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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Colorado Law Creates Transparency at Rural Electric Co-ops

Posted September 22, 2021 • 00:35:07

For this episode of the Local Energy Rules Podcast, host John Farrell and guest Joe Smyth discuss barriers to democratic participation in rural electric...

Queremos Sol: Seeking Solar Power for All Puerto Rican Homes

Posted September 9, 2021 • 00:46:39

For this episode of the Local Energy Rules Podcast, host John Farrell and guest Ingrid Vila discuss why rooftop solar should power every home in Puerto...

Voices of 100%: A Renewable City Coalition Grows in Western Montana

Posted August 25, 2021 • 00:31:55

For this Voices of 100% episode of Local Energy Rules, host John Farrell and guests Patrick Judge and Mark Juedeman discuss Helena’s commitment to...

The Role of Antitrust Law in Creating Energy Democracy

Posted August 11, 2021 • 00:50:58

For this episode of the Local Energy Rules Podcast, host John Farrell and guest Jean Su discuss how legal advocacy for energy democracy can overcome...

Get More Solar by Making Utilities Share Data

Posted July 28, 2021 • 00:26:34

For this episode of the Local Energy Rules podcast, host John Farrell and guest Yochi Zakai discuss utility hosting capacity analysis and how publicly...