Local Energy Rules
This bi-weekly podcast from the Institute for Local Self-Reliance shares powerful stories of local renewable energy, from mayors discussing their city’s commitment to 100% renewable energy to tales of innovative community owned solar to questions about th
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The Utility Power Trip Behind Transmission Network Upgrades — Episode 266 of Local Energy Rules
Who should pay for upgrades to the high voltage transmission network?| Show page available: https://ilsr.org/article/energy-democracy/transmission-network-upgrades-ler266/| Listen...
How This City Got Low-Income Solar On The Utility’s Dime — Episode 265 of Local Energy Rules
San Diego may be the only city to have secured upfront funding from utility shareholders to make clean energy cheaper.| Show page available: https://ilsr.org/article/energy-democracy/San-Diego-franchise-agreement-ler265/| Listen...
A 2nd State Puts Utility Performance Over Profits — Episode 264 of Local Energy Rules
Oregon tries to tie utility profits to climate, cost, and reliability targets through performance-based regulation.| Show page available: https://ilsr.org/article/energy-democracy/oregon-performance-based-regulation-ler264/ Listen...
42 Million People Can Use this Toolkit to Lower Electric Bills — Episode 263 of Local Energy Rules
Rural electric co-op members should use this new toolkit to swap coal debt for clean, affordable energy.| Show page available: https://ilsr.org/article/energy-democracy/rural-electric-coop-toolkit-ler263/| Listen...
Solar and Portable Batteries Save Lives after Storms — Episode 262 of Local Energy Rules
NOLA’s Community Lighthouse initiative creates local hubs with rooftop solar and portable batteries to save lives after storms.| Show page available:...
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