American Competitiveness
While the United States is leading the world in emissions reductions, China’s and developing nation’s emissions continue to rise. By increasing American energy production and implementing an all-of-the-above energy approach, the U.S. will continue to not only be a global leader in reducing emissions, but also provide goods and energy for the rest of world, support economic growth and enhance security for America and our allies.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Anna Epstein [email protected] WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) Forum Director of Policy and Advocacy Charles Hernick released the following statement on President Donald Trump’s decision regarding the Section 201 solar trade case. “Solar energy is a significant driver of the U.S. economy, employing more than 260,000 […]
In September, the U.S. International Trade Commission ruled that solar panels manufactured overseas “are being imported into the United States in such increased quantities as to be a substantial cause of serious injury to the domestic industry.” As a result, it is assessing a proposal by two struggling solar companies, Suniva and SolarWorld, to impose […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Anna Epstein [email protected] Washington, D.C. – Today Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions Forum (CRES Forum) issued the following statement and issue briefing in advance of the upcoming round of North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) renegotiations slated to occur in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, October 11. “If done correctly, renegotiation of NAFTA will […]
As originally published on September 25th in The Hill By Charles Hernick, Lisa Jacobson, and Dylan Reed The national debate on energy has hit a turning point. This week, dozens of clean energy companies and trade associations have come together in a new way to show the power of clean energy to our economy. The […]
CRES Forum has joined six groups, including the R Street Institute, the American Legislative Exchange Council and the National Taxpayers Union to request that The International Trade Commission should avoid recommending the use of tariffs to protect the U.S. solar industry in an ongoing trade remedy case. The letter sent to the ITC today (September 12, 2017) reiterates that […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Citizens For Responsible Energy Solutions Forum (CRES Forum) announced its participation in the first annual National Clean Energy Week (NCEW), which will take place from September 25-29, 2017. During National Clean Energy Week, CRES Forum will join with industry associations, businesses, non-profits, and advocates in the clean energy space for activities in Washington, D.C. and […]
As originally published in The Hill. By: Charles Hernick, CRES Forum Director of Policy & Advocacy Tuesday, a few blocks off the National Mall, a hearing will determine the fate of 88,000 American jobs threatened by unwarranted tariffs. The U.S. International Trade Commission must decide whether an influx of lower-cost solar panels, mostly produced in Asian countries, […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions Forum (CRES Forum) released the following statement regarding the Trump Administration’s decision to withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement. “Americans win when our policymakers balance economics, national security and the environment. That’s why the decision to withdraw from the Paris Agreement instead of renegotiating is highly disappointing. […]
President Trump, stay in the Paris Agreement and renegotiate a deal that increases American jobs.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions Forum (CRES Forum) launched a TV ad buy to encourage President Trump to remain in the Paris Climate Agreement. The advertisement, which will begin airing on Wednesday in Washington, cites support that the Agreement has received from private sector CEOs and encourages renegotiation of a better […]