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Friends and Colleagues,
Permitting reform remains a top priority this week, and CRES is working to build upon the momentum from the recent Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) hearing. We were encouraged to see a showing of bipartisan support for permitting reform and are grateful for Chairman Shelley Moore Capito’s steadfast leadership on the issue. We hope this alignment will translate into collaborative, durable policy making.
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Last week, CRES Forum was proud to host its first policy roundtable of the year, featuring lawmakers and stakeholders from various regions of the country discussing the importance of a diverse energy mix—including solar, nuclear, wind, and critical minerals—and how abundance of resources varies by state. We were thrilled to welcome Reps. Buddy Carter (R-Ga.), Juan Ciscomani (R-Ariz.) and Dan Newhouse (R-Wash.) for the discussion.
This discussion carried over to the National Association of State Energy Official’s 2026 Energy Policy Outlook Conference where I joined as a panelist for a conversation about permitting reform. This particular event highlighted the broad consensus on a true “all-of-the above-energy” strategy and the benefits of regional energy sources that keep our country strong, as well as the important nexus between state leaders and federal officials.
At CRES, we know enacting permitting reform is critical to allow Americans and U.S. businesses to bring new energy resources online to meet our nation’s growing energy needs. It is undeniable that we need to reform our process in a technologically neutral way that offers business and project certainty. Now is the time for momentum to continue toward real progress to ultimately reinvigorate communities across the country desperate for infrastructure upgrades and new economic opportunities.
As always, we’ll continue to monitor updates and engage where we can to support commonsense policy, and we promise to keep you all up to date on the latest developments.
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Heather Reams
CRES President and CEO
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“[A permitting reform bill must be] project neutral [and give developers] predictability, consistency and finality in securing permits.” – Senator Shelley Moore Capito in a statement. |
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“When energy infrastructure is delayed, it affects reliability, affordability and our ability to meet the growing demand.” – Senator John Curtis in a statement.
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"In the case of permitting reform, we have an opportunity to line up all the incentives." – Senator Kevin Cramer in a statement.
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“It’s [permitting reform] good for America, it’s good for American businesses, it’s good the for the American worker and I hope we will get this done.” – Senator Jon Husted in a statement.
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“For the United States to be dominant in AI, we must be the ones to actually develop and deploy these new technologies at scale.” – Chairman Brett Guthrie in a statement.
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CRES Forum: Unleashing Energy: Removing Regional Obstacles for Growth
CRES Forum recently hosted a reception entitled, “Unleashing Energy: Removing Regional Obstacles for Growth,” alongside members of Congress driving commonsense solutions to meet America’s growing energy demand. CRES Forum was thrilled to host Conservative Climate Caucus Chair Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-Iowa) and Rep. Andrew Garbarino (R-N.Y.) who highlighted the power of clean energy in their states and the urgent need to get bipartisan permitting reform across the finish line.
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NASEO’s 2026 Energy Policy Outlook Conference
CRES President and CEO Heather participated in the National State Energy Official’s 2026 Energy Policy Outlook Conference in Washington, D.C. She joined participants from Maine’s Department of Energy Resources and the Energy Futures Initiative (EFI) to discuss a wide range of topics including permitting reform, the impact of political pendulum swings regarding business certainty and what Congress is doing right now to advance meaningful energy legislation.
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CRES Forum: DOE is Prioritizing a New Era for Nuclear
CRES Forum staff recently penned a blog discussing the power of nuclear energy and its capabilities to power next-gen technology. As more and more industries seek readily available power, nuclear stands out as a strong potential option, now with more federal support from the Department of Energy.
CRES Forum: Clean Hydrogen: Driving American Industrial Competitiveness
CRES Forum staff penned a recent issue brief highlighting clean hydrogen and its potential to be a transformative tool 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 global emissions.
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