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Declare Energy Independence with Solar (Just Shop Around First) -- Episode 49 of Local Energy Rules Podcast

Posted July 3, 2017 • 00:20:36

Even as solar goes mainstream, it’s tough for consumers to tell which installer, which panels, and which financing are right for them. It’s a gap...

Amid EV Surge, Austin Eyes a New Way of Doing Business -- Episode 48 of Local Energy Rules Podcast

Posted June 26, 2017 • 00:25:56

Amid an onslaught of innovation that is lowering the cost of electric vehicles and propelling self-driving technology forward, the City of Austin is...

Boulder County Incentive Program Drives Adoption of Two 'Sexy Electrics': Solar and Electric Cars -- Episode 47 of Local Energy Rules Podcast

Posted June 19, 2017 • 00:16:59

Boulder County, CO accounts for less than one-tenth of 1 percent of the U.S. population, yet it’s home to a surprisingly high proportion of U.S. electric...

Will All New Vehicles Be Electric By 2030? One Expert Says Yes -- Episode 46 of Local Energy Rules Podcast

Posted June 12, 2017 • 00:27:00

Author Tony Seba speaks with host John Farrell and explains why the U.S. energy system could be drastically different — with all new energy generated...

Working Together, Small Solar Firms Compete With Big-Name Rivals -- Episode 45 of Local Energy Rules Podcast

Posted June 5, 2017 • 00:19:47

Fast-improving technology and growing consumer interest continue to put momentum behind the clean energy transition. Unlike utilities and other industry...