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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South Miami: A Bright Spot for Solar in Sunshine State — Episode 53 of Local Energy Rules Podcast

Posted April 11, 201800:23:50

Show page available: https://ilsr.org/south-miami-a-bright-spot-for-solar-in-sunshine-state-episode-53-of-local-energy-rules-podcast What can a small...

Getting San Diego Ready for 100% Renewable Energy — Episode 52 of Local Energy Rules Podcast

Posted March 14, 201800:21:21

More than 50 U.S. Cities have made commitments to reach 100 percent renewable electricity, but how do communities build the political will to adopt...

Video: How Communities Use Clean Energy to Build Local Power - Alternative Energy Resources Expo

Posted January 22, 201800:41:30

In October 2017, John Farrell gave a keynote address to the annual meeting and expo of AERO, a Montana organization with a similar mission of empowering...

Electric Vehicles Unlock Local Energy Benefits, Deliver Cost Savings — Episode 51 of Local Energy Rules Podcast

Posted November 28, 201700:31:08

It’s no secret that electric vehicles have gone mainstream. From quarter to quarter, U.S. sales numbers consistently hover near or above record levels....

In Small-Town Iowa, a Movement to Own the Future -- Episode 50 of Local Energy Rules Podcast

Posted October 13, 201700:21:25

A utility municipalization push in Decorah, IA, is gaining momentum. There’s still plenty of ground to cover, but the citizen-led advocacy group behind...