue brief HERE ([link removed]) .

Looking ahead to next year, the landscape for energy and climate policy is rapidly taking shape. What’s clear from COP29 and this election cycle is that meeting our growing energy demand is a top priority for policymakers and industry leaders alike. Achieving this will require an American-made, all-of-the-above energy strategy that harnesses our nation’s full potential.

I would be remiss if I did not extend a well-deserved congratulations to Rep. Brett Guthrie (R-Ky.) on being selected to chair the House Energy and Commerce Committee. As chair of National Clean Energy Week (NCEW), I was honored to welcome Rep. Guthrie to speak at NCEW this year where he reiterated the importance of continued investment in clean energy technologies, like nuclear, and the economic opportunities they bring.

As we prepare for a pivotal year and a new Congress, we’d love to hear from you. Don’t hesitate to reach out to collaborate with us to advance meaningful energy and climate solutions together.

And don't forget to download our 2025 House and Senate session calendar ([link removed]) !
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Sincerely,
Heather Reams
CRES President

WHAT CRES IS HEARING
"I believe that we should continue, if we care about our world and if we care about our environment, to leverage the United States and the innovation that comes out of the United States, including nuclear and LNG. American natural gas has helped us reduce emissions more than any other nation, and we have the capacity to continue helping our allies reduce their emissions by exporting clean, reliable sources like LNG and nuclear.”– Rep. August Pfluger (R-Texas) at a press conference ([link removed]) at COP29.
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“The thought is there's 90 gigawatts of geothermal potential in the United States. A lot of that is in the west on public lands, but geothermal energy is obviously very renewable, very clean, no-carbon energy source, and we need to be developing more of it. [...] To put 90 gigawatts into perspective, the last coal plant in the U.S. was built in my district around 2010, and it was 600 megawatts. That's 150 of those coal-fired plants. That's how much energy we're talking about with just geothermal.”– Rep. Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) said on a recent episode ([link removed]) of the Political Climate podcast.
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“Nobody understands the needs of consumers and the limits of our electricity infrastructure better than our nation’s grid operators. They are the ones responsible for providing reliable power to homes and businesses across America, and we should allow them to do their job and expedite the consideration of the power generation projects we need most.” – Rep. Troy Balderson (R-Ohio) in a recent op-ed ([link removed]) .

WHAT CRES IS SAYING

About the Senate Committee advancement of RISEE Act...
“Senators Bill Cassidy and Sheldon Whitehouse’s RISEE Act is commonsense legislation that promotes American energy leadership, shoreline conservation and economic security. I am excited to see bipartisan support for the bill, which will create new opportunities for clean energy development while mitigating the impacts of climate change by making our coastal communities more resilient. I hope the U.S. Senate will move swiftly to pass this important piece of legislation.” – CRES President Heather Reams in a statement ([link removed]) .
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About the 35 CRES-endorsed candidates who secured 2024 election victories...
“Congratulations to each of these members on their well-deserved victories. It’s clear the American electorate want leaders on Capitol Hill who embrace all-of-the-above energy solutions—those that reduce emissions while ensuring energy is reliable, affordable and clean for all. I’m encouraged by their success and look forward to working with them in the next Congress to advance policies that strengthen our energy security and competitive edge in the global marketplace.”– CRES President Heather Reams in a statement ([link removed]) .
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About the appointment of Gov. Burgum as Secretary of Interior, Chair of National Energy Council...
“North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum is a proven leader and values an all-of-the-above energy approach. In leading both the Department of the Interior and President Trump’s newly formed National Energy Council, I have no doubt Gov. Burgum will continue to prioritize policies to unleash American energy production and innovation. I am also excited for the creation of a National Energy Council to coordinate energy activities across the federal government. As chairman, he will have an elevated role in the National Security Council, which underscores the fundamental view that energy security is national security.” – CRES President Heather Reams in a statement. ([link removed])

WHAT CRES IS DOING

To kick off the month of December, CRES President Heather Reams participated in a fireside chat on the impact of the election at DEPLOY24 with former FERC Commissioner Neil Chatterjee moderated by Jigar Shah, director of the Loan Programs Office in the U.S. Department of Energy. Their discussion explored strategies for building bipartisan support for clean energy deployment and emphasized how the U.S. can meet growing energy demand and win the global race in energy innovation.

Reams also participated in a panel alongside ClearPath CEO Jeremy Harrell at the North American Gas Forum to discuss how innovation in natural gas can help us meet rising energy demand without sacrificing our environmental goals. In addition, CRES VP of Advocacy and Policy Christina Baworowsky participated in a panel for Advanced Energy United’s leadership forum.

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To celebrate the release of our new white paper, “Potential Economic Implications of Offshore Wind for the U.S. Economy,” ([link removed]) CRES Forum held a briefing and networking reception. Attendees heard from a host of offshore wind experts during a panel moderated by CRES VP of Advocacy and Policy Christina Baworowsky including white paper author and Louisiana State University Center for Energy Studies (LSU-CES) research professor Dr. Greg Upton; Sarah Alexander of Sen. Bill Cassidy’s office (R-La.); Anne Reynolds of the American Clean Power Association (ACP), Matt Giacona of the National Offshore Industries Association (NOIA) and Emmanuel Martin-Lauzer of Nexans.

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CRES welcomed the addition of two new team members to the organization’s communications and policy teams. Mary Collins Howell, who previously worked at PLUS Communications and is a Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, M.D. (R-Iowa) alum, has joined CRES as Director of Communications, and Michael Yancey, who most recently served as Director of Policy and Advocacy at CO2EFFICIENT and is a Rep. Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-Texas) alum, has joined CRES as Director of Congressional Policy. Read more HERE ([link removed]) .
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Before our team headed to COP29, Cool Conservative Communicators Collaborating on Climate Change with CRES Forum (C6WC) hosted a briefing to educate Republican House and Senate communications staffers on key messaging themes to use when discussing COP. Moderated by CRES’ VP of Communications Evan Dixon, the briefing’s panel included House Energy and Commerce Committee Digital Director and Senior Communications Advisor Kate Arey, who attended COP with the bipartisan delegation, and Conservative Climate Foundation (CCF) Executive Director Liz Daniels, who led a delegation of Republican House staffers to COP.

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Save the date! National Clean Energy Week ([link removed]) 2025 is happening September 15-19, 2025, and will be here before you know it!

Interested in sponsoring National Clean Energy Week? Please contact us at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]?subject=Sponsor%20NCEW25) .
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WHAT CRES IS WRITING

RealClearEnergy: Conservative Climate Champions Will Lead the New Congress ([link removed])
Last week’s election was filled with success for Republicans, but it was an especially great outcome for the future of clean energy. Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) endorsed a slate of 40 clean energy champions ahead of the election, with almost every candidate winning their race—most notably Conservative Climate Caucus Chair Emeritus, Senator-elect John Curtis (R-Utah). His steadfast leadership in the conservative climate movement makes him a standout choice to represent the Beehive State and presents a promising opportunity for Utah, the country and our nation’s energy and climate policies. 
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Rep. Ciscomani has Climate Solutions Arizonans Can and Did Get Behind ([link removed])
From his co-chairing of the bipartisan Colorado River Caucus to his membership in the Conservative Climate Caucus (CCC), a group dedicated to Republican engagement on climate, Rep. Ciscomani understands balancing economic growth with environmental stewardship is possible. By advancing clean energy technologies, developing new jobs and onshoring critical clean energy supply chains, we can not only meet our present challenges, but prepare our states for future ones.
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Recap of CRES Forum’s Impactful Week at COP29 in Baku ([link removed])
At the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference, known as COP29, in Baku, Azerbaijan, the CRES Forum team proudly represented conservative energy and climate leadership—amplifying United States Republican voices on the international stage. Throughout the week, we showcased commonsense solutions that strengthen American energy leadership, bolster energy security and lower global emissions, and reduce reliance on foreign adversaries while fostering collaboration with our allies.

WHAT CRES IS READING

Democrats Land at Climate Talks With a Message: Don’t Panic ([link removed]) – The New York Times

Trump Vowed to Kill Biden’s Climate Law. Republicans Say Not So Fast. ([link removed]) – The Wall Street Journal

Why Climate Conservatives Are Excited About Trump 2.0 ([link removed]) – HeatMap News

Seeking wiggle room from Republicans on climate change ([link removed]) – The Hill

Why Offshore Energy Is an Untapped Goldmine ([link removed]) – DC Journal

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