Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions

Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) is an American non-profit organization based in Washington, D.C. that advocates for clean energy policy solutions in the United States.[1] CRES was founded in 2013 to engage Republican lawmakers in the national conversation about clean energy and promote the concept of energy policy as a nonpartisan issue.[2]

Lisa Murkowski, Kelly Ayotte and Joe Manchin discussing clean energy solutions at a CRES event in 2019.

History

CRES was founded by Republican grassroots organizer James Dozier in 2013.[1] On July 17, 2017, former U.S. Senator Kelly Ayotte was named as the organization’s senior advisor.[3] [4] [5] [6] [7]

CRES announced[8] Managing Director Heather Reams’ promotion to Executive Director and added Brandon Audap[9] to the roster as VP-government relations on January 7, 2019.

Activities

CRES supports Republican elected officials who sponsor clean energy legislation in federal and state elections.[10] During the 2018 midterm elections[11], CRES endorsed Representatives Mark Amodei, Carlos Curbelo, Brian Fitzpatrick, Cathy McMorris Rodgers, Tom Reed, and Elise Stefanik as incumbent candidates for the U.S. House. Rep. John Katko[12] also received an endorsement from CRES during the 2018 midterms. In 2017, CRES endorsed Ed Gillespie for Governor of Virginia and Jill Vogel for Lieutenant Governor of Virginia.[13] In 2016, CRES endorsed 29 candidates and spent $1.7 million on phone, radio and TV advertising in support of candidates for the U.S. Senate and House who have a track record of enacting renewable energy solutions. [14] In the 2014 midterm election cycle, CRES endorsed eight candidates and supported their campaign efforts with more than $1.5 million.[15]

During the week of March 11, 2019[16], conservative state representatives associated with CRES Forum, CRES’ nonprofit branch, flew into Washington D.C. to talk clean energy policy with Sens. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), Cory Gardner (R-Colo.), Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Reps. William Timmons (R-S.C.), Greg Pence (R-Ind.), Justin Amash (R-Mich.), Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.), Debbie Lesko (R-Ariz.) and Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.).

On February 15, 2019[17], CRES worked with ClearPath to release a white paper, "Clean Energy Solutions Must Include Nuclear," in cooperation with fellow energy organizations ClearPath, Center for Climate and Energy Solutions, and American Council for Capital Formation. The white paper cites nuclear energy’s importance in the transition to clean energy.

On November 29, 2018[18], CRES was one of many energy organizations who co-signed a letter to the US Senate and House leaderships, advocating for a modified tax code that would allow energy storage technology to be eligible for the Investment Tax Credit.

CRES formed the House Clean Energy and Innovation Working Group and the Senate Energy and Environment Working Group to help lawmakers collaborate on clean energy policy.[19] [20]

In celebration of National Clean Energy Week, on September 26, 2017, CRES hosted a Clean Energy Champion Awards Reception, where the organization recognized six Republican party elected officials as clean energy champions: Kim Reynolds, Brian Sandoval, Susan Collins, Thom Tillis, Cathy McMorris Rodgers and Mia Love.[21] [22] [23] [24] [25]

In 2018, CRES named six other elected officials as clean energy champions: Gary Herbert, Larry Hogan, Lisa Murkowski, Tom Reed, Tim Scott and Elise Stefanik. [26]

The organization also publishes polls that analyzes voters’ sentiments toward clean energy policies and the elected officials who support those solutions.[27] [28] [29]

Policy Areas

CRES works with clean energy policy and weighs in on other issue areas as they relate to clean energy, such as the Paris Agreement.[30] [31]

References
  1. Dozier, James (July 17, 2013). "GOP and Energy: It's Time for the Tail to Stop Wagging the Dog | Commentary". Roll Call.
  2. "A Call to Action: Conservatives and Climate". Roll Call. March 13, 2014.
  3. Glueck, Katie (July 17, 2017). "Kelly Ayotte's back — as an environmental advocate". McClatchy.
  4. DiStaso, John (July 17, 2017). "Ayotte named senior adviser to right-of-center energy-focused political group". WMUR.
  5. Gheorghiu, Iulia (August 31, 2017). "Ayotte Wants Both Parties to Move From Climate Debate to Collaboration". Morning Consult.
  6. Casey, Michael (August 24, 2017). "Ayotte: Congress should find common ground on clean energy". Associated Press.
  7. "Ayotte joins Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions". The Conway Daily Sun. July 18, 2017.
  8. Tamborrino, Kelsey (January 7, 2019). "Morning Energy: Shutdown continues to take its toll". Politico. Retrieved 18 April 2019.
  9. McCauley, Kevin (January 7, 2019). "Solar Power PR Pro Audap Plugs Into CRES". O'Dwyer's The Inside News of PR & Marketing Communications. Retrieved 18 April 2019.
  10. Volcovici, Valerie (October 13, 2016). "U.S. conservative group backs Republicans who favor clean energy". Reuters.
  11. Siciliano, John; Siegel, Josh (June 14, 2018). "Daily on Energy: Rick Perry jets off to G20 summit". Washington Examiner. Retrieved 18 April 2019.
  12. Harding, Robert (October 4, 2018). "Rep. John Katko lands endorsement from clean energy group". Auburn Citizen. Retrieved 18 April 2019.
  13. Adragna, Anthony (October 18, 2017). "Pruitt's Midwest charm offensive short on policy promises". Politico Pro.
  14. Glueck, Katie (July 17, 2017). "Kelly Ayotte's back — as an environmental advocate". McClatchy.
  15. Gunther, Marc (March 30, 2017). "Climate Converts: The Conservatives Who Are Switching Sides on Warming". Yale Environment 360.
  16. Meyer, Theodoric (March 13, 2019). "Politico Influence: Donnelly heads to K Street". Politico. Retrieved 18 April 2019.
  17. Tamborrino, Kelsey (February 15, 2019). "Morning Energy: Can you teach the old guard new tricks?". Politico. Retrieved 18 April 2019.
  18. Hill, Joshua S. (November 29, 2018). "US Energy Industry Urges Congress To Fix ITC Eligibility For Energy Storage". CleanTechnica. Retrieved 18 April 2019.
  19. Marshall, Reilly, Christa, Amanda (March 17, 2016). "House Republicans launch clean energy group". E&E Daily.
  20. Adragna, Anthony (May 17, 2017). "Senate GOP starts regulatory revamp push today". Politico Pro.
  21. Adragna, Anthony (September 27, 2017). "Fears of humanitarian crisis in Puerto Rico as federal response ramps up". Politico Pro.
  22. Reams, Heather (October 17, 2017). "Gov. Reynolds is a Clean Energy Champion". Des Moines Register.
  23. Reams, Heather (October 23, 2017). "Sandoval excels on clean energy". Las Vegas Sun.
  24. Reams, Heather (October 30, 2017). "CMR a leader on energy". The Spokesman-Review.
  25. Reams, Heather (October 20, 2017). "Rep. Love champions clean energy solutions". Deseret News.
  26. Siciliano, John; Siegel, Josh. "Daily on Energy, presented by CRES: Kavanaugh hearings can't suck the air out of the grid security debate". Washington Examiner. Retrieved 1 May 2019.
  27. "Court defends oil and gas waste rule, a win for New Mexico's kids and economy". KRWG. July 3, 2017.
  28. "Senate puts public health above party brand in vote to keep methane-gas rule". May 15, 2017.
  29. Rowland, Jenny (May 9, 2017). "Republicans' last-ditch effort to repeal methane rule will cost taxpayers $330 million per year". Think Progress.
  30. Easley, Henry, Fabian, Jonathan, Devin, Jordan (June 1, 2017). "How Trump left the Paris climate deal". The Hill.CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  31. Adragna, Anthony (May 31, 2017). "Trump plans Paris pullout". Politico Pro.
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