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CLEAN ENERGY INSIDER
May 29, 2025
REAMS REPORT

Dear Friends and Colleagues,

Before we get into what CRES has been up to these past weeks, I wanted to send a note to reflect on the status of the reconciliation process and our work to preserve critical energy credits. 

Last week, House Republicans passed the initial stage of a reconciliation bill by a very narrow margin. We are disappointed that the bill substantially cuts many CRES priorities, including the technology neutral, advanced manufacturing and hydrogen tax credits. CRES issued a statement ([link removed])  noting our concerns and our intent to continue our advocacy work to fix these issues as the bill moves through the Senate.

Despite these challenges, CRES appreciates the work of House Republican champions who engaged with leadership and worked to preserve critical energy tax provisions despite a challenging environment.

Now, CRES is actively engaged in the Senate, where work has already been underway for several weeks, and we believe the Senate is well-positioned to improve the House bill.

Energy leaders like Senators Curtis (R-Utah), Murkowski (R-Alaska), Tillis (R-N.C.) and Moran (R-Kans.) have sent clear signals to leadership highlighting the importance of preserving energy and manufacturing credits. While other Senate Republicans have made public statements in support of extending timelines, retaining transferability and right-sizing FEOC provisions. 

We will continue to engage with Senators—both directly through meetings, events and phone calls, as well as indirectly through targeted media and ad campaigns, earned media and educational events—to ensure the final product protects our energy future. 

CRES is committed to advancing an all-of-the-above energy strategy that achieves true energy dominance. Please reach out to our team if you'd like to explore opportunities to collaborate on securing our clean energy future.
Sincerely,
Heather Reams
CRES President

WHAT CRES IS HEARING

“We are advancing President Trump’s pledge to lower the cost of living and expand consumer choice for all Americans by rightsizing DOE’s approach to home efficiency standards and regulations. This month, DOE proposed the elimination or reduction of 47 regulations – the largest deregulatory effort in history. Once finalized, these actions are projected to save the American people approximately $11 billion while restoring consumer freedom and lowering costs.” – Energy Secretary Chris Wright in a statement ([link removed]) .
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“Under President Trump’s leadership, we are ending the unnecessary delays and bureaucratic roadblocks that have held back American energy production for too long. This policy puts us on a fast track to Energy Dominance—opening up more federal land for responsible development, cutting review times nearly in half, and sending a clear message that the United States is serious about job creation, low energy costs, and putting American energy first.” – Acting Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management Adam Suess in a statement ([link removed]) .
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“While I’m encouraged that the bill preserves support for advanced nuclear energy — a key pillar of our clean energy future — I remain deeply concerned about other shortsighted provisions. Rather than responsibly phasing out clean electricity incentives, the bill abruptly ends support after 2028 and eliminates tax credits for leased systems often used by schools, local governments, and homeowners. These changes jeopardize local jobs, limit community access to affordable energy, and undercut innovation — especially in regions like ours, where energy resilience and national defense go hand in hand. Virginia has embraced an all-of-the-above energy strategy, and I firmly believe that energy security is national security. We should be strengthening, not undermining, the clean energy tools that support our economy, power our military, and keep costs down for working families.” – Rep. Jen Kiggans in a statement ([link removed]) .

WHAT CRES IS SAYING

About Clean Energy Tax Credit Repeals in the House Reconciliation Package...
“While we are disappointed that energy tax credits were repealed and substantially cut in the package passed by the House, we are grateful for the champions who have fought to protect critical provisions that incentivize investment and economic growth. As the bill progresses to the Senate, we hope changes will be made to address and protect these important tax credits, which are working to secure American energy dominance. Without these provisions, the United States is at risk of falling behind adversarial nations in the global energy race—not to mention, American jobs and local economies will suffer a tremendous loss.” – CRES President Heather Reams in a statement. ([link removed])

About CRES’ Growing Communications, Government Relations and External Affairs Teams...
“CRES’ continued growth is a testament to our unwavering commitment to advancing forward-thinking and commonsense clean energy solutions that benefit all Americans. I am thrilled to welcome Whitney, Alyssa, Shannon and Eva — each of whom brings deep expertise that will strengthen our mission as we work to bring real-time solutions to real-world energy challenges.” – CRES President Heather Reams in a statement ([link removed]) .

About the Lifted Offshore Wind Energy Stop Work Order...
“I’m pleased to learn the Trump Administration has lifted the stop work order on the Empire Wind 1 project, which was approved following a lengthy and scrupulous permitting process that started in 2017.This project is supporting American workers, port reinvestment, domestic manufacturing and homegrown energy development across the country—all advancing American energy dominance.” – CRES President Heather Reams in a statement ([link removed]) .

WHAT CRES IS DOING

CRES’ Vice President of Policy and Advocacy Christina Baworowski participated in AHRI’s Policy Symposium at the Marriott Marquis in Washington, D.C. Christina spoke on a panel titled, “The Advocates Perspective.” This symposium offered gave attendees key insights from government officials, industry stakeholders and others about energy and policy issues.

Last week, CRES’s Director of Congressional Policy, Michael Yancey, moderated two panels at national clean energy forums hosted by Tech for Climate Action. At the U.S. AI & Energy Summit, he led a discussion on how artificial intelligence is reshaping America’s energy system and impacting our national security priorities. The following day, at the U.S. Clean Energy Transition Conference, he moderated a panel on how federal and state policymakers can address surging energy demand through coordinated policy and permitting reform.


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WHAT CRES IS WRITING

Heather Reams: Blue hydrogen is a new engine for American manufacturing and economic growth ([link removed])
CRES President Heather Reams wrote an op-ed for The Washington Reporter discussing how the United States must stay ahead of global competitors in the race to develop blue hydrogen technology. She also talks about adversarial nations like China, who are continuing to pour resources into their research and development. Reams states that in order for the United States to keep its competitive global edge, we must advance policies that invest in blue hydrogen technology to ensure American energy dominance and security.

WHAT CRES IS READING

Virginia Republican bucks her party, Trump on offshore wind ([link removed]) – E&E News

US nuclear sector intensifies lobbying in bid to prevent subsidy cuts  ([link removed]) – The Financial Times

The U.S. Under Trump: Alone in Its Climate Denial ([link removed]) – The New York Times

Tax credit repeal threatens 60,000 jobs in blue hydrogen: report ([link removed]) – Utility Dive

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