Permitting & Regulatory Reform
Modernizing regulations, streamlining processes, and reducing costs while maintaining environmental integrity will accelerate the pace of infrastructure development and domestic resource production, resulting in economic gains for America and reduced global emissions.
by Charles Hernick Inside Sources The future is here — if we clear the way for it. That message is loud and clear during National Clean Energy Week, taking place in Washington and with events around the country. Right now, groundbreaking advancements in energy technology have opened the door to new solutions for our nation’s growing […]
29 States have Restructured Markets for electricity and/or gas. Texas is the leader, where more than 85% of residents have access to a competitive energy market. Graphic: https://www.electricchoice.com/map-deregulated-energy-markets/ Competition benefits the consumer In the decades since deregulation started, competitive energy markets have delivered reliable service to individuals at lower cost. Freedom to choose in electricity markets […]
New policy paper describes methods to accelerate advanced energy investment and innovation, drive economic growth, and reduce costs to consumers August 2, 2018, Washington, D.C. — Today, Advanced Energy Economy (AEE) and Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions Forum (CRES Forum) released a policy paper outlining five recommendations to modernize the U.S. electric power grid. By […]
Increasing investment opportunity in clean energy Leveling the playing field for energy technologiesLowering the cost of capital for renewable energy projects, energy efficiency, carbon capture, and other next-generation energy sourcesCreating options for investors that do not rely on tax credits A Master Limited Partnership (MLP) is a form of business venture commonly used in the […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Anna Epstein [email protected] WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) Forum released the following statement praising Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC) unanimous vote finalizing a rulemaking on energy storage and providing a process to allow for aggregated distributed energy resources (DERs) to compete in wholesale markets. “In order […]
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 the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC) final ruling regarding the Department of Energy’s grid proposal. “A thoughtful conversation about the state of America’s electrical grid was […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, D.C., December 6, 2017 – Today, the Affordable Energy Coalition (AEC) welcomed the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE), American Conservation Coalition (ACC), and Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions Forum (CRES Forum) as new members. The AEC represents a diverse group of organizations focused on keeping energy affordable for American […]
DATE: October 18, 2017 FROM: Charles Hernick, Director of Policy and Advocacy, CRES Forum TO: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission RE: […]