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A major clean energy milestone is taking shape just off the coast of Virginia Beach.  The first turbines of the  Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW)  project began delivering electricity to Virginia’s power grid in March 2026. While final construction will continue into early 2027, the project has officially moved from being an idea on paper to a reality for Virginia residents, generating power for Virginia homes and businesses.   […]

Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) Forum was honored to join Rep. Celeste Maloy (R-Utah) on August 3 for a site tour and roundtable In Tooele County, focused on how Utah can build the energy it needs to meet fast-rising demand.   A Firsthand Look at Horseshoe Solar  Projects like Horseshoe speak to a challenge facing states across the […]

Last month, the Department of Energy announced $17.5 billion in conditional financing for 10 new large-scale nuclear reactors at five sites around the country. It’s one of the largest federal commitments to new nuclear construction in American history and a vital piece of the Trump administration’s energy dominance agenda. The dollar figure got the headlines, but the design of the program deserves just as much attention.   While most federal […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

Wildfires are a growing challenge for communities, economies, and infrastructure across the United States. As fire seasons lengthen and fires become more intense and costly, utilities face increasing pressure to reduce ignition risk while maintaining reliability.  Advanced grid technologies offer a practical pathway to address these risks, reducing ignition risk, limiting damage, and improving response. Moreover, targeted policy actions—including reducing permitting delays, strengthening coordination, and maintaining federal financing tools—can help accelerate […]