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8 Mar 2019

Don’t-Miss Opportunity for Local Choice in Landmark Carbon-Free Bills — Episode 72 of Local Energy Rules Podcast

by John Farrell and Marie Donahue | Date: 8 Mar 2019 | posted in: Energy, Energy Self Reliant States, Podcast | 0

In New Mexico, proposed climate legislation would give one of the state’s monopoly utilities a huge handout, leaving customers holding the bag. In a new episode of Local Energy Rules, Mariel Nanasi of the New Energy Economy speaks with John Farrell about this bill setting a dangerous precedent and the alternative opportunity to support local choice and build wealth in New Mexico communities, instead.… Read More

9 Mar 2018

Solar Surprise: Small-Scale Solar a Better Deal than Big

by John Farrell | Date: 9 Mar 2018 | posted in: Energy, Energy Self Reliant States | 0

Conventional wisdom suggests bigger is better for solar energy, but convention is wrong. ILSR builds on its 2016 report to show how small solar is cost-effective, especially if a community wants to capture the biggest value.… Read More

1 Mar 2017

Energy Democracy in 4 Powerful Steps

by John Farrell | Date: 1 Mar 2017 | posted in: Energy, Energy Self Reliant States | 0

There’s no question that the energy system is undergoing change. One need look no further than the 1 million solar rooftops in the U.S. or — for the wonky — the source of new power capacity in the U.S. over … Read More

4 Jul 2016

Competition and Freedom at Stake – Episode 37 of Local Energy Rules Podcast

by Karlee Weinmann | Date: 4 Jul 2016 | posted in: Energy, Energy Self Reliant States, Podcast | 0

Incentives designed to make rooftop solar feasible for a wider range of consumers are under attack nationwide, threatening new solar development as well as the consumers that already have rooftop panels. The staunchest opponents? Utilities who say, despite a growing … Read More