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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Community Solar 2.0 is Coming to Boston — Episode 231 of Local Energy Rules

Posted March 12, 202500:38:18

In Boston, a creative cooperatively-run solar developer is combining the best of Massachusetts’ equity-focused climate opportunities to distribute...

On Molokai, A Community Cooperative for Energy Sovereignty — Episode 230 of Local Energy Rules

Posted February 26, 202500:49:47

On Molokai, a Hawaiian island with the highest utility rates in the country, the resident-led Hoʻāhu Energy Cooperative is using its local knowledge...

Voting (Again) on Municipal Power in Decorah, Iowa — Episode 229 of Local Energy Rules

Posted February 12, 202500:30:02

Do residents of Decorah, Iowa, have the seven year public power itch? Actually, they’re probably just steamed about two double-digit increases in...

Wisconsin’s SolarShare: A Co-op Model for Local Clean Power — Episode 228 of Local Energy Rules

Posted January 29, 202500:49:56

SolarShare Wisconsin Cooperative’s model allows anyone in the state to invest in local solar projects.

A Public Utility for New York’s Hudson Valley – Episode 227 of Local Energy Rules

Posted January 15, 202500:36:59

Rep. Sarahana Shrestha has a bill, The Hudson Valley Power Authority Act, that would take the privately-owned Central Hudson Gas & Electric public...