Congressional Testimony: How Concentrated Corporate Power Undermines Shared Prosperity

Date: 14 Jul 2021 | posted in: Retail | 0 Facebooktwitterredditmail

ILSR Co-Director Stacy Mitchell testified before the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee on Wednesday, July 14th. She spoke about how the U.S. has abandoned its antimonopoly policies, which has undermined independent businesses and the vital role they play in our economy and democracy.… Read More

Stories of Energy Democracy Told in Taunton

Date: 23 Oct 2019 | posted in: Energy, Energy Self Reliant States | 0 Facebooktwitterredditmail

In August 2019, the Director of ILSR’s Energy Democracy initiative visited Taunton, Mass., where the community is hoping their city-owned electric utility will accelerate its progress toward renewable energy. In his presentation, John Farrell shared several powerful stories of what’s possible, including the two key tenets of energy democracy: decentralized energy production and decentralized and democratic management and ownership of the system.… Read More

Presentations from the 6th National Cultivating Community Composting Forum

Date: 5 Jun 2019 | posted in: Composting | 0 Facebooktwitterredditmail

In May 2019, ILSR convened the 6th National Cultivating Community Composting (CCC) Forum in New York City. View presentations from all the panels.… Read More

Presentations from the 6th National Cultivating Community Composting Forum

Date: 5 Jun 2019 | posted in: Composting | 0 Facebooktwitterredditmail

In May 2019, ILSR convened the 6th National Cultivating Community Composting (CCC) Forum in New York City. View presentations from all the panels.… Read More

Video: Accountability and Ownership Matter for Puerto Rico’s Future Grid (John Farrell presentation)

Date: 2 Apr 2019 | posted in: Energy, Energy Self Reliant States | 0 Facebooktwitterredditmail

The Black Start conference in March 2019 convened on- and off-island energy experts to discuss whether Puerto Rico can overcome a colonial past for a greener grid. It happened as the island’s governor aims to privatize the (corrupt) public utility and as new legislation recently passed to require 100% renewable energy. ILSR Co-Director John Farrell presented.… Read More

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