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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Five Tactics for Fighting Utility Rate Gouging - Episode 226 of Local Energy Rules

Posted January 1, 202500:57:56

Mark Ellis spent years as a chief economist and chief of corporate strategy for investor-owned utilities. He now testifies in support of intervenors....

Biogas: The Good, the Bad, and the Sludgy – Episode 225 of Local Energy Rules

Posted December 18, 202400:41:42

Anaerobic digestion can harness power from organic waste. But it can also have some negative ecological and health effects.

Monopoly Utilities Shakedown Regulators in the Southwest – Episode 224 of Local Energy Rules

Posted December 4, 202400:49:53

In a dynamic Stephen Fischmann refers to as a “continual shakedown,” utilities in New Mexico often refuse to act unless they’re generously compensated....

Public Power on the Ballot in Florida — Episode 221 of Local Energy Rules

Posted October 23, 202400:35:25

The Florida Legislature removed local control of Gainesville’s century-old municipal utility, but Commissioner Bryan Eastman explains how the city...

Solar Help Desk Offers Agenda-Free Consumer Assistance — Episode 220 of Local Energy Rules

Posted October 9, 202400:31:32

Jani Hale and Liz Veazy from Solar United Neighbors explain how the Solar Help Desk aids consumers and how the group organizes people to fight for solar...