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Public Power Pt. 1: Why Take Over? — Episode 163 of Local Energy Rules

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Public Power Pt. 1: Why Take Over? — Episode 163 of Local Energy Rules

For this episode of the Local Energy Rules Podcast, host John Farrell and community leaders in six different municipalization campaigns explain why a city might...

When a Win is a Win, and a Loss is a Lesson — Episode 162 of Local Energy Rules

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When a Win is a Win, and a Loss is a Lesson — Episode 162 of Local Energy Rules

For this episode of the Local Energy Rules Podcast, co-hosts Luke Gannon and Reggie Rucker ask John Farrell about an upcoming podcast series, “The Promise...

Government Support for Community Composting Part 3: Cities and Counties with Public-Private Partnerships

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Government Support for Community Composting Part 3: Cities and Counties with Public-Private Partnerships

Part 3 of our Government Support for Community Composting webinar series featured select jurisdictions that are providing a wide range of support for community-scale composting...

From the Archive: Ballot Initiative Shapes Iowa Town’s Fight for Local Power — Episode 157 of Local Energy Rules

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From the Archive: Ballot Initiative Shapes Iowa Town’s Fight for Local Power — Episode 157 of Local Energy Rules

For this episode of the Local Energy Rules Podcast, a rebroadcast from the archive, guests Andrew Johnson and Joel Zook join host John Farrell to...

Implemented Correctly, Community Choice Energy Can Support Colorado Communities in Their Goals

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Implemented Correctly, Community Choice Energy Can Support Colorado Communities in Their Goals

In these comments filed to the Colorado Public Utilities Commission, ILSR describes how a community choice agency can better manage energy efficiency programs, support the...

The Movement to Take Back Control From Monopoly Electric Utilities — Episode 154 of Local Energy Rules

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The Movement to Take Back Control From Monopoly Electric Utilities — Episode 154 of Local Energy Rules

For this episode of the Local Energy Rules Podcast, a rebroadcast from the Building Local Power Podcast, we share a recording of ILSR’s Democratizing Power...

Is a Franchise a Failure? John Farrell Presents to Empower Hour

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Is a Franchise a Failure? John Farrell Presents to Empower Hour

Watch John Farrell’s 2021 Empower Hour presentation on franchise agreements, the value of solar, and other strategies to wring clean energy opportunities out of monopoly...

Rep. Seth Berry on the Movement for Publicly-Owned Power in Maine — Episode 140 of Local Energy Rules

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Rep. Seth Berry on the Movement for Publicly-Owned Power in Maine — Episode 140 of Local Energy Rules

For this episode of the Local Energy Rules Podcast, a rebroadcast from the Building Local Power Podcast, host John Farrell and guest Seth Berry discuss...

Vinton, Iowa’s Municipal Fiber Utility Offers Affordable, Locally Accountable Internet Access Amid Ongoing Pandemic

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Vinton, Iowa’s Municipal Fiber Utility Offers Affordable, Locally Accountable Internet Access Amid Ongoing Pandemic

Vinton, Iowa’s municipal communications utility, iVinton, connected its 1,000th subscriber with high-speed fiber optic Internet service this week. Demand for fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) connectivity across the...

Tuttle, Oklahoma Completes Its Citywide Fiber Broadband Network, Bringing Future-Proof Service To All

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Tuttle, Oklahoma Completes Its Citywide Fiber Broadband Network, Bringing Future-Proof Service To All

Ten years ago the local cable provider in Tuttle, Oklahoma (pop. 7,300) went bankrupt. After looking at community-owned networks around the country, city officials decided...

Six Community Broadband Networks Demonstrate Diversity of Approaches to Connectivity Challenges

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Six Community Broadband Networks Demonstrate Diversity of Approaches to Connectivity Challenges

In this report, ILSR's Sean Gonsalves, Christopher Mitchell, and Jericho Casper profile how six community networks stepped up to bring faster and more affordable broadband.

For Public Utilities, Customers Spark Pioneering Policy with a Vote — Episode 133 of Local Energy Rules

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For Public Utilities, Customers Spark Pioneering Policy with a Vote — Episode 133 of Local Energy Rules

For this episode of the Local Energy Rules podcast, host John Farrell and guest Eric Williams discuss the growing momentum for clean energy and how...

Republican Broadband Agenda Would Preempt Local Authority and Ban Municipal Networks

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Republican Broadband Agenda Would Preempt Local Authority and Ban Municipal Networks

Last week, House Republicans introduced a bill package ostensibly to promote broadband expansion and competition across the country. In reality, the legislation is a wish...

Greenpenny Puts Community Banking to Work for Clean Energy — Episode 123 of Local Energy Rules

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Greenpenny Puts Community Banking to Work for Clean Energy — Episode 123 of Local Energy Rules

For this episode of the Local Energy Rules podcast, host John Farrell speaks with Greenpenny’s Jason MacDuff. They discuss what’s needed for a prompt clean...

An Internet Network Evolves to Meet Resident Needs in Central Arkansas

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An Internet Network Evolves to Meet Resident Needs in Central Arkansas

The evolution of an Internet network in Conway, Arkansas. … Read More