This week in Energy Democracy News: California regulators rule that utility must use distributed renewables and energy storage to replace natural gas plants; in Colorado Xcel Energy receives intensely cheap bid for renewable energy to replace dirty energy capacity; and PACE financing allows Springfield, Mo. residents to make efficiency and renewable energy upgrades.… Read More
This week in Energy Democracy News: Mayors lead the fight for renewable energy goals; towns in Maine gravitate towards solar power; North Carolina focuses on charging station infrastructure to attract “EV tourists”; and Minnesota’s Solar Capacity continues to grow.… Read More
This week in Energy Democracy News: ILSR asks for clean energy policies for Christmas; Nebraska booms with community solar; and mayors action the nation unite for clean energy.… Read More
This week in Energy Democracy News: Virginia groups advocate for more solar; schools across the country are switching to solar power; and a solar cooperative in Vermont has avoided a rate increase for the 4th consecutive year.… Read More
This week in Energy Democracy News: Community solar projects in Minnesota reach new capacities; Electric cooperatives break new ground in community solar; and options mount and plans continue as Puerto Rico rebuilds.… Read More
In November, ILSR’s Stacy Mitchell and Olivia LaVecchia traveled to Vermont for two events looking at the threat that Amazon poses to Vermont’s local economies. Here’s a roundup of stories in which state and local outlets cited ILSR’s work and provided information about the events in Vermont.… Read More
This week in Energy Democracy News: Puerto Rico plans to build a grid after Hurricane Maria; Clean and efficient energy should be introduced to all types of communities throughout the United States; and a coalition of mayors in the Chicago-area is forming to spread solar energy throughout the region. Featured Stories Can Puerto Rico Overcome a Colonial … Read More
On Wednesday, November 8th, ILSR co-director and Composting for Community initiative director Brenda Platt will be speaking on a panel during a congressional hearing for the Zero Waste Development & Expansion Act of 2017 (HR 1034). The hearing is open and all are welcome to come to Cannon House Building Room 122 from 2-3:30pm Eastern time. … Read More
This week in Energy Democracy News:
Utilities are adapting and expanding their models of community solar; Electric vehicles are gaining popularity and will be the key to sustainable and clean cities; and a coalition of independent solar companies is harnessing its combined power to command more influence in the marketplace.… Read More
