WASHINGTON – In celebration of the 8th Annual National Clean Energy Week (NCEW), the Washington Times published a special print and online edition featuring commentary from federal and state lawmakers, as well as energy industry leaders, who recognize the importance of U.S. clean energy leadership and the impact clean energy technology makes in communities nationwide. 

The special edition includes pieces from Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.), Sen. Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.), Rep. Buddy Carter (R-Ga.), Rep. Greg Murphy (R-N.C.), Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-Wash.), NCEW Chair and CRES President Heather Reams and many more.  

“From the solar panels in Arizona and wind farms in Iowa to the nuclear plants in the Southeast and hydropower dams in the West, clean energy is happening all around us providing an excellent opportunity for the United States to lead the world in clean energy innovation and emissions reduction,” wrote Heather Reams, chair of NCEW and president of Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) Forum, in her opinion piece for the Washington Times Special Edition. “The United States is home to the brightest minds in the world, which is why there is no excuse for us not to continue leading the world in energy development and emissions reduction.” 

Full list of pieces included in the special: 

Americans want clean, affordable, and reliable domestic energy by Heather Reams, Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) Forum 

Congress must continue to invest in the security that comes from domestic battery innovation by Roger Miksad, Battery Council International 

It’s time to hold China accountable on pollution by U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) 

There is no clean energy plan without nuclear by U. S. Sen. Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) 

 A policy roadmap for the reliable electricity Americans deserve by Todd Snitchler, Electric Power Supply Association (EPSA) 

 For energy reliability, we need natural gas by Amy Andryszak, Interstate National Gas Association of America (INNGA) 

 Clean energy starts with permitting reform by U.S. Rep. Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) 

 Our energy permitting process is BANANAs by U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter (R-Ga.) 

 Coastal communities need a sustainable future by U.S. Rep. Greg Murphy (R-N.C.) 

 Why offshore wind is key to U.S. energy dominance and continuous economic growth by Christopher Minardi, Nexans 

 Securing a cleaner energy future for North Carolina by North Carolina State Rep. Kyle Hall 

 Rolling on the river: Hydropower as a reliable form of clean energy by U.S. Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-Wash.) 

 Celebrating National Clean Energy Week in Iowa by Iowa State Sen. Mike Klimesh 

 Hoosiers can be leaders in U.S. energy independence by Indiana State Rep. Kyle Pierce 

 Clean Energy Week, North Dakota-style by Grand Forks, N.D., Mayor Brandon Bochenski 

You can read the Washington Times NCEW Special Edition online HERE.   

NCEW was founded in 2017 as a bipartisan forum to bring together clean energy leaders and advocates across America. The week contains engaging programming such as the Policymakers Symposium – a two-day in person event convening elected officials, business leaders, advocates, policymakers, investors and trade associations from all perspectives who are dedicated to advancing clean energy. 

If you missed any of the 2024 Policymakers Symposium, free video recordings from all the live keynote addresses and panel discussions will be available on-demand on NCEW’s YouTube channel. 

Stay tuned for more information about NCEW 2025, happening September 22-26, at www.nationalcleanenergyweek.org, including sponsorship opportunities, in-person events and registration for next year’s Policymakers Symposium.