Philly Launches Community Composting Network With Help from ILSR
The city of Pennsylvania launched its first Community Composting Network program with help from ILSR.… Read More
California Legislative Activity and New Referendum
All eyes have been on California’s recycling developments as the state faces challenges with falling recycling rates, confusion and decline in its container deposit system. … Read More
Voices of 100%: When 100% Renewable Electricity Isn’t Enough, Burlington Targets Net Zero — Episode 90 of Local Energy Rules Podcast
In this episode of our Voices of 100% series from Local Energy Rules, host John Farrell speaks with two leaders in Burlington, Vermont, about the completed 100% renewable electricity transition. Mayor Miro Weinberger and Darren Springer, general manager of Burlington Electric, explain how the city now looks ahead to “net zero.”… Read More
Why Minnesota’s Community Solar Program is the Best
Minnesota’s community solar program hit 633 megawatts in November 2019, enough to power more than 100,000 homes each year or about half as much capacity as a typical nuclear power plant!… Read More
Neil Seldman Weighs In On D.C.’s Zero Waste Bill In Waste Dive
Waste Dive takes a closer look at D.C.’s new zero waste bill. Neil Seldman expresses his support for the bill, but also highlights some drawbacks of the legislation.… Read More
Getting To Clean Energy: Choose Your Own Adventure Style (Episode 85)
Host Hibba Meraay talks with John Farrell about the new and improved Community Power Toolkit.… Read More
Fact Sheet: Frontier Communications Has Failed Rural America
Despite raking in hundreds of millions in government broadband subsidies, Frontier Communications has failed time and time again to bring reliable, high-speed connectivity to the rural communities it serves.… Read More
Could the Health Benefits of Renewable Energy Cover Your Electric Bill?
Coal and gas-fired power stations release toxins into the air, increasing rates of asthma, respiratory diseases, and heart attacks. In this post, ILSR estimates the portion of electricity prices covered by the public health benefits of renewable energy alternatives. … Read More
How Market Power Gives Electric Utilities Political Power
In the pathway to 100% renewable energy lie electric utilities. Despite some changes to market structure in past decades, most utilities still have enormous market, and political power. How do they wield it, and how does it impact the shift toward cleaner energy?… Read More