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State Solutions for Local Energy Action — (Bonus) Episode 256 of Local Energy Rules
November 26, 2025

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
November 19, 2025

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
November 19, 2025

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
November 12, 2025

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
November 05, 2025

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
November 05, 2025

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
October 29, 2025

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
October 22, 2025

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
October 22, 2025

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
October 17, 2025

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