Travis Fisher

Travis Fisher, Director of energy and environmental policy studies at the Cato Institute, discusses the urgent intersection of AI and energy policy. He highlights how outdated regulations hinder new energy generation just as AI demand soars. Travis argues for free-market solutions to foster innovation while mitigating risks to consumers. He emphasizes AI's potential to enhance human ingenuity in discovering new energy technologies and calls for permitting reforms to support infrastructure development. The conversation reveals how AI can create unprecedented opportunities across sectors.

Travis Fisher, Director of Energy and Environmental Policy Studies at Cato and former Department of Energy employee, discusses his role in an influential climate report. He highlights the importance of diverse scientific perspectives in climate debates. The conversation reveals how the EPA's 2009 endangerment finding affects U.S. regulations and emphasizes the need for sound economic arguments in environmental policy. Fisher advocates for a return to Congressional authority for more stable climate regulations, sparking a call for open dialogue in climate discussions.

Travis Fisher, a Cato scholar who co-authored a paper on the Inflation Reduction Act, discusses the unintended consequences of energy subsidies. He argues these subsidies could stifle innovation and burden taxpayers with a potential $4.7 trillion cost by 2050. The conversation highlights the complexities of tax credits and advocates for their repeal, suggesting it could lead to more efficient free enterprise and reduced government spending. Fisher emphasizes the need for sustainable fiscal policies moving forward.