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Reflecting on Eight Years of Conservative Clean Energy

I just celebrated my eighth anniversary running Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES). This milestone represents eight years of working to ensure Republicans have a seat at the table to discuss the benefits of unleashing American energy while lowering emissions. 

During this time, I witnessed three presidential elections—each with its own nuances—and saw their impact on our nation’s political climate and public opinion. While clean energy and climate issues rarely break into the top concerns of voters, consistently voters poll highly on their desire for reliable, affordable and clean energy. CRES polling also consistently shows that 71% of voters believe that the federal government has a role in accelerating the deployment and use of clean energy. 

It’s often forgotten that Republicans are the original champions of the environment. President Theodore Roosevelt was our nation’s proudest conservationist and President Richard Nixon created the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).  

Read more in RealClearEnergy here.

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