Local Energy Policy Toolkit | ILSR Energy Democracy Initiative

Designed for lawmakers and advocates, these toolkits include resources and examples of how to use local government to promote local clean energy and hold monopoly utilities accountable.

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Part 1: Build Community Power

VIEW THE INTERACTIVE TOOLKIT PART 1

DOWNLOAD PART 1 AS A PDF

Part 2: Fight Corporate Control

VIEW THE INTERACTIVE TOOLKIT PART 2

DOWNLOAD PART 2 AS A PDF

*Check out our Community Power Scorecard for policy resources for your state.

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