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CLEAN ENERGY INSIDER
July 16, 2025
REAMS REPORT

Dear Friends and Colleagues,

With the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act in the rearview mirror, we find ourselves focused on “what’s next” including the continuation of our work on issues vital to a successful American energy strategy.

For CRES, these include pressing issues like reforming our permitting system to accelerate energy technology and infrastructure deployment, cutting red tape that is an obstacle to advancing American energy and supporting the development of next generation innovative technologies. All of which are key to an all-of-the-above energy dominance agenda, which CRES is committed to promoting. There is much work to be done.

That's why CRES will continue to be a thoughtful and pragmatic force on energy policy. We take facts, analysis and ideas directly to Capitol Hill and the Administration, ensuring that these stories are told, and policy implications are known.

And as we work towards educating more lawmakers and staff, we’re thrilled our partner organization, National Clean Energy Week (NCEW), will be convening this September for its ninth year. During NCEW, you’ll hear from Trump Administration officials, lawmakers from both sides of the aisle and industry leaders about the state of clean energy across the nation. You can learn more, here.

If you’d like to partner with CRES or CRES Forum as our team works with policymakers, please do not hesitate to get in touch. 

Sincerely,
Heather Reams 
CRES President 

WHAT CRES IS HEARING

“I support an ‘all the above energy’ approach. It leads to more energy, lower costs, more jobs & a stronger economy. I defended this in the Reconciliation Bill & got big wins for biofuels, hydrogen & nuclear energy. For wind & energy, we got the tax incentives grandfathered out for two years.” – Rep. Don Bacon in a statement.
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“Iowans get 60% of their electricity from wind energy It’s an important tool for America’s energy independence &2 keep Iowans’ utility bills low.” – Sen. Chuck Grassley in a statement.
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“The future of American energy independence hinges on an all-of-the-above energy strategy. While some wanted a full repeal of key clean energy provisions, we fought back and secured language that will help preserve jobs, keep critical energy projects moving forward, and work to ensure American families and businesses have reliable access to power without the threat of blackouts or brownouts. This approach lays the groundwork to expand manufacturing and promote the development of AI and data centers across the United States. We didn’t get everything we wanted, but we got what we needed to make progress, and there will be more legislation to come that builds on these victories and addresses the remaining challenges.” – Rep. Andrew Garbarino in a statement.

WHAT CRES IS SAYING

About final passage of H.R.1… 
“CRES is grateful for the leadership of both Speaker Johnson and Leader Thune throughout the reconciliation process. We congratulate President Trump and Congress on the passage of the bill and the extension of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that has been vital to economic growth in America. CRES is also proud to support the Republican champions in both chambers who advocated for critical energy provisions in the final bill text. CRES remains a strong advocate for clean energy and the tax incentives that drive investment across the nation, ensure energy affordability and advance American energy innovation. We are committed to working with Congress and the Trump Administration on advancing policies, including permitting reform, to unleash America’s full energy potential through an all-of-the-above energy strategy.” – CRES President Heather Reams in a statement

WHAT CRES IS DOING

CRES Forum hosted its fourth CRES Academy of the year, exploring the unique role Congress plays in accelerating energy innovation via the annual appropriations process. 

CRES’ Director of Congressional Policy, Michael Yancey, moderated a panel where attendees heard remarks from Anna Lanier Fischer, a Professional Staff Member with House Appropriations, who provided an overview of the Congressional appropriations process. Other Panelists, including Benton Arnett of the Nuclear Energy Institute and Molly Ross from Holland & Knight provided insights on using the appropriations process to invest in energy innovation. You can read the recap blog, here.

 

WHAT CRES IS READING

GOP moderates balk at Trump renewables order – E&E News 

Senate strikes new wind and solar tax from reconciliation text – Axios Pro 

What’s next for IRA tax credits? – E&E News 
 
The Senate’s Harsh Compromise on Clean Energy Tax Credits, Explained – Heatmap News 

Trump signs budget bill slashing clean energy tax credits – Utility Dive 

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