In recognition of ILSR co-founder David Morris's life and work, we revisit David's BLP interview in 2017 about local power and the power of cities.
A message to friends and allies reflecting on David's visionary ideas, rigorous thinking, and lasting impact on movements for a just, sustainable, and democratic world.
Utility overspending, not rooftop solar, is driving California’s rising rates – Richard McCann debunks the “cost shift” myth.
Ninety-nine percent of the power capacity added in the U.S. in the first quarter of 2025 was renewable.
Energy Democracy Initiative Director John Farrell writes a farewell to Minnesota clean energy champion Rep. Melissa Hortman, who was assassinated in June 2025
Australia leads the world in rooftop solar adoption, offering crucial lessons for regulators and grid operators in the United States.
ILSR's Sean Gonsalves discusses the cancellation of the Digital Equity Act and its consequences for communities and Internet users.
What if we changed monopoly utility governance to give consumers more control over utility decisions?
Paola Santana, founder of G-Commerce, talks to BLP about using a human-centered approach to fix a broken government purchasing system.
Discover how D.C.’s community solar law can promote energy equity through inclusive ownership, fair compensation, and access for low-income households.
Discover how Alaska’s electric co-ops and the Cook Inlet gas crisis laid the groundwork for the state’s community solar policy.
Discover how Hawaii’s community solar law can promote energy equity through inclusive ownership, fair compensation, and access for low-income households.
Discover how New Hampshire’s community solar law can promote energy equity through inclusive ownership, fair compensation, and access for low-income households.
Members of New Hampshire’s resident-owned communities save money through community solar.
More than almost any other factor, a community’s planning and land use laws and policies affect its success in supporting small, locally owned businesses.