May 26th, 2020 | by John Farrell
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
March 30th, 2020 | by John Farrell
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
February 10th, 2020 | by John Farrell
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
November 17th, 2018 | by Nexus Media
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
June 1st, 2016 | by John Farrell
Originally published on ilsr.org. There are many organizations in the energy space, and ILSR’s climate and energy advocacy overlaps substantially with the [&hellip
April 6th, 2015 | by John Farrell
Originally posted at ilsr.org. Santa Fe, NM, is battling with its electric utility, PNM, over the utility’s continued heavy reliance [&hellip
March 28th, 2013 | by John Farrell
What began as a group of neighbors hoping to reduce their impact on global warming has since become a major [&hellip
October 2nd, 2012 | by John Farrell
Over 200 Illinois towns helped cut their citizens’ electric bills in 2012, and some even achieved 100% renewable energy, [&hellip
September 4th, 2012 | by Andrew
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.
July 10th, 2012 | by John Farrell
In Thomas Friedman’s latest column, he praises Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts because he “took one for the [&hellip
July 29th, 2011 | by John Farrell
A new article in the journal Energy Policy supports the notion that local ownership is key to overcoming local resistance to renewable energy. The article summarizes a survey conducted of two towns in Germany, both with local wind projects, but only one that was locally owned. The results are summarized in this chart
