Renewable Energy & Missed Connections — It’s All About The Electrical Grid
Renewable energy projects are facing long and often expensive delays getting connected to the grid. Is there an alternative?
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Voices of 100%: Pandemic Pauses Clean Energy Planning In Georgia
With city and state budgets stretched to their limits, families struggling to stay afloat, and one all-absorbing crisis on everyone’s mind, can clean energy planning proceed in a pandemic?
Celebrating 100: A Spotlight On 6 Leaders Of 100% Renewable Cities — Episode 100 Of…
This week marks a milestone for the Local Energy Rules podcast: 100 episodes. Although the times are grim and uncertain, we hope you take refuge in these visions of a cleaner, more equitable future.
For our 100th episode of the Local Energy Rules podcast, we compiled a highlight reel from the Voices of 100% series. This episode celebrates five cities that are working toward our vision: community-driven, equitable, 100% renewable energy economies. As the movement grows, there will only be more voices to share.
The 2020 Community Power Scorecard
Each year, the Institute for Local Self-Reliance tracks and scores states based on their energy policies and how these policies help or hinder local clean energy action.
In the 2020 Community Power Scorecard, two states excelled, seven states and the District of Columbia saw above average scores, 11 were average, 17 were mediocre, and 13 states received failing grades at enabling individuals and communities to take charge of their energy futures.
US Military Bases Using Solar, Wind, & Battery Storage For Energy Security
Trump says America needs coal for grid security. The military proves otherwise. Military bases are using wind, solar and battery storage to stay resilient in the face of extreme weather or attack.
Why Energy Democracy Offers A Faster Approach To Clean Energy
Originally published on ilsr.org. There are many organizations in the energy space, and ILSR’s climate and energy advocacy overlaps substantially with the many other players who care about a cleaner energy system. But our approach isn’t the same. Rather, our vision is that communities enrich their local economies by being masters of … [continued]
How To Maximize Renewable Energy Options For Santa Fe, NM
Originally posted at ilsr.org. Santa Fe, NM, is battling with its electric utility, PNM, over the utility’s continued heavy reliance on large-scale fossil fuel power plants in a state with some of the best sun and wind resources in the country. Director of Democratic Energy John Farrell joined Santa Fe … [continued]
Solar Cooperative Gets Panels On 1 In 10 Roofs In Neighborhood Of DC
What began as a group of neighbors hoping to reduce their impact on global warming has since become a major force for solar advocacy in Washington, DC. The Mount Pleasant Solar Cooperative was started by two teenage boys who wanted to make solar power convenient and affordable through a bulk-purchase … [continued]
Cities Getting Local Energy Choice with Aggregation
Over 200 Illinois towns helped cut their citizens’ electric bills in 2012, and some even achieved 100% renewable energy, thanks to a state law that lets cities choose their electricity provider. The law, called community choice aggregation, lets municipalities pick from competitive electricity suppliers for their residential and small … [continued]
Telluride Community Keen on Buying Solar Panels from SMPA Paradox Valley Project
SMPA customer interest in buying solar PV panels at the Paradox Valley site has been “a bit overwhelming,” according to project developers. Due for completion in October, the 1-MW project should be able to supply clean, renewable electricity for some 200 average homes. […]
