Local Energy Rules

ILSR's Democratic Energy program has been identifying key policies and strategies for boosting local economies by keeping energy dollars local for over 35 years. This podcast series features ILSR Senior Researcher John Farrell as he interviews leaders in local renewable energy development, people who have struggled to create community energy projects and change policy to make them easier. Most shows are 15-20 minutes in length, released twice a month.

Local Energy Rules

All Tracks from Local Energy Rules

How New Jersey Became A Shared Solar Leader — Episode 283

This Midsize City Wants to Dump Duke Energy — Episode 282

Big Tech Stole His Book and Wants Your Town, Too — Episode 281

The Green Bank that Made Solar on Schools Simple — Episode 280

Community Solar Helps Alaskans With Fuel Costs — Episode 279

Data Centers, Energy Affordability, and the Case for Homegrown Power - Episode 278

This Co-op Helps Manufactured Homes Save with Solar — Episode 277

How a Referee for the Grid Can Lower Utility Bills — Episode 276

This Small City Found the Funds for Clean Heat — Episode 275

How This Mountain Town Funds Its Own Climate Future — Episode 274

Public Power Pt. 5: The Perils

How Cities Can Make the Most of IRA Dollars — Episode 168 of Local Energy Rules

Public Power Pt. 4: Game Over?

Public Power Pt. 3: Ingredients For Success

Public Power Pt. 2: Community Benefits

Inflation Reduction Act Boosts Local Solar

Public Power Pt. 1: Why Take Over?

When a Win is a Win, and a Loss is a Lesson

The Member Campaigns Behind a Colorado Co-op’s Evolution

Ithaca Races Against the Clock to Decarbonize All Buildings by 2030