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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A 2nd State Puts Utility Performance Over Profits — Episode 264 of Local Energy Rules

Posted February 11, 202600:29:00

Oregon tries to tie utility profits to climate, cost, and reliability targets through performance-based regulation.| Show page available: https://ilsr.org/article/energy-democracy/oregon-performance-based-regulation-ler264/ Listen...

42 Million People Can Use this Toolkit to Lower Electric Bills — Episode 263 of Local Energy Rules

Posted January 28, 202600:38:51

Rural electric co-op members should use this new toolkit to swap coal debt for clean, affordable energy.| Show page available: https://ilsr.org/article/energy-democracy/rural-electric-coop-toolkit-ler263/| Listen...

Solar and Portable Batteries Save Lives after Storms — Episode 262 of Local Energy Rules

Posted January 14, 202600:35:18

NOLA’s Community Lighthouse initiative creates local hubs with rooftop solar and portable batteries to save lives after storms.| Show page available:...

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.