In Depth
Report: Will Long-Term Co-op Contracts Give Way to Affordable Clean Energy?
Maria McCoy
October 30, 2023
ILSR’s new report, The Rural Electric Rift, examines the struggle of electric distribution cooperatives and their members to restore local control over electricity purchasing and harness the benefits of affordable clean energy. READ MORE
Community Solar Tracker
Maria McCoy
September 21, 2023
ILSR tracks community solar capacity in states with formal programs that allow non-utility ownership. This quarterly update (2023 Q1) shows the capacity built in seven states, with a focus on projects in investor-owned utility service territory. READ MORE
The State(s) of Distributed Solar — 2022 Update
Maria McCoy
April 19, 2023
How much of the U.S. solar fleet is made up of smaller, distributed sources that help communities build local wealth? This 2022 update examines the size of state solar markets and the saturation of distributed and community solar systems. READ MORE
Recently Posted
Utility Millions Take Down Popular Measure — Episode 197 of Local Energy Rules
Maria McCoy
November 22, 2023
Lucy Hochschartner explains how public power would have been an improvement over Maine’s investor-owned utilities, yet didn’t receive the support of Maine voters on November 7th. READ MORE
Virginia’s Community Solar Program
Caroline Petterson
November 16, 2023
Virginia’s shared solar program began enrolling subscribers in 2023, but faces scrutiny due to a high minimum billing feature. This post summarizes the policy and compiles additional Virginia community solar resources. READ MORE
New Paths for Rural Electric Co-op Revival — Episode 196 of Local Energy Rules
Maria McCoy
November 9, 2023
Frances Sawyer and Maria McCoy discuss ILSR’s new report on rural electric co-ops and how federal dollars can meet the growing momentum of co-op member-owners organizing around affordability, clean energy, and local control. READ MORE
Investment Funds v. A Democratic Future
Luke Gannon
November 2, 2023
A community advocacy organization fought to transfer power from a fossil fuel-backed investment firm to community-driven clean energy. READ MORE
Report: Will Long-Term Co-op Contracts Give Way to Affordable Clean Energy?
Maria McCoy
October 30, 2023
ILSR’s new report, The Rural Electric Rift, examines the struggle of electric distribution cooperatives and their members to restore local control over electricity purchasing and harness the benefits of affordable clean energy. READ MORE