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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How Big Utilities’ Climate Pledges Fall Short

Posted May 5, 2021 • 00:38:09

For this episode of Local Energy Rules, host John Farrell and guest John Romankiewicz discuss The Dirty Truth About Utility Climate Pledges: utilities...

Voices of 100%: Youth Propel a Climate Action Plan in St. Louis Park

Posted April 21, 2021 • 00:30:39

For this Voices of 100% episode of the Local Energy Rules Podcast, host John Farrell and guests Larry Kraft and Emily Ziring discuss the St. Louis Park,...

Community Solar Collective Gives Member-Owners Power

Posted April 7, 2021 • 00:31:40

For this episode of the Local Energy Rules podcast, host John Farrell and guest Timothy DenHerder-Thomas discuss the People’s Solar Energy Fund, an...

Connecting Customers to Create a Virtual Power Plant

Posted March 24, 2021 • 00:31:06

For this episode of the Local Energy Rules podcast, host John Farrell and CEO of OhmConnect Cisco DeVries discuss demand response and the 550 megawatt...

Voices of 100%: Hanover Residents Raise Hands for Renewable Energy

Posted March 10, 2021 • 00:24:58

For this Voices of 100% episode of Local Energy Rules, host John Farrell talks with Hanover, N.H. Sustainability Director April Salas about coalition...