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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Advocate Puts Full Court Pressure on Utilities — Episode 209 of Local Energy Rules

Posted May 9, 2024 • 00:49:34

Advocating for a distributed, democratized clean energy transition involves a never-ending series of legal and regulatory battles. For this episode...

Standing Rock’s Wind Project Puts People First — Episode 208 of Local Energy Rules

Posted April 24, 2024 • 00:53:44

A community-owned clean energy project has a lot more to offer than just electricity. For this episode of the Local Energy Rules Podcast, host John...

Ann Arbor’s Public Pathway to Reliable Power — Episode 207 of Local Energy Rules

Posted April 12, 2024 • 00:38:24

DTE Energy is not meeting Ann Arbor’s needs for reliable, renewable electricity. Could a municipal takeover be the answer to residents’ pleas? For...

A San Diego Solar Takeover — Episode 206 of Local Energy Rules

Posted March 27, 2024 • 00:52:09

Local solar offers relief from exorbitant electric rates, but San Diego may need a different utility business model to see dramatic savings. For this...

Arizona’s High Stakes Utility Election — Episode 205 of Local Energy Rules

Posted March 13, 2024 • 00:23:13

An April election could make an Arizona utility accountable to all of its customers. For this episode of the Local Energy Rules Podcast, host John Farrell...