In 2026, the Maryland Legislature passed HB 429/SB 599 “On-Farm Organics Diversion and Recycling Grant Program,” establishing an annual grant program for on–farm organics recycling...
These plug-in devices bypass utility hassles to offer cheap, convenient power for everyone.
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Each year, the Institute for Local Self-Reliance provides a score for each state’s energy policies based on how they help or hinder local clean energy...
This report explores the opportunity of community renewable energy to enable energy democracy, examining the benefits and barriers, barrier-busting policies, powerful examples, and how cities...
The U.S. vehicle market will undergo a massive technology disruption from electric vehicles in the coming decades. Many analysts see the potential for surging sales...
ILSR has actively worked with state officials and legislators for years to move Maryland forward on composting wasted food and other organics. Now, four new...
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...
ILSR’s Composting for Community policy team has once again worked with Maryland Delegate Boyce to introduce the Solid Waste Disposal Surcharge and Wasted Food Reduction...
Discover how New York’s community solar law can promote energy equity through inclusive ownership, fair compensation, and access for low-income households.
Discover how Washington’s community solar law can promote energy equity through inclusive ownership, fair compensation, and access for low-income households.
On the one hand: Sky-high electricity prices. A 20th century electricity system burning fuel oil and controlled by large monopoly electric utilities. A proposed utility...
Discover how Maryland's community solar law can promote energy equity through inclusive ownership, fair compensation, and access for low-income households.
Discover how Minnesota’s community solar law can promote energy equity through inclusive ownership, fair compensation, and access for low-income households.