ENERGY INNOVATION

We are champions for the public good. We believe that societal welfare is defined by more than the aggregation of narrowly defined individual rights and that policies that privilege individual self-interest and rights over the broader public interest and civic duties are often short-sighted and harmful... We believe disruptive innovation almost always leads to economic and social progress. While we recognize that innovation often involves a process of "creative destruction," which can threaten the established order among companies, industries, and occupations, we believe that the role of government is not to protect competitors of any type or size from change; if anything, it is to accelerate innovation. But at the same time, governments should help communities and individuals dislocated by technological advancement adapt and make successful transitions... We are international in our outlook. While ITIF is based in Washington, DC, our mission is to advance innovation globally. We..

Primary location: Washington United States