Local Energy Rules
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State Solutions for Local Energy Action — (Bonus) Episode 256 of Local Energy Rules
Learn how state legislatures can pave the way for cities to advance clean energy and equitably address climate change.| Show page available: https://ilsr.org/article/energy-democracy/state-solutions-l
How to Raise the Bar for Community Solar in Minnesota — (Bonus) Episode 255 of Local Energy Rules
Learn about the recent improvements to Minnesota's community solar program and what can be done to better encourage cooperative ownership models.| Show page available: https://ilsr.org/article/energy-
The Oregon Trail To Community Microgrids — Episode 254 of Local Energy Rules
Learn how this state developed a community microgrid law to enhance community resilience against power shutoffs and grid failure.| Show page available: https://ilsr.org/article/energy-democracy/or-com
The State Fighting The Feds to Lower Energy Costs – (Bonus) Episode 253 of Local Energy Rules
Learn how this state is ramping up the fight with the feds for local, clean energy affordability and access. | Show page available: https://ilsr.org/article/energy-democracy/MN-fights-feds-ler253/| Li
The Minnesota Lawmaker Tackling Energy Problems Head-On — (Bonus) Episode 252 of Local Energy Rules
Learn about how this Minnesota lawmaker wants to tackle her states energy problems. Show page available: https://ilsr.org/article/energy-democracy/acomb-ler252/| Listen to all of our Local Energy Rul
Distributed Power Banishes Blackouts In Puerto Rico — Episode 251 of Local Energy Rules
Its been eight years since Hurricane Maria struck Puerto Rico, causing one of the longest power outages in U.S. history and leaving behind a fragile electric grid. But Puerto Ricans have taken their
The Job No One Does Well — (Bonus) Episode 250 of Local Energy Rules
No state in America is currently doing utility regulation well. But theres hope.| Show page available: https://ilsr.org/article/energy-democracy/states-all-do-a-bad-job-ler250/| Listen to all of our
BlackRock Bought Minnesota Power. What’s Next? — (Bonus) Episode 249 of Local Energy Rules
BlackRock just bought Minnesota Power. But these consumer advocates havent stopped fighting for utility accountability.| Show page available: https://ilsr.org/article/after-BlackRock-ler249/ | Listen
How to Fix the Country’s Biggest Power Market — Episode 248 of Local Energy Rules
The PJM electricity market is embroiled in a crisis where ratepayers are being gouged to line the pockets of generation owners.| Show page available: https://ilsr.org/article/energy-democracy/how-to-f
Should We Celebrate When Monopoly Utilities Embrace Distributed Energy? — (Bonus) Episode 247 of Local Energy Rules
A landmark utility proposal to own energy storage on customer property also cements its monopoly power. Show page available: https://ilsr.org/article/energy-democracy/monopoly-utilities-distributed-en





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