Policy
Across the country, energy demand is rising. Data centers, advanced manufacturing, population growth, and electrification are all putting new pressure on the grid.
Unfortunately, that has spilled over and is now also putting pressure on your wallet. If Florida wants to lower electricity costs and attract continued investment, the state needs to take the driver’s seat. House Bill 1461 does exactly that. It sets Florida up to lead the nation in energy innovation and, at the same time, help spur continued economic growth.
By Josh T. Smith and Mark Miller4 min readFebruary 26, 2026
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Environment
Trump-era tax cuts and full expensing offer a pro-growth alternative to IRA subsidies, boosting innovation, ensuring business certainty, and advancing clean energy.
By Josh T. Smith and Nick Loris4 min readMay 28, 2025
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Economics
With the crafting of a reconciliation package in full swing, the fate of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) hangs in the balance. Much of the discussion in Washington has centered on what will happen to the energy tax credits. In a new paper, we outline how full expensing is a pro-growth, pro-environment policy that doesn’t pick winners and losers.
By Josh T. Smith and Nick Loris5 min readMay 8, 2025
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