CRES Forum

CRES Forum today published a white paper “Crossing the Innovation Valley of Death: Federal Policy for American Energy Dominance,” authored by Michael Yancey, Director of Congressional Policy at CRES Forum. The paper examines the structural barriers preventing American energy technologies from reaching commercial scale, and what Congress can do about it. “Innovation has been the center point of American culture from the invention of the solar cell to the pioneering of hydraulic fracturing, but today foreign adversaries rival, and in some measures have surpassed, U.S. investment in energy research and development. Winning the energy innovation race is not just an environmental or economic imperative, it is a matter of national security.” - @heather_reams, CRES Forum President & CEO Read the full white paper: cresforum.org/publications/c…

On Tuesday, we co-hosted "Heatmap in D.C.: The Path to Energy Growth" with @heatmap_news — a conversation on fixing America's permitting system and building the energy infrastructure our nation needs. @robinsonmeyer sat down with @RepMikeLawler, who made it clear: permitting reform is not optional, it is essential. @goodjillian sat down with CRES Forum President & CEO @Heather_Reams to discuss meeting rising energy demand and how Congress is stepping up for America's energy future. America's energy dominance depends on an all-of-the-above strategy and a faster, more structured permitting process. 💪 Thanks to everyone who joined us! (📸Taylor Mickal)

@ENERGY Today's CRES Academy session on grid reliability and resilience wouldn't have been possible without our outstanding panel. Thank you to: 🎤Adnan Khan – @Honeywell 🎤@KellenSchefter – @Edison_Electric 🎤Harmony Barbera – @PGE4Me & our moderator @ThomasFoolery55

We were grateful to have Emily Burdick, Chief of Staff at @ENERGY’s Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response join today’s session and share her insights into the work being done at the executive level to secure grid reliability. Her insights on protecting America's energy systems from cyber and physical threats were invaluable.

Thank you to everyone who joined us today for our 4th CRES Academy 2026 session! A special thank you to our speakers who shared their expertise on grid reliability, resilience, and innovation. These conversations are what make CRES Academy so special. We look forward to seeing everyone at the 2026 CRES Academy graduation next!

Join CRES Forum and @heatmap_news TONIGHT in Washington, D.C. for two important conversations on the path to permitting reform! 📢@RepMikeLawler sits down with Heatmap to discuss the path to bipartisan permitting reform in Congress 📢@heather_reams joins Heatmap to chat permitting reform in practice for industry leaders You won't want to miss it! Register now! ⬇️ luma.com/soab04oy

HAPPENING TOMORROW ⚡ CRES Forum and @heatmap_news are co-presenting "Heatmap in D.C.: The Path to Energy Growth" — exploring what it will take to fix America's permitting system and build the energy infrastructure our nation needs. Featuring @RepMikeLawler, @heather_reams, @RobinsonMeyer and @goodjillian 📅 April 28 | Arlo Washington DC 🎟️ luma.com/soab04oy

Yesterday, CRES Forum President & CEO @Heather_Reams joined @Heatmap_News' @NicoLauricella at @SFClimateWeek to discuss how electrification, AI and data centers are reshaping America's energy future. Offering a Washington insider’s perspective, Heather shared how policies prioritizing permitting reform and an all-of-the-above energy approach are essential to winning the global AI race. Thank you to everyone who came!

Next week, CRES Forum President and CEO @heather_reams and the CRES Forum team are heading to @SFClimateWeek! We’re excited to join important conversations around AI, data centers, technology investment and the future of clean energy. We look forward to connecting with new partners, innovators and leaders shaping a cleaner, more reliable energy future.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for CRES Academy's most recent session: America Runs on Everything: The Fuels of Today and Tomorrow! From the gasoline and diesel we rely on today to the hydrogen, ammonia, renewable natural gas and sustainable aviation fuel of tomorrow, the American economy runs on an abundance of diverse fuels. To break down the evolving fuel landscape, CRES Forum was proud to host experts from @topsoe_official, @USChamber and ExxonMobile!

China controls over 80% of rare earth mineral production. To secure our energy and national security, we must increase domestic mining and processing to reduce reliance on hostile foreign suppliers.

As global disruptions, geopolitical tensions and rising demand for energy cause challenges, onshoring supply chains can enhance U.S. energy security, create high-quality jobs and drive economic growth. To explore this further, CRES Forum hosted an important conversation bringing together top government and industry voices to discuss the need for federal policies to support accelerated investments in our energy supply chains. Read more below! cresforum.org/blog/recap-cre…

Private sector fusion energy just took a big step forward. @Helion_Energy's newest prototype recently reached 150 million°C, the hottest ever for any fusion startup. American innovators are turning a long-shot energy dream into something real. Read our full blog to learn more! cresforum.org/blog/nuclear-f…

Fact: Data centers are now a dominant force behind rising power demand and grid constraints. In the Northeast, wholesale prices jumped as much as 62% last year. The solution? More supply. We need an all-of-the-above portfolio—from natural gas to solar—to keep energy affordable for every American family. Read more. realclearenergy.org/articles/2026/…

This week we marked our second CRES Academy! CRES Forum brought together dozens of Congressional staffers, industry leaders and Trump Administration staff to highlight the importance of modernizing America’s outdated permitting processes and discuss the need to update how our nation plans, develops and builds. Read more!⬇️ cresforum.org/blog/recap-cre…

Fact: Data centers are now a dominant force behind rising power demand and grid constraints. In the Northeast, wholesale prices jumped as much as 62% last year. The solution? More supply. We need an all-of-the-above portfolio—from natural gas to solar—to keep energy affordable for every American family. realclearenergy.org/articles/2026/…

As reported in @POLITICOPro Morning Energy, we sent a clear message to Senate leadership: Delaying until the next Congress isn't an option. Our national security, energy affordability and environment depend on cutting the red tape this year.

Thanks to all those who joined CRES Academy’s first session of 2026! We brought together dozens of Capitol Hill staffers and energy industry leaders to discuss the need to build and expand America’s energy capacity, while highlighting the importance of upgrading America’s existing grid technology to keep up with demand.