R&D Policy Explainer: Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E)
Mission and Purpose The Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) mission is to advance “high-potential, high-impact energy technologies that are too early for private-sector investment.” Housed within the Department of Energy, ARPA-E has a particular focus on industries and technologies that are related to the use, generation, and storage of energy. The work of ARPA-E is […]
R&D Policy Explainer: The Agriculture Advanced Research and Development Authority (AgARDA)
Mission and Purpose The Agriculture Advanced Research and Development Authority (AgARDA) supports research that addresses emerging problems such as plant disease, veterinary biological threats, and engineering agricultural advancements, among others. Authorized in the 2018 Farm Bill, AgARDA is an expansion of the efforts set forth by Congress to explore gaps in agricultural research. AgARDA can […]
R&D Policy Explainer: The Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR)
Mission and Purpose The Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research is committed to “support pioneering science to provide everyone access to affordable, nutritious food grown on thriving farms.” FFAR executes its mission by building public-private partnerships to deliver bold science research and to invest in the future agricultural workforce. FFAR funds innovative research in agricultural […]
A Free Enterprise Approach to ESG — Maximizing Investor Returns for the Benefit of People and the Planet
Key Takeaways Summary The environmental, social and governance (ESG) movement is a lightning rod for companies, investors, policymakers, and the public. While there has always been an intersection of culture and capitalism, the emergence of ESG and regulatory and legislative initiatives has widened the left-right divide. Criticism of the “E” in ESG investing spans the […]
Free Economies are Clean Economies 2023
Foreword by Chris Wright, Chief Executive Officer, Liberty Energy There are two broad approaches to problem solving: top down, or from the bottom up. Top-down approaches include presidential edicts, bureaucratic orders and government intervention. Bottom-up solutions include believing in people, individual empowerment and free market approaches.ther. By measuring levels of economic freedom across regions and […]
Response to DOE’s Request for Information—Foundation for Energy Security and Innovation (FESI)
The Conservative Coalition for Climate Solutions (C3 Solutions) welcomes the opportunity to respond to DOE’s Request for Information—Foundation for Energy Security and Innovation (FESI) 6450-01-P, published on February 8, 2023. C3 Solutions is a non-partisan 501(c)(3) think tank focused on accelerating innovation to meet America and the world’s greatest energy and environmental challenges. We believe […]
TESTIMONY: A Burning Issue: The Economic Costs of Wildfires
The following is an excerpt from Nick Loris’ testimony to the Senate Banking Committee on March 8, 2023, on the economic costs of wildfires. Watch the full hearing here. Thank you for this opportunity to appear before the committee to discuss the economic costs of wildfires. My written testimony consists of the following sections: The […]
TESTIMONY: Dependence on Foreign Adversaries: America’s Critical Minerals Crisis
The following is an excerpt from Nick Loris’ testimony to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations of the House Committee on Natural Resources on February 9, 2023. My name is Nick Loris, and I am the Vice President of Public Policy at the Conservative Coalition for Climate Solutions (C3 Solutions). Thank you for this opportunity […]
Conclusion: Economic Freedom is The Surest Route to Environmental Stewardship
Private property rights, strong institutions, regulatory efficiency, and open markets will drive economic growth and environmental performance in the right direction. Good governance and enforcing the rule of law are necessary to protect property rights and hold polluters accountable. Effective governments should direct public expenditures in ways that are responsive, transparent, outcome-based, and carefully weigh […]
Institutions Matter
For free, clean economies to thrive, they must have support from strong institutions. Property rights, for instance, do little good if they are not legally enforced and protected. Good governance holds polluters accountable and reduces corruption. As George Mason economist Tyler Cowen emphasizes, “A strong state is distinct from a very large or tyrannical state. […]