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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Voices of 100%: Gainesville’s Utilities Craft Path to Zero Carbon

Posted October 7, 2020 • 00:29:16

For this episode of the Voices of 100% series, host John Farrell speaks with city commissioner Adrian Hayes-Santos and climate advocate Bob Tancig of...

Optimistic Pueblo is Outspent in First Attempt at Utility Takeover

Posted September 23, 2020 • 00:28:11

In this episode of the Local Energy Rules podcast, host John Farrell speaks with Jamie Valdez about Pueblo, Colo.’s efforts to transition to municipal...

Voices of 100%: Arkansas City Advances its Energy Action Plan

Posted September 9, 2020 • 00:26:28

For this episode of the Voices of 100% series, host John Farrell speaks with Mayor Lioneld Jordan and Environmental Director Peter Nierengarten of Fayetteville,...

The Secret to Low Cost, Low Carbon Home Heating? Your Water Pipes

Posted August 26, 2020 • 00:40:25

In this episode of the Local Energy Rules podcast, host John Farrell speaks with Jay Egg, a geothermal expert, about successful water main geothermal...

Voices of 100%: Midway to Local Goal, Missoula Seeks New Clean Energy

Posted August 12, 2020 • 00:31:12

In this episode of our Voices of 100% series, host John Farrell speaks with two 100% renewable leaders in Missoula, Mont.: City Council President Bryan...