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Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES)
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February 21, 2024
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Reams Report
Dear Friends and Colleagues,
President Biden announced a de facto ban on U.S. liquified natural gas (LNG) exports, and Republicans in Congress—with help from CRES—are fighting back. We know U.S. LNG is among the cleanest in the world, and by cutting off exports to our allies, the Biden Administration is forcing countries that currently rely on American LNG to look to dirtier sources of natural gas while lining the pockets of hostile nations. Our friends abroad – like the European Union – will be forced to turn to Russian natural gas, which when exported to Europe has a 41 percent higher emissions profile than U.S. LNG exported to the same location.
While the radical left ignores that this decision will result in higher global emissions, Republicans are making it known in letters to the administration, on the House floor and on social media that what’s best for the planet is leveraging cleaner American production.
It is clear this export pause is a political move by the Biden Administration in an attempt to please the far-left flank of voters in an election year, and any effort to claim this decision was made in the name of battling climate change is offensive to organizations, like CRES, who know the truth.
I joined Congressional Western Caucus Chairman Dan Newhouse (R-Wash.), Rep. August Pfluger (R-Texas) and Rep. Buddy Carter (R-Ga.) at a Western Caucus Foundation briefing to discuss the importance of American LNG. The briefing came on the heels of House passage of?Rep. Pfluger’s Unlocking Our Domestic LNG Potential Act by a bipartisan vote. CRES supports the legislation because we recognize it will empower the United States to do what we do best: produce clean, affordable and reliable energy while reducing global emissions.
The bill now heads to the Senate, where Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) is leading the charge. The Biden Administration should be promoting, rather than restricting, the United States’ ability to export our world-class natural gas.??
Sincerely,
Heather Reams?
CRES President?
WHAT CRES IS HEARING
“We have to make a decision; do we hate emissions? Or do we just hate fossil fuels? If the world hates emissions, U.S. LNG exports are key to that reduction.” — Rep. John Curtis (R-Utah) during a House Committee on Energy and Commerce Energy, Climate and Grid Security Subcommittee hearing on U.S. LNG.
“I come from the state of Iowa. I also happen to be the vice chair of the Conservative Climate Caucus. Iowa has over 50 percent of its energy from renewables to include biofuels, biomass, compressed renewable, natural gas, manure – you name it. We can both have a cleaner, healthier planet and climate as well as grow our economy and have affordable, reliable, secure and abundant energy.”? — Rep. Mariannette?Miller-Meeks (R-Iowa)?during a House Committee on Energy and Commerce Energy, Climate and Grid Security Subcommittee hearing on why U.S. LNG is critical for reducing global emissions.
WHAT CRES IS SAYING
About the 2024 Sustainable Energy in America Factbook...
“The Business Council for Sustainable Energy (BCSE) Factbook is a pivotal tool that not only provides us with a snapshot?of clean energy development in the United States, but it also exposes the regulatory hurdles and permitting challenges that block economy-boosting clean energy projects. CRES Forum is a proud sponsor of the 2024 Sustainable Energy in America Factbook because its findings are imperative to harnessing the economic and environmental potential that clean energy offers to the United States.” ?— CRES Forum President Heather Reams about the 2024 Sustainable Energy in America Factbook produced by the Business Council for Sustainable Energy (BCSE) and BloombergNEF. CRES Forum is a proud sponsor of the Factbook, which will be released tomorrow, February 21. Find more information HERE.
About House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.)...
“Chair Rodgers has been a guiding force on the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee and a true clean energy champion—strengthening America’s energy sector and economy by promoting policies that advance clean energy technologies and reduce global emissions.”? — CRES President Heather Reams in a statement in response to the announcement that Chair Rodgers would not seek re-election. Read her full statement HERE.
?WHAT CRES IS DOING
Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) and CRES Forum published our 2023 Annual Report, which highlights many of the great things accomplished last year. From publishing important policy materials and engaging Republican lawmakers on Capitol Hill to National Clean Energy Week , there is a lot to celebrate. Last year was a year of growth for CRES, and the team looks forward to continuing this momentum in 2024. You can read the full report HERE.
CRES Forum convened a hydrogen industry roundtable for policy experts and industry leaders to discuss the recently released draft Treasury guidance on 45V tax credits. Learn more about the 45V tax credits in a recent CRES Forum policy blog HERE.
CRES Forum hosted the first Cool Conservative Communicators Collaborating on Climate Change with CRES Forum (C6WC) event of the year. Congressional staff and Capitol Hill reporters gathered over Valentine's Day cocktails and snacks to network and discuss the latest clean energy developments.
WE'RE HIRING
CRES is continuing to grow, and we're bolstering our team! If clean energy stirs your passion and you're keen to join a team promoting practical, conservative energy solutions, we want to hear from you! Find out more about our opportunities below and apply at [email protected].
WHAT CRES IS WRITING
Hydrogen has been dubbed the “Swiss army knife” of clean energy, given its potential to become a tool to cut emissions in key sectors, as well as to assert U.S. global energy leadership and increase our nation’s competitive edge. According to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) , switching to low-emissions hydrogen in hard-to-abate sectors could reduce U.S. CO2 emissions by up to 10 percent from 2005 levels by 2050.?CRES Forum examines new guidance for the Section 45V credit for production of clean hydrogen in the most recent edition of our policy blog, Right on Energy.??
As the world’s attention shifted to Dubai to discuss the future of energy across the globe, the Conservative Climate Foundation hosted a two-part panel at the Atlantic Council COP28 UAE Green Zone hub. The first part, which was moderated by Jennifer Gordon of the Atlantic Council, featured Rep. Jeff Duncan (R-S.C.), Rep. Diana DeGette, (D-Colo.) and Rep. Brandon Williams (R-N.Y.) who discussed the future of nuclear energy in the United States.
WHAT CRES IS READING
Senators Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) and Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.):?The European Union Wants to Tax American Producers: Here’s How We Can Protect Our Industries?— The Epoch Times ?
How the Rockefellers and Billionaire Donors Pressured Biden on LNG Exports?— The Wall Street Journal
Biden’s attack on American natural gas jeopardizes our energy security and leadership?— The Washington Examiner
Can Republicans lead on climate issues??—?The Washington Examiner
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