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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Inflation Reduction Act Boosts Local Solar

Posted August 19, 2022 • 00:26:52

For this episode of the Local Energy Rules Podcast, host John Farrell and guest Katie Kienbaum discuss how the Inflation Reduction Act will support...

Public Power Pt. 1: Why Take Over?

Posted August 17, 2022 • 00:26:58

For this episode of the Local Energy Rules Podcast, host John Farrell and community leaders in six different municipalization campaigns explain why...

When a Win is a Win, and a Loss is a Lesson

Posted August 3, 2022 • 00:42:10

For this episode of the Local Energy Rules Podcast, co-hosts Luke Gannon and Reggie Rucker ask John Farrell about an upcoming podcast series, “The...

The Member Campaigns Behind a Colorado Co-op’s Evolution

Posted July 20, 2022 • 00:36:41

For this episode of the Local Energy Rules Podcast, host John Farrell and guest Kevin Williams discuss how cooperative member-owners mobilized and campaigned...

Small Solar Frees Energy From Decades of Utility-Stifled Innovation

Posted July 6, 2022 • 00:52:41

For this episode of the Local Energy Rules Podcast, host John Farrell and guest Bill Nussey discuss how regulated utility monopolies are stifling energy...