Energy Policy Analyst and Author

Amory Lovins

1 article 2010

Amory Lovins is a physicist, environmental scientist, and cofounder of the Rocky Mountain Institute, known for his influential work on energy policy and efficiency. A prominent advocate for soft energy paths and renewable resources, he has been a leading voice in debates over nuclear power and energy economics for decades. He contributed to The Weekly Standard with a critique of nuclear energy policy.

Nuclear Socialism

October 25, 2010 · Energy, Magazine

Given Americans’ increasing anxiety over made-in-Washington socialism, it’s a wonder that the nuclear power industry has escaped scrutiny for so long. The federal government socializes the risk of investing in nuclear power while pri-vatizing profits. This same formula drove the frenzied…