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Optimistic Pueblo is Outspent in First Attempt at Utility Takeover
September 23, 2020

In this episode of the Local Energy Rules podcast, host John Farrell speaks with Jamie Valdez about Pueblo, Colo.s efforts to transition to municipal power and the opposition of Pueblos monopoly uti

Voices of 100%: Arkansas City Advances its Energy Action Plan
September 09, 2020

For this episode of the Voices of 100% series, host John Farrell speaks with Mayor Lioneld Jordan and Environmental Director Peter Nierengarten of Fayetteville, Arkansas about their 100% commitment.

The Secret to Low Cost, Low Carbon Home Heating? Your Water Pipes
August 26, 2020

In this episode of the Local Energy Rules podcast, host John Farrell speaks with Jay Egg, a geothermal expert, about successful water main geothermal projects in Canada and the triumphs and challenges of projects in the U.S.… Read More

Voices of 100%: Midway to Local Goal, Missoula Seeks New Clean Energy
August 12, 2020

In this episode of our Voices of 100% series, host John Farrell speaks with two 100% renewable leaders in Missoula, Mont.: City Council President Bryan von Lossberg and Missoula County Commissioner Dave Strohmaier.… Read More

Is Energy Still a "Natural Monopoly"?
July 30, 2020

In this episode of the Local Energy Rules podcast, an interview from ILSRs Building Local Power podcast, host John Farrell speaks with Scott Hempling about the role of natural monopolies in markets s

Co-op Power Raises the Bar for Community Solar Nationwide
July 15, 2020

In this episode of the Local Energy Rules podcast, host John Farrell speaks with Lynn Benander from Co-op Power about community solar, its barriers, and how communities across the country are building a cleaner, cheaper future.… Read More

Can Southern Cities Sever Ties with Tennessee Valley Monopoly? — Episode 107 of Local Energy Rules Podcast
July 01, 2020

In this episode of the Local Energy Rules podcast, host John Farrell speaks with Maggie Shober of SACE. They discuss how Tennessee Valley Authority grew from a federally mandated utility commission to an unresponsive, restrictive monopoly.… Read More

Voices of 100%: St. Louis Coalition Plans to Put Coal in the Past — Episode 106 of Local Energy Rules Podcast
June 17, 2020

For this episode of our Voices of 100% series, host John Farrell speaks with Rev. Rodrick Burton and Andy Knott. The three discuss how St. Louis created an inclusive clean energy plan and how the city can get to 100% clean energy,

Solar Plus Storage Company Seeks to Disrupt the Status Quo — Episode 105 of Local Energy Rules Podcast
June 04, 2020

In this episode of the Local Energy Rules podcast, host John Farrell speaks with Anne Hoskins of Sunrun. They discuss how the worlds leading solar-plus-storage vendor is faring in a pandemic and how

Voices of 100%: Pandemic Pauses Clean Energy Planning in Georgia
May 20, 2020

For this episode of our Voices of 100% series of the Local Energy Rules Podcast, host John Farrell speaks with Charles Utley. They discuss Augusta's commitment to 100% renewable energy and how a global pandemic affects city energy planning.… Read More