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National Clean Energy Week (NCEW) 2024 brought together policymakers, industry leaders and advocates to discuss the future of clean energy in the U.S. and abroad. The NCEW Policymakers Symposium featured two full days of in-person programming at the Conrad in Washington, D.C.   With a robust lineup of panels, congressional speakers, and thought-provoking discussions, NCEW […]

Constellation Energy announced the reopening of the Three Mile Island Unit 1, a reactor that was prematurely decommissioned in 2019 due to economic conditions. When the unit shuttered, Pennsylvania lost a major source of clean energy generation.  To meet the projected energy needs of not only the United States, but the world, we need more […]

CRES Forum hosted the fifth CRES Academy session of 2024, “Biofuels 101: Driving a Cleaner Future with American Resources.” The session explored the role of biofuels in the U.S. transportation sector and provided an in-depth look at how biofuels—such as ethanol, biodiesel and sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) — can meet transportation needs while supporting energy […]

The communication team from Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) Forum recently joined the Conservative Climate Foundation’s (CCF) 3rd Annual Communicators Retreat in Asheville, North Carolina. The retreat brought together over 45 U.S. House and Senate communicators, industry leaders, and partners focused on crafting and amplifying a conservative approach to clean energy policy. Elizabeth Daniels, […]

In a significant move that could reshape the landscape of infrastructure deployment in the United States, Senators John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) and Joe Manchin (I-W.Va.) introduced their long-awaited permitting reform proposal S. 4753, the Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024. This bill marks a significant breakthrough in the Senate, signaling strong renewed interest and momentum for […]

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced a massive $2.2 billion investment in the nation’s electric grid, targeting eight projects across 18 states. This investment will bolster the grid against extreme weather events, reduce energy costs for consumers and increase grid capacity.   Funded by the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act’s Grid Resilience and […]

Introduction The United States is experiencing a historic period of load growth and resource demand led by new manufacturing, industrial facilities and data centers. In this context, carbon capture utilization and storage (CCUS) technologies are emerging as a crucial solution – and one of the most cost-effective – to address the challenge of meeting increased […]

Amazon recently released its 2023 Sustainability Report, which outlines their dedication to carbon-free energy and showcases U.S. industry leadership in clean energy.   The report announces that Amazon achieved a 3 percent decrease in absolute carbon emissions and a 13 percent decrease in carbon intensity from 2022, reaching its goal to power global operations with 100 […]