For years, there has been a running narrative that conservatives are not committed to addressing our real and pressing climate challenges.  That is, in part, because the conversation has been dominated by those on the far left who advocate for extreme environmental policies that fail to account for the harsh economic consequences that would inevitably […]

North Carolina has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. While our official unemployment numbers put us roughly in the middle of the pack compared to other states, at 12.2 percent, it is still far too high. It’s time for our elected officials in Washington to step up and confront this problem head-on. Fortunately, we’ve […]

Democrats and liberals have driven the conversation around environmentalism and climate change for too long — and it has gotten us nowhere. The issue is so bogged down by partisan politics and unrealistic, radical proposals like the Green New Deal that it has effectively reached a legislative stalemate in Congress. Republicans in Washington and in […]

Never has there been a greater opportunity for conservatives to lead on clean energy than right now. The COVID-19 pandemic brought our nation’s economy to a near standstill, shuttering businesses and causing jobs to disappear almost overnight.

The past few days, leaders in the wind energy industry have been showcasing its impressive workforce and far-reaching economic impact, especially in rural communities, as part of the fourth annual celebration of American Wind Week, which continues through August 15th. CRES has supported this event since its inception, and we are proud to participate once again. It’s […]

The Pacific Northwest conjures up all sorts of Americana, from Lewis and Clark to the Cascade Mountains to the famous Grand Coulee Dam – the largest hydroelectric power plant in the United States capable of generating enough power for 2.3 million homes. That’s why it is fitting during this Independence Day week that we focus on this […]

The trend among conservative voters, especially the next generation, has never been more clearly in favor of clean energy. Our state is known for its hardworking, resilient people. Prior to being elected to the state Senate, I had the privilege of serving as a deputy commissioner of the Indiana Department of Workforce Development — and […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 25, 2020) – Today, Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES), a conservative organization advancing clean energy policies, and The Western Way (TWW), a free-market conservation organization, released a survey that found that two-thirds (67 percent) of Republican and Republican-leaning voters agree making investments in clean energy are important to our nation’s effort to rebuild the economy after […]

New England is well known for its distinctive seasons, rich history, and uniquely American culture. The northeast is the oldest established region in the country and the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution. But the states that comprise New England have come a long way from relying on factories and manufacturing to provide job opportunities. Today, […]

“Heather Reams also is concerned about climate change but her politics are more conservative and market-focused. She heads the group Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions. “If you’re going to put taxpayer money some place, put it where you’re going to get a good return and that is in clean energy,” says Reams. She says there are […]