President · C3 Solutions
Nick Loris is president of C3 Solutions. He researches energy and environmental policy, including nuclear power, natural resources, subsidies, and the role of markets in reducing emissions. He previously worked at The Heritage Foundation and has testified before congressional committees.
Infrastructure
Permitting reform is not a one-and-done fix. It will take bold reform at the federal and state levels to capitalize on America’s energy abundance and technological innovation.
Energy
Amazon's backing of advanced nuclear signals a positive shift in how large-scale energy users approach energy needs and environmental ambitions.
Energy
Support for nuclear power is continuing to grow as more people recognize that it is a source of dependable, emissions-free energy.
Energy
An economic freedom agenda would reduce deficits and energy costs, strengthen energy security, and help stabilize the climate.
Conservation
While there’s much more work for Washington to do, these House-passed bills are a step in the right direction.
Energy
If countries and financial institutions are to make good on their commitments to nuclear energy, bold policy reform is necessary.
Environment
Protecting Americans’ investment and retirement accounts should be a top priority for lawmakers, and a noncontroversial one at that. The path to doing so is by reducing government interference in investment strategies and empowering market actors to make their own choices.
Transportation
While trucks are indeed becoming cleaner, data clearly shows that rail has many economic and environmental advantages over trucking.
Environment
The Bantam facility in Oklahoma is an encouraging sign that innovators in the private sector are ahead of schedule.
Environment
It’s wishful thinking to assume climate change is one of the most important issues leading up to November. It’s not. And that’s okay.
Energy
For nuclear power to be successful in Italy and elsewhere, policymakers must take on the difficult challenge of reducing government-imposed barriers and open markets to trade, investment, and innovation.
Energy
While more reforms will be needed, the Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024 is a good start.
