American Competitiveness

CRES Issue Priorities 

To measure successful climate action, we must look at global emissions. Thanks largely to cutting-edge innovation, investment to increase the U.S. carbon advantage, and a commitment to clean energy technologies, the United States leads the world in emissions reductions. But there is still work to be done. CRES’ mission is to engage as many U.S. policymakers and the public to embrace an all-of-the-above energy approach, which would strengthen America’s leadership, boost local economies, secure strong domestic supply chains, and protect our planet.  

American Competitiveness

While the United States is leading the world in emissions reductions, China’s and developing nation’s emissions continue to rise. By increasing American energy production and implementing an all-of-the-above energy approach, the U.S. will continue to not only be a global leader in reducing emissions, but also provide goods and energy for the rest of world, support economic growth and enhance security for America and our allies.

Energy Resources

Current low-carbon energy sources, including renewable resources and nuclear energy, are on track to account for one-fourth of American energy production. As these and emerging innovative technologies, such as carbon capture, continue to be developed, the U.S. should continue to develop all other domestic energy resources, to meet both domestic and global energy demands. Doing so will increase our energy security and also help to reduce global emissions, as the US is among the world’s most carbon efficient producers.

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Secure Supply Chains

Reducing American reliance on adversarial nations by developing more secure domestic supply chains, including for the materials needed to produce clean energy technologies, is critical to reduce global emissions, advance national security and achieve domestic manufacturing goals.

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Industrial Emissions

U.S. industry is at the forefront of deploying innovative technologies to reduce hard –to-abate emissions while securing strong domestic supply chains, creating American jobs, and contributing to local economies.

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Trade & Carbon Accounting

Policies that strengthen the global competitiveness of carbon efficient producers, such as the United States, will reduce global emissions. Capitalizing on America’s carbon advantage requires reliable metrics and measurements.

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Strategic & Critical Minerals

Continued over-reliance on geopolitical rivals for our energy supply chain has exposed the US to growing risk and economic vulnerability. Developing the critical minerals and resources needed for our energy needs, including clean energy technologies (EV batteries, solar panels, wind turbines, nuclear reactors, and more), in the United States is safer, cleaner, and more ethical.

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July 21, 2026
State Spotlight: Michigan’s Palisades Shows What's Possible for America's Nuclear Future
The conversation around nuclear energy has shifted over the past few years. Not too long ago, much of the discussion centered on plant closures and retirements. Now, the focus is on meeting rising demand and making better use of existing assets. Few projects illustrate that shift better than the Palisades Nuclear Plant in southwest Michigan. Palisades will soon become the first commercial nuclear reactor in history […]
July 20, 2026
Recap: CRES Forum’s Winning Tomorrow: Responsibly Scaling Energy Resources for AI Dominance
On Wednesday, July 15, CRES Forum and the bipartisan American Energy Dominance Caucus convened a full room on Capitol Hill for “Winning Tomorrow: Responsibly Scaling Energy Resources for AI Dominance” — a panel discussion on powering America’s AI future while maintaining affordability and engaging local communities. The discussion brought together congressional leaders and industry experts to explore the challenges and opportunities associated with powering America’s growing AI economy.  “For energy, […]
July 10, 2026
State Spotlight: Colorado Innovation in Action: Advancing America’s Energy Security
Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) Forum was honored to join Rep. Gabe Evans (R-CO) on July 6th for a series of site visits and conversations in Colorado highlighting both the extraordinary innovation taking place across Colorado’s energy economy and the challenges America must address to meet rapidly growing electricity demand. Strengthening the Security and […]
June 25, 2026
Recap: CRES Academy Session 5 & Graduation: Energy Policy & Capital Markets
On June 24th, CRES Forum hosted its fifth and final CRES Academy session of the year: “Energy Policy and Capital Markets: What Policy Certainty Means for Research, Development and Innovation.” The event brought together energy financers, capital market investors and policy experts to give Hill staff an inside look at how decisions made on Capitol Hill translate directly into financing […]
May 27, 2026
Powering America: How Regional Resources Drive Energy Security and Reliability
From coastlines to plains, rivers to oilfields, America has always benefited from vast and diverse natural resources that have propelled our growth for generations. Each state and region has leveraged its unique geography and geology to deliver affordable, reliable energy to American consumers and businesses.   Today, that advantage matters more than ever. Electricity demand is rising rapidly, driven by AI and data centers, manufacturing and electrification. No single technology or fuel can […]
May 26, 2026
Celebrating America’s Nuclear Renaissance at the Crane Clean Energy Center
Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) Forum was honored to join Senator Dave McCormick (R-Pa.) on May 18th for a visit to the Crane Clean Energy Center in Londonderry Township, Pennsylvania, a site that the Senator described as “emblematic of the rebirth of nuclear power.”  Constellation Energy, which operates the facility formerly known as Three Mile Island Nuclear Generating Station, is bringing its Unit […]
May 4, 2026
Backgrounder: Grid Technology & Infrastructure - Investing in Reliability, Affordability and Growth
The U.S. grid is widely considered a massive engineering achievement—and it’s how our country enjoys reliable, abundant and affordable electricity. In fact, the grid successfully balances supply and demand in real time and manages disruptions without having customers see interruption. Our electricity is incredibly reliable—with power available to consumers almost 99.95% of the time.i As our nation sees electricity needs grow, the grid will need reinvestment to ensure we continue to […]
May 4, 2026
America Runs on Everything: The Fuels of Today and Tomorrow
Nearly every sector of the American economy relies on liquid, solid or gaseous fuels—from transportation, agriculture and manufacturing, to aviation and defense. Today these sectors are powered by a mix of American-produced fuels, including petroleum products, biofuels and natural gas, and the range of options continues to grow.   Maintaining and further expanding a diverse domestic fuel supply will be essential to strengthening economic resilience, supporting energy security, and increasing consumer choice, particularly as recent geopolitical conflicts […]
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