ILSR Offers Insight to FCC on Broadband Data Collection
The Institute for Local Self-Reliance teamed up with Next Century Cities and several other organizations to offer input to the FCC on how to improve broadband data collection. … Read More
Digital Redlining Practices Found in Dallas County, Texas
Since 2017, AT&T has been called out for digital redlining in Cleveland and Detroit. Now, Dr. Brian Whitacre from Oklahoma State University has compared 477 data from the company to poverty levels in Dallas County, Texas, and discovered similar fin…… Read More
A Pocket Guide to 5G Hype (Fact Sheet)
We separate 5G fantasy from reality in a new fact sheet. … Read More
ILSR Cohosts Broadband Film Screening and Policy Discussion
ILSR co-hosted an event in Washington DC that featured a screening of the film Do Not Pass Go, a municipal broadband documentary, and a panel discussion about the importance of local broadband solutions. … Read More
Author Susan Crawford on the Future of Fiber Connectivity in America
ILSR’s Chris Mitchell interviews Harvard Professor, author, and broadband champion Susan Crawford on her new book, Fiber: The Coming Tech Revolution And Why American Might Miss It. Chris and Susan also discuss policy recommendations aimed at bringing better connectivity to rural and urban areas.… Read More
Solar Co-ops Support Clean Energy Advances in D.C. — Episode 64 of Local Energy Rules Podcast
How does a growing, national nonprofit organization help homeowners complete the circle between clean energy ownership and policy advocacy? ILSR’s Energy Democracy Initiative director John Farrell talks with Anya Schoolman of Solar United Neighbors (SUN) in this October 2018 recording about two major clean energy policies before the Washington, D.C., city council. SUN’s solar co-op model has spread to 10 states, and builds the constituency for clean energy policy.… Read More
New Jersey Publishes Model Community Solar Program Rules
Joining 14 other states, New Jersey’s Board of Public Utilities recently rolled out its draft community solar (or “shared renewables”) program rules. The program captures many of the best aspects of community solar programs, including generous compensation, project sizes, and a focus on access for low-income customers.… Read More
Why Energy Codes Matter, and What Cities Can Do
How efficient are buildings in your community? That depends a lot on the building code, which states (and sometimes cities) can use to set minimum standards for energy efficiency. See a chart comparing building energy codes and what cities can do to save their residents and businesses money on heating and cooling their buildings.… Read More
Want to Strengthen Independent Businesses? Use These Policies (Episode 51)
Host Nick Stumo-Langer is joined by researchers Stacy Mitchell and Olivia LaVecchia to discuss their new guide to policy tools that strengthen independent businesses. … Read More