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Report: Waste Incineration: A Dirty Secret in How States Define Renewable Energy
December 12, 2018
Almost half of U.S. states allow energy produced by burning garbage to count toward their renewable energy requirements. In a new report, we unpack why incineration is so problematic and how communities can embrace cleaner alternatives. READ MORE
Why Minnesota's Community Solar Program is the Best
February 15, 2019
Minnesota's community solar program hit 513 megawatts in February 2019, nearly half as much capacity as a nuclear power plant! READ MORE
How Cities Can Fund Their 100% Renewable Ambitions
November 8, 2018
We're inspired by the passage of the Portland Clean Energy Initiative this week, a ballot measure that will now provide $30 million per year for the city's clean energy and climate work. Even better, the funds will target local energy deployment that lifts up low-income folks and people of color READ MORE
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Why Minnesota's Community Solar Program is the Best
February 15, 2019
Minnesota's community solar program hit 513 megawatts in February 2019, nearly half as much capacity as a nuclear power plant! READ MORE
Planning for Local Energy and Climate Action in Minneapolis — Episode 70 of Local Energy Rules Podcast
February 14, 2019
In this episode of Local Energy Rules, Energy Democracy Initiative director John Farrell speaks with Minneapolis City Councilmember Jeremy Schroeder about the city’s unique partnership with its incumbent utility companies and other tools the city can use to address climate c READ MORE
Electric Utilities Must Stop Illegally Concealing Public Cost Data
February 4, 2019
Utilities in many states have undercut competition by playing “hide the peanut.” Instead of sharing their avoided cost publicly, as required by Congress and state laws, utilities have hidden them behind a “trade secret” designation. READ MORE