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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How Utilities Neglect Certain Customers

Posted August 2, 2023 • 00:28:08

Alex Hill discusses a report on utility redlining in electric distribution, the impacts of inadequate grid infrastructure, and how the report helped...

13 States Flunk This Standard Test

Posted July 19, 2023 • 00:49:30

Mari Hernandez explains why we need transparent and efficient interconnection standards, how the regulatory landscape can adapt to new technologies,...

Utilities Gamble With Household Money

Posted July 5, 2023 • 00:26:10

Tony Bartelme discusses how utilities have wagered and lost billions of customer dollars, why customers are on the hook when utilities take financial...

How Cities Can Steer State Action

Posted June 21, 2023 • 00:39:10

Stacy Miller explains how she represents the city of Minneapolis in state forums, including the Public Utilities Commission, and what’s at stake in...

Scoring Justice in Clean Energy Standards

Posted June 7, 2023 • 00:49:48

Haley Havens explains the ways that states can advance equity through their clean energy standards and how Minnesota’s 2023 standard performs on the...