Innovation

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.  

Innovation

Continued innovation will not only develop the next generation of affordable technologies needed to rapidly reduce, capture, and store greenhouse gas emissions, but also continue to grow a clean energy economy that already supports millions of clean energy jobs across the United States.

Federal Investment

Federal investment in research, development, and deployment can bring new, low-carbon technologies to the market in greater numbers and support America’s continued leadership in global emissions reductions.

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Low-Carbon Technologies

The U.S. is a leader in developing all-of-the-above, innovative and efficient clean energy technologies that can drive global emissions reductions.

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Research & Development

America’s world-class entrepreneurs, researchers and scientists are working to advance the development of alternative energy resources as part of an all-of-the-above portfolio and empower the United States to continue deploying clean energy technologies.

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Commercialization & Demonstration

Demonstration projects test the effectiveness of innovative technologies in real world conditions at scale, often leveraging public-private partnerships to pave the way towards commercialization and widespread market adoption.

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January 28, 2025
The Issue Brief: Key Federal Policies Fueling Nuclear Innovation and Reinvestment
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 […]
January 15, 2025
The Promise of AI in Energy: Securing America’s Leadership
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 […]
October 28, 2024
CRES Academy Recap: Nuclear 101
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 […]
October 3, 2024
Highlighting Major Wins of National Clean Energy Week 2024
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 […]
September 30, 2024
America’s Nuclear Recommissioning Renaissance
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 […]
August 9, 2024
Highlighting the DOE’s $2.2 Billion Investment to Bolster the U.S. Grid
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 […]
August 6, 2024
Right on Energy: Section 45Q Carbon Capture Tax Credits
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 […]
July 19, 2024
Celebrating Amazon's Sustainability Achievements
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 […]
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