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Introduction Nuclear energy provides reliable, zero-emissions electricity and has the highest capacity factor of any power-generation source. In 2023, nuclear plants in the United States operated at full capacity more than 93 percent of the time. Nuclear assets run 24/7, 365 days a year, providing clean, abundant and safe baseload power. In the U.S., demand […]
Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing industries worldwide, and energy is no exception. With its ability to optimize grid management, enhance equipment reliability and accelerate innovation, AI promises a more efficient, sustainable and secure energy future. However, America’s ability to maintain its leadership in this transformative field is at risk. China, our primary geopolitical rival, is […]
Introduction The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) promises unparalleled advancements across every industry in the United States with the potential to enhance nearly every product and service through innovation. Energy is no exception. AI has the potential to revolutionize how we generate, distribute and consume power—transforming everything from demand forecasting to grid management and supply […]
To celebrate the release of CRES Forum’s newest white paper, Potential Economic Implications of Offshore Wind for the U.S. Economy, our team hosted a briefing and networking event, “Winds of Opportunity: Strengthening Energy Security through Offshore Innovation,” to convene industry leaders, congressional staff and key stakeholders to discuss the opportunities and challenges in advancing offshore […]
At the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference, known as COP29, in Baku, Azerbaijan, the CRES Forum team proudly represented conservative energy and climate leadership—amplifying United States Republican voices on the international stage. Throughout the week, we showcased commonsense solutions that strengthen American energy leadership, bolster energy security and lower global emissions, and reduce reliance […]
CRES Forum hosted the sixth and final CRES Academy session of 2024, “Nuclear 101: The Role of Nuclear Technologies in Powering the Future.” The session explored the vital importance of nuclear assets for the future of energy in the U.S., including the different regulatory environments that nuclear utilities operate in, the deployment challenges that nuclear […]
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, […]
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 […]
CRES Forum recently participated in a tour of Constellation’s Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Facility hosted by the Conservative Climate Foundation. CRES Forum Vice President of External Relations Jaime Werner joined over 20 congressional staff and industry stakeholders to explore the power plant just miles from Washington, D.C. Calvert Cliffs is home to two advanced nuclear […]
Introduction Geothermal energy is the process by which naturally occurring steam and hot water are used to generate zero-emission energy, at both small- and utility-scale. Current technology drills wells deep into the Earth to harness geothermal resources for use aboveground. While geothermal is currently only four percent of the United States’ electricity production, a recent […]