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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DIY Plug-In Solar Is On The Way — Episode 261 of Local Energy Rules

Posted December 31, 202500:36:04

These plug-in devices bypass utility hassles to offer cheap, convenient power for everyone.| Show page available: https://ilsr.org/article/energy-democracy/plug-in-solar-ler261/| Listen...

Public Power Can Tackle The Affordability Crisis — Episode 260 of Local Energy Rules

Posted December 17, 202500:52:09

Learn how public power can tackle the affordability crisis.

Cutting Tax Credit Losses With Third-Party Ownership — (Bonus) Episode 259 of Local Energy Rules

Posted December 10, 202500:25:48

The solar tax credit landscape is changing. Third-party ownership could be one way to cut losses.| Show page available: https://ilsr.org/article/energy-democracy/third-party-ownership-ler259/| Listen...

Leveraging Distributed Power Plants To Lower Costs — (Bonus) Episode 258 of Local Energy Rules

Posted December 3, 202500:14:48

Learn about pending Minnesota legislation to enable distributed power plants and their potential impact on energy affordability.| Show page available:...

A Blueprint for Scalable Cooperative Solar Energy — Episode 257 of Local Energy Rules

Posted December 3, 202500:47:53

What happens when you combine cooperative solar ownership with a clever standardized design meant to match the scale and capacity of local communities...