Report: Establishing Equitable Community Solar Programs
New report offers guidance for communities working to establish solar programs that promote racial and economic equity. … Read More
Statement on the FTC’s Investigation of Big Tech’s Past Acquisitions
ILSR Co-Director Stacy Mitchell released a statement in response to the FTC’s announcement that it would examine past acquisitions by large technology companies. … Read More
ILSR Ranks State Energy Policies in 2020 Community Power Scorecard
Our 2020 Community Power Scorecard ranks state energy policies and digs into how states can empower cities to take charge of their energy future. … Read More
Blandin Foundation Recognizes Christopher Mitchell’s Leadership on Broadband Policy
Christopher Mitchell was awarded the Blandin Foundation Courageous Leadership Award for his research and advocacy around community broadband networks. … Read More
ILSR Takes a Closer Look at National Movement To Limit Dollar Stores
A growing number of cities are now taking legislative action to limit the number of dollar stores. Our research takes a closer look at this national movement.… Read More
Statement on House Antitrust Investigation into Big Tech
In response to the House Judiciary Committee’s announcement that it will begin a study of the impact of dominant technology platforms, the Institute for Local Self-Reliance released the following statement.… Read More
Statement on Passage of Maryland’s Clean Energy Jobs Act
ILSR cautions that the Maryland’s Clean Energy Jobs Act signed into law in April 2019 to promote renewable energy does the state’s local, clean energy future a grave disservice by continuing to classify garbage burning as a “renewable” form of energy — on par with solar and wind.… Read More
Release: New Report Shows Any Community Can Start Composting Today
A new report from ILSR details how small-scale composters can maximize benefits to their local communities.… Read More
Statement on Sen. Warren’s proposal to Break Up Big Tech
ILSR applauds Senator Warren’s plan to restore the balance of power in our democracy and revive competition by breaking up big tech companies.… Read More
