Dear Friends and Colleagues,

Welcome back from Spring Recess! I hope you had a chance to unplug and rest because it’s going to be a full sprint starting this week until the end of May.  

I know you are busy, so I wanted to flag that we are days away from the CRES Energy Leadership Summit on May 7th at the Royal Sonesta on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. There is still time to register, but space is extremely limited as we get closer to capacity. 

This summit comes at a crucial time in energy policy. We’ll bring together voices from Congress and the Administration such as U.S. Senator John Curtis, Reps. Buddy Carter, Mariannette Miller-Meeks and Juan Ciscomani as well as key industry stakeholders who will discuss their recommendations for a pathway to create more reliable, affordable and cleaner energy.

The summit focus is on the federal landscape and the importance of advancing an all of the above energy approach to meet President Trump’s energy dominance agenda. With unprecedented demand for energy due to AI and manufacturing expansion, energy tax credits are front-and-center in the conversation surrounding the right approach to catalyzing energy investments like nuclear, hydrogen, solar and wind power, and geothermal technology in addition to oil and natural gas. 

Permitting reform and how the U.S. can be a manufacturing powerhouse will round out the CRES Energy Leadership Summit. And there will be plenty of time for networking to hear the latest from energy leaders and insiders. 

This is just one example of how CRES’ advocacy goes beyond the halls of Congress, and it’s only done with your support. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to learn more about how we can work together to protect policies that strengthen American energy dominance. 

WHAT CRES IS HEARING

WHAT CRES IS SAYING

About the Administration’s Offshore Wind Energy Stop Work Order… 
“While today’s announcement is disappointing, President Biden’s reckless administrative actions following the election have forced each decision to be re-reviewed—even those which undertook full lengthy permitting processes,” said CRES President Heather Reams. “With all reviews, we encourage timely completion as regulatory certainty is one of the underpinnings of successful energy markets. We hope the Trump Administration reconsiders its decision and allows the Empire Wind 1 project to continue construction. Projects like these support American workers, port reinvestment, domestic manufacturing and homegrown energy development across the country.” – CRES President Heather Reams in a statement. 

About the Updating Permitting Technology for the 21st Century Executive Order… 
“We applaud the President’s ‘Updating Permitting Technology for the 21st Century’ executive order as a timely commonsense directive to move past outdated permitting processes and modernize environmental reviews,” said CRES President Heather Reams. “The government needs to embrace advances in technology that have become commonplace in American business. Instead of cumbersome physical paper processes, digital systems should allow for more instantaneous sharing of information and can benefit project analysis, accountability for agencies, reduce delays and accelerate all energy infrastructure. We believe timely implementation of this executive order will play a crucial role in truly fulfilling the promise of permitting reform and reducing burdens for projects across the country.” – CRES President Heather Reams in a statement. 

WHAT CRES IS DOING

CRES is excited to launch its Energy Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C. You can register now HERE. 

CRES President Heather Reams participated in a panel at the Morgan Stanley Women Energy Directors Network (WEDNet), in Washington, D.C. This event featured Rep. Fedorchak (R-N.D.), and former U.S. Senator Mary Landrieu. Together, with a group of over 20 women leaders, they discussed the current federal landscape for clean energy initiatives.  

CRES’ Vice President of Policy and Advocacy, Christina Baworowsky, participated in several events during San Francisco Climate Week. These included a fireside chat, “Carbon Newbie Summit,” and several panels discussing the current federal landscape around clean energy initiatives. Christina talked about how CRES’ work is crucial when it comes to conservative messaging and was joined by scores of attendees. 

CRES’ Vice President of Communications, Mary Collins Howell, introduced a roundtable discussion about clean energy investments in Virginia Beach, Virginia featuring U.S. Rep. Jen Kiggans (R-Va.) and local industry leaders.

WHAT CRES IS WRITING

Energy dominance demands an “all of the above” approach
In this op-ed, CRES President Heather Reams outlines the importance of an all of the above energy approach to meet President Trump's robust American energy dominance agenda.

WHAT CRES IS READING

Four GOP senators sign letter defending IRA energy credits
– Axios Pro 

 
Unleashing American energy: A pro-growth path to secure energy dominance 

– The Hill 
 

Column: Federal energy tax credits help propel Chesapeake economy 
– The Virginian-Pilot 
 

Rep. Jen Kiggans talks clean energy with Hampton Roads industry leaders
– The Daily Press 
 

Common Ground for a Clean Future
– UNC Institute for the Environment