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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Finally a Bright Spot for California Rooftop Solar — Episode 246 of Local Energy Rules

Posted October 8, 202500:34:10

There’s still a chance to breathe new life into California’s rooftop solar ambitions.| Show page available: https://ilsr.org/article/energy-democracy/bright-spot-for-CA-solar-ler246/| Listen...

A New Coalition for a Distributed Energy Future — Episode 245 of Local Energy Rules

Posted September 24, 202500:16:05

Learn about how Common Charge is fast-tracking a future where your distributed energy assets make the electric grid work better for everyone. | Show...

These Solar Tax Credits Are Still Standing — Episode 244 of Local Energy Rules

Posted September 10, 202500:42:50

Learn how non-profit and public entities can still benefit from solar tax credits, and the three steps to getting them. | Show page available: https://ilsr.org/article/solar-tax-credits-ler244/...

The Town That Could Spark a Public Power Revolution — Episode 243 of Local Energy Rules

Posted August 27, 202500:36:43

Slayton's public power takeover aims to improve reliability and safety. | Show page available: https://ilsr.org/articles/slayton-public-power-ler243/| Listen...

A Public Power Struggle in Tucson — Episode 242 of Local Energy Rules

Posted August 13, 202500:44:13

Affordability and clean energy are driving a public power campaign to take over Tucson’s investor-owned utility. | Show page available: https://ilsr.org/articles/tucson-public-power-ler242/| Listen...