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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 […]

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 […]

In the face of global disruptions, geopolitical tensions and rising demand for energy, CRES Forum hosted a discussion entitled “Strengthening Supply Chains: Policies to Bolster National Security & Domestic Manufacturing.” Bringing together top government and industry voices, the discussion explored the need for federal policies to support accelerated investments in our energy supply chains.  CRES […]

America’s electric grid is often called the “largest machine in the world,” spanning coast to coast and powering America’s homes, economy and our very way of life. Demand for electricity is growing at a rate not seen in decades, driven by the growth of artificial intelligence, domestic manufacturing and electrification. Coupled with this rapidly increasing […]

To highlight the importance of America’s existing grid technology and the necessary updates to keep up with demand, CRES Academy’s first session of 2026 brought together dozens of staffers and industry leaders to discuss the need to build and expand America’s energy capacity. With CRES Forum’s Director of Government Affairs Tommy Reynolds providing opening remarks, […]

To highlight Congress working to advance an all-of-the-above energy approach, CRES Forum hosted a reception entitled, “Unleashing Energy: Removing Regional Obstacles for Growth,” bringing together Republican members of Congress, senior congressional staff, industry leaders and energy policy experts.   CRES Forum President and CEO Heather Reams opened the evening with brief remarks, touching on the importance of removing obstacles to diversify the nation’s regional energy creation. She also highlighted a recent Member roundtable held by CRES Forum that focused on abundance derived from the unique geological benefits across states.  Reams continued the programming, thanked guests for coming and introduced Chairwoman of the Conservative Climate Caucus Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-Iowa), who spoke on the need for a true […]

Clean hydrogen is quickly emerging as a strategic tool for industrial competitiveness—and the United States is well-positioned to lead. Clean hydrogen offers a transformative opportunity for American industrial renewal and global energy leadership. From refineries and fertilizer plants to steel mills and shipping ports, it offers a practical path to strengthen America’s manufacturing base while lowering […]

With U.S. electricity demand expected to increase significantly—largely driven by AI and data center needs, increased manufacturing and electrification—next-generation nuclear technologies represent a tremendous opportunity. As these industries seek to procure reliable, round-theclock, clean sources of electricity, advanced and modular nuclear technologies stand out as a uniquely qualified energy source to meet the growing demand […]

Recently, CRES Forum hosted a panel discussion at the U.S. Capitol featuring several House and Senate communications staffers through their Cool Conservative Communications Collaborating on Climate Change (C6WC) program.   The event drew strong policy and communications engagement from all corners of Washington D.C.— including from industry leaders and U.S. House and Senate Committee staff. Moderated by CRES Forum’s Vice President of Communications Mary Collins Howell, the program included questions regarding permitting reform progress in the House and Senate, and how to communicate in-the-weeds policy questions to constituents.   […]