Dear Friends and Colleagues,  

The busy fall season in Washington, D.C. is in full swing!  We are officially two weeks away from National Clean Energy Week (NCEW), September 26-30. As founder and chair of NCEW, I am particularly excited about this sixth annual celebration of clean energy and its future in America, and I am anticipating a week of valuable conversations held among clean energy advocates from all energy industries and political stripes.  

I invite you to join the national clean energy conversation and register for the Policy Makers Symposium. Thanks to our generous sponsors, registration is 100% FREE for all attendees! This is a fantastic opportunity to collaborate with America’s clean energy experts—all from your laptop. 

NCEW will host a robust group of influential thought leaders to speak at the flagship Policy Makers Symposium. Happening during the heart of NCEW, the three-day virtual conference brings together a bipartisan slate of policymakers, administration officials, business leaders, advocates, investors and non-profit leaders. You can register for FREE here.  

This week, NCEW announced the addition of dozens of distinguished speakers to the Policy Makers Symposium lineup, including:  

• U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) 
• U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) 
• U.S. Rep. John Curtis (R-Utah) 
• U.S. Rep. Debbie Lesko (R-Ariz.) 
• U.S. Rep. Sean Casten (D-Ill.) 
• U.S. Rep. Kelly Armstrong (R-N.D.) 
• U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter (R-Ga.) 
• U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.) 
• U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) 
• U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-Iowa) 
• U.S. Rep. Scott Peters (D-Calif.) 
• U.S. Rep. Paul Tonko (D-N.Y.) 
• U.S. Rep. Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) 
• Sylvie Barcelo, Deputy Minister at the Ministry of International Relations and La Francophonie for the Government of Quebec 
• Judith D. Pryor, First Vice President and Vice Chair of the Board of Directors at the U.S. Export-Import Bank 
• Trisha Miller, Senior Director for Industrial Emissions at The White House 
• Jigar Shah, Director of the Loan Programs Office at U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) 
• Jasjit Singh, Executive Director of SelectUSA 
• Maria Duaime Robinson, Director of the Grid Deployment Office at DOE 
• James L. Connaughton, Former Chair of the Council of Environmental Quality, 2001-2009 
• Katie McGinty, Former Chair of the Council of Environmental Quality, 1995-1998 
   

Between now and NCEW, I have the distinguished honor to address attendees at Climate Week 2022 in New York on a panel hosted by Nexans. Nexans is a leader in providing a unique connectivity solution for the first offshore wind-powered charging station for support vessels. I’m looking forward to discussing how we can address climate change head-on through viable solutions such as increasing access to raw materials and prioritizing energy security, and how we can chart America’s path to energy independence. You can register for the panel discussion here.  

I hope you join me at NCEW and at Climate Week as we recognize what an all-of-the-above clean energy future can bring: American energy independence, economic prosperity and a healthier climate. 

All my best,  

Heather Reams
CRES President

States Recognize September 26-30 as Clean Energy Week— With the sixth annual National Clean Energy Week just a few weeks away, more than 10 states have already issued proclamations announcing September 26-30, 2022, as Clean Energy Week in their respective states.  

NCEW recognized the first five states to issue proclamations: Alabama, Arizona, Idaho, New Mexico, and Ohio. Additional states include Nebraska, Maryland, Kansas, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Georgia, Tennessee and Washington.  

Stay tuned on the NCEW website and Twitter @NCEWConf to keep up to date as governors sign on to support NCEW across the country!  

“CRES was proud to endorse Rep. Stefanik due to her outstanding record of growing clean energy jobs and supporting policies that strengthen America’s energy future, build our clean energy economy, and promote a healthy environment. As House Republican Conference Chair, Rep. Stefanik has championed commonsense legislation to help reduce our nation’s carbon footprint as well as advance clean energy technologies to create good-paying jobs for the state of New York.” 

— CRES statement regarding U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik’s (R-NY-21) primary election victory in New York 

“CRES was proud to endorse Rep. Malliotakis for her steadfast support of commonsense climate solutions that protect our environment and empower America’s energy industries through policies that accelerate American-led innovation, fast-paced job growth, and strengthen America’s position leading the world in emissions reductions. CRES applauds Rep. Malliotakis for her leadership and commitment to boosting domestic energy independence and addressing climate change.” 

— CRES statement on regarding U.S. Rep. Nicole Malliotakis’ (R-NY-11) primary election victory in New York 

CRES Forum Sponsors West Virginia Summit with Sens. Shelley Moore Capito and Joe Manchin— On September 1, CRES President Heather Reams traveled to attend the West Virginia Chamber 2022 Annual Meeting and Business Summit, featuring West Virginia Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R) and Joe Manchin (D). 

CRES Forum partnered with the West Virginia Manufacturers Association during the three-day conference in the Mountain State to honor Sen. Capito for her leadership in clean U.S. steel manufacturing and energy production. 

Additionally, Sen. Capito was recognized for her critical role in the passage of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), delivering billions of dollars in support for roads, bridges, water systems, broadband, energy diversity, and the development of innovative new technologies to reduce emissions and advance clean energy manufacturing. Sen. Capito’s support for an all-of-the-above energy approach is cultivating a positive impact on West Virginia’s clean energy economy growth, job growth, and economic development opportunities. 
 

CRES is Hiring!— CRES is seeking to hire a Communications Associate to support the Communications team. This position assists with messaging and positioning, earned and paid media campaigns, and developing communications materials. The Communications Associate is responsible for content development and publication for the organization’s social media and online properties, prepares background research, staff's events, and drives project tracking and overall coordination for multiple initiatives and programs. A qualified candidate is organized and diligent, has excellent editing and proofreading skills, can work in a self-directed manner but collaboratively, fearlessly asks questions to understand assignments better, consistently meets deadlines, and takes on challenges. The Communications Associate has abundant opportunities for growth with the organization and to interface directly with senior leadership. 

Interested applicants must apply by using this link, or send their resumes and cover letters to:  [email protected]

South Carolina leading the way in an 'all of the above' energy strategy - Washington Times 

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