In May 2025, President Trump issued Executive Order 14300, Ordering the Reform of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), mandating a modernization of U.S. radiation protection standards. The order explicitly calls for a re-evaluation of the Linear No-Threshold (LNT) model and the ALARA principle (As Low As Reasonably Achievable).1 These two frameworks have guided nuclear regulation...
Nick Loris, Executive Vice President of Public Policy at C3 Solutions, testified before the House Committee on Natural Resources in support of the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act. He emphasized that outdated and overly burdensome permitting processes, particularly under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), are undermining America’s ability to meet its...
America has the most advanced and innovative energy companies and venture capital ecosystem, which are investing billions of dollars to address the challenges of tomorrow’s energy supply. Those challenges are expected to be significant, as electricity demand surges due to the growth of artificial intelligence and domestic reshoring. Energy costs and security are at the...
Conservatives, libertarians, and classical liberals have long advocated for less government intervention in energy markets. Freer markets encourage competition, which attracts more resources and innova-tive technologies and results in an energy supply that is more reliable and affordable. However, U.S. energy markets are far from free. Government subsidies, regulations, and mandates at the local, state,...
In this joint white paper, Nick Loris—Executive Vice President of Policy at C3 Solutions—and Josh T. Smith—energy‑policy lead at the Abundance Institute and visiting fellow with C3—propose replacing today’s patchwork of clean‑energy tax credits with permanent, economy‑wide full expensing for all new capital investments and R&D. Immediate expensing lets businesses deduct the entire cost of plant, equipment, and research in the year the spending occurs,...
Affordable, reliable transportation is the backbone of American prosperity, touching everything from family budgets to national competitiveness. In this white paper, we explain how a modernized, innovation‑friendly policy framework can both strengthen supply chains and accelerate environmental progress. Drawing on the sector’s track record of dramatic pollution cuts—cars and trucks are now 99 percent cleaner than...
China’s energy landscape presents a complex paradox: while Beijing aggressively invests in clean energy technologies—such as solar, wind, and nuclear power—it remains heavily reliant on fossil fuels, particularly coal, and faces significant environmental and human rights challenges. “China Is No Green Energy Darling” critically examines how China’s state-driven, market-disrupting energy strategy seeks to balance these...
As Goes Texas, So Can the World Foreword by Jodey Arrington, U.S. Representative for Texas’ 19th Congressional District The world needs more energy. Whether delivering electricity to a community in Africa for the first time or powering the data center revolution, energy access is essential for human flourishing. While many global politicians and business leaders...
Climate policy has been largely driven by two overarching narratives: decoupling vs degrowth. The degrowth mentality is that people consume too much, and restricting economic activity is a necessary means to combat climate change. Degrowth policies will trap people in poverty, restrict access to energy, and purposely constrain levels of prosperity and human well-being. That...
Air pollution is one of the highest causes of premature death in the world. The World Health Organization estimates that ambient air pollution and household air pollution cause 6.7 million premature deaths annually.1 More than 2 billion people live in water-stressed countries where the demand for clean water outpaces supply because supplies or infrastructure are...
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