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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By Controlling Transmission, Utilities Corner the Electricity Market

Posted February 2, 2022 • 00:59:11

For this episode of the Local Energy Rules Podcast, host John Farrell and guest Ari Peskoe discuss how utilities have gained outsized market power by...

What Is the Value of Solar?

Posted January 19, 2022 • 00:48:35

For this episode of the Local Energy Rules Podcast, host John Farrell and guest Gabriel Chan discuss how to calculate solar energy’s true value, where...

The Long Wait for Community Solar in Washington State

Posted January 5, 2022 • 00:28:06

For this episode of the Local Energy Rules Podcast, host John Farrell and guest Mason Rolph discuss Olympia Community Solar, the organization’s advocacy...

Can More Competition Fix an Outdated Energy System?

Posted December 22, 2021 • 00:55:27

For this episode of the Local Energy Rules Podcast, a rebroadcast from the Building Local Power Podcast, host John Farrell and guest Chris Villarreal...

Voices of 100%: Moab Anchors Utah Community Renewable Energy Program

Posted December 8, 2021 • 00:30:05

For this Voices of 100% episode of Local Energy Rules, host John Farrell and guests Mila Dunbar-Irwin and Kalen Jones discuss how, using collective...