أفضل بودكاسات Local Energy Rules (2025)

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Should We Celebrate When Monopoly Utilities Embrace Distributed Energy? — (Bonus) Episode 247 of Local Energy Rules 24:25

1d ago24:25

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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-energy-ler247/| Listen to all of our Local Energy Rules podcast episodes at our site: https://ilsr.org/energy/local-energy-rules-podcast/ | Don't forget…

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Finally a Bright Spot for California Rooftop Solar — Episode 246 of Local Energy Rules 34:10

10d ago34:10

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There’s still a chance to breathe new life into California’s rooftop solar ambitions.| Show page available: https://ilsr.org/article/energy-democracy/bright-spot-for-CA-solar-ler246/| Listen to all of our Local Energy Rules podcast episodes at our site: https://ilsr.org/energy/local-energy-rules-podcast/| Don't forget to subscribe, share with your …

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A New Coalition for a Distributed Energy Future — Episode 245 of Local Energy Rules 16:05

24d ago16:05

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Learn about how Common Charge is fast-tracking a future where your distributed energy assets make the electric grid work better for everyone. | Show page available: https://ilsr.org/article/energy-democracy/common-charge-ler245 | Listen to all of our Local Energy Rules podcast episodes at our site: https://ilsr.org/energy/local-energy-rules-podcast…

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These Solar Tax Credits Are Still Standing — Episode 244 of Local Energy Rules 42:50

1M ago42:50

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Learn how non-profit and public entities can still benefit from solar tax credits, and the three steps to getting them. | Show page available: https://ilsr.org/article/solar-tax-credits-ler244/ | Listen to all of our Local Energy Rules podcast episodes at our site: https://ilsr.org/energy/local-energy-rules-podcast/ | Don't forget to subscribe, sha…

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The Town That Could Spark a Public Power Revolution — Episode 243 of Local Energy Rules 36:43

2M ago36:43

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Slayton's public power takeover aims to improve reliability and safety. | Show page available: https://ilsr.org/articles/slayton-public-power-ler243/| Listen to all of our Local Energy Rules podcast episodes at our site: https://ilsr.org/energy/local-energy-rules-podcast/ | Don't forget to subscribe, share with your friends, leave a recommendation …

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A Public Power Struggle in Tucson — Episode 242 of Local Energy Rules 44:13

2M ago44:13

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Affordability and clean energy are driving a public power campaign to take over Tucson’s investor-owned utility. | Show page available: https://ilsr.org/articles/tucson-public-power-ler242/| Listen to all of our Local Energy Rules podcast episodes at our site: https://ilsr.org/energy/local-energy-rules-podcast/ | Don't forget to subscribe, share wi…

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Smart Homes, Stronger Grids, Thanks to Distributed Power Plants — Episode 241 of Local Energy Rules 44:44

3M ago44:44

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Learn about how distributed power plants lower electric bills and stabilize the grid.| Show page available: https://ilsr.org/articles/distributed-power-plants-ler241/| Listen to all of our Local Energy Rules podcast episodes at our site: https://ilsr.org/energy/local-energy-rules-podcast/| Don't forget to subscribe, share with your friends, leave a…

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Why BlackRock Wants to Buy Your Electric Utility — Episode 240 of Local Energy Rules 44:16

3M ago44:16

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Minnesota Power's sale would saddle captive utility customers with higher rates, but bring millions to shareholders. | Show page available: https://ilsr.org/article/blackrock-utility-purchase-ler240/ | Listen to all of our Local Energy Rules podcast episodes at our site: https://ilsr.org/energy/local-energy-rules-podcast/ | Don't forget to subscrib…

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The Truth Behind California’s High Electric Bills — Episode 239 of Local Energy Rules 51:07

4M ago51:07

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Utility overspending, not rooftop solar, is driving California’s rising rates – Richard McCann debunks the “cost shift” myth.| Show page available: https://ilsr.org/article/truth-behind-CA-electric-bills-ler239/ Listen to all of our Local Energy Rules podcast episodes at our site: https://ilsr.org/energy/local-energy-rules-podcast/ | Don't forget t…

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Australia’s Rooftop Solar Revolution: A Postcard from the Future — Episode 238 of Local Energy Rules 1:00:20

4M ago1:00:20

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Australia leads the world in rooftop solar adoption, offering crucial lessons for regulators and grid operators in the United States. | Show page available: https://ilsr.org/article/australias-rooftop-solar-revolution-ler238/ Listen to all of our Local Energy Rules podcast episodes at our site: https://ilsr.org/energy/local-energy-rules-podcast/ | …

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Boosting Consumer Control with Better Utility Governance — Episode 237 of Local Energy Rules 1:05:34

5M ago1:05:34

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What if we changed monopoly utility governance to give consumers more control over utility decisions?بقلم Local Energy Rules

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Community Solar Cracks Gas Crisis in Alaska — Episode 236 of Local Energy Rules 42:51

5M ago42:51

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Discover how Alaska’s electric co-ops and the Cook Inlet gas crisis laid the groundwork for the state’s community solar policy.بقلم Local Energy Rules

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Community Solar Complements New Hampshire’s Resident-Owned Communities — Episode 235 of Local Energy Rules 41:11

5M ago41:11

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Members of New Hampshire’s resident-owned communities are saving money through community solar.| Show page available: https://ilsr.org/article/community-solar-in-nh-rocs-ler235/| Listen to all of our Local Energy Rules podcast episodes at our site: https://ilsr.org/energy/local-energy-rules-podcast/ | Don't forget to subscribe, share with your frie…

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A ‘North Star’ For California Utility Reform — Episode 234 of Local Energy Rules 55:50

6M ago55:50

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California’s Senate Bill 332 aims to address the immediate harms of the investor-owned utilities while also investing in a resilient future.| Show page available: https://ilsr.org/article/CA-utility-reform-ler234/ Listen to all of our Local Energy Rules podcast episodes at our site: https://ilsr.org/energy/local-energy-rules-podcast/ | Don't forget…

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How Utilities Evade Grid Regulation — Episode 233 of Local Energy Rules 38:40

6M ago38:40

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Instead of prioritizing more useful regional transmission infrastructure, utilities are pushing through smaller, local transmission projects to minimize oversight and maximize profit.بقلم Local Energy Rules

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Connecticut Utility Regulator Under Fire for Doing Her Job — Episode 232 of Local Energy Rules 1:03:32

7M ago1:03:32

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In this rebroadcast from Volts, Chairman Marissa Gillett of Connecticut’s Public Utilities Regulatory Authority talks about the challenges of reforming utility regulation given investor-owned utilities’ incredible influence.بقلم Local Energy Rules

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Community Solar 2.0 is Coming to Boston — Episode 231 of Local Energy Rules 38:18

7M ago38:18

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In Boston, a creative cooperatively-run solar developer is combining the best of Massachusetts’ equity-focused climate opportunities to distribute the benefits of the climate transition.بقلم Local Energy Rules

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On Molokai, A Community Cooperative for Energy Sovereignty — Episode 230 of Local Energy Rules 49:47

8M ago49:47

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On Molokai, a Hawaiian island with the highest utility rates in the country, the resident-led Hoʻāhu Energy Cooperative is using its local knowledge to drive clean energy projects that speak to community needs and priorities.بقلم Local Energy Rules

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Voting (Again) on Municipal Power in Decorah, Iowa — Episode 229 of Local Energy Rules 30:02

8M ago30:02

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Do residents of Decorah, Iowa, have the seven year public power itch? Actually, they’re probably just steamed about two double-digit increases in their electric bills since 2018, when they last considered creating a city-owned electric utility. While that initiative fell short by just three votes, today, the advocates promoting a “yes” vote on the …

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Wisconsin’s SolarShare: A Co-op Model for Local Clean Power — Episode 228 of Local Energy Rules 49:56

9M ago49:56

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SolarShare Wisconsin Cooperative’s model allows anyone in the state to invest in local solar projects.بقلم Local Energy Rules

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A Public Utility for New York’s Hudson Valley – Episode 227 of Local Energy Rules 36:59

9M ago36:59

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Rep. Sarahana Shrestha has a bill, The Hudson Valley Power Authority Act, that would take the privately-owned Central Hudson Gas & Electric public in order to lower rates, accelerate clean energy deployment, and increase benefits for the communities it serves.بقلم Local Energy Rules

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Five Tactics for Fighting Utility Rate Gouging – Episode 226 of Local Energy Rules 57:56

10M ago57:56

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Mark Ellis spent years as a chief economist and chief of corporate strategy for investor-owned utilities. He now testifies in support of intervenors. Here are 5 tactics he says we should be using to fight utility rate gouging.بقلم Local Energy Rules

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Biogas: The Good, the Bad, and the Sludgy – Episode 225 of Local Energy Rules 41:42

10M ago41:42

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Anaerobic digestion can harness power from organic waste. But it can also have some negative ecological and health effects.بقلم Local Energy Rules

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Monopoly Utilities Shakedown Regulators in the Southwest – Episode 224 of Local Energy Rules 49:53

11M ago49:53

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In a dynamic Stephen Fischmann refers to as a “continual shakedown,” utilities in New Mexico often refuse to act unless they’re generously compensated. They get away with it, he says, because they’re monopolies.بقلم Local Energy Rules

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Unions and Public Power NY Organize for Public Renewables – Episode 223 of Local Energy Rules 47:52

11M ago47:52

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Patrick Robbins was outraged when a fracked gas pipeline was proposed in his mom's West Village neighborhood. So he helped form the Public Power NY Coalition - the main author of New York state’s 2023 Build Public Renewables Act, a model for other states and municipalities seeking energy independence while addressing climate change and social […]…

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Envisioning a Future Without Investor-Owned Utilities – Episode 222 of Local Energy Rules 47:25

12M ago47:25

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A University of Michigan research team set out to envision a future without the status quo of investor-owned utilities. Here are four alternatives.بقلم Local Energy Rules

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Public Power on the Ballot in Florida — Episode 221 of Local Energy Rules 35:25

12M ago35:25

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The Florida Legislature removed local control of Gainesville’s century-old municipal utility, but Commissioner Bryan Eastman explains how the city plans to take it back. | Show page available: https://ilsr.org/articles/public-power-ballot-florida-ler221/| Listen to all of our Local Energy Rules podcast episodes at our site: https://ilsr.org/energy/…

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Solar Help Desk Offers Agenda-Free Consumer Assistance — Episode 220 of Local Energy Rules 31:32

1y ago31:32

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Jani Hale and Liz Veazy from Solar United Neighbors explain how the Solar Help Desk aids consumers and how the group organizes people to fight for solar rights. | Show page available: https://ilsr.org/article/solar-help-desk-agenda-free-ler220/ | Listen to all of our Local Energy Rules podcast episodes at our site: https://ilsr.org/energy/local-ene…

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Crashing the Utility Transmission Planning Party — Episode 219 of Local Energy Rules

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Shelley Welton discusses why utilities cannot be trusted to coordinate their electricity transmission plans and how an independent planning authority could step in where federal regulators have floundered. | Show page available: https://ilsr.org/articles/crashing-utility-transmission-planning-party-ler219/ | Listen to all of our Local Energy Rules …

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How Cities Can Simplify Rooftop Solar — Episode 218 of Local Energy Rules 49:13

1y ago49:13

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Toyah Callahan and Zach Greene discuss how the SolSmart technical assistance platform supports local governments as they streamline their solar permitting, inspection, and zoning processes, making it easier for residents to go solar. | Show page available: https://ilsr.org/cities-simplify-rooftop-solar-ler218/ | Listen to all of our Local Energy Ru…

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Leah Stokes and Tim Hade on Climate Resilience in California — Episode 217 of Local Energy Rules 45:34

1y ago45:34

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Tim Hade and Leah Stokes discuss how, through the coordination of a virtual power plant, distributed energy generation and storage will provide resilient and affordable electric power to a vulnerable area of Santa Barbara County. | Show page available: https://ilsr.org/stokes-hade-climate-resilience-california-ler217/ | Listen to all of our Local E…

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How Monopoly Utilities Abuse Their Power — Episode 216 of Local Energy Rules 18:36

1y ago18:36

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John Farrell summarizes ILSR’s recent report, Upcharge: Hidden Costs of Electric Utility Monopoly Power, and makes the case for restoring competition to the electricity system. | Show page available: https://ilsr.org/how-monopoly-utilities-abuse-power-ler216/ | Listen to all of our Local Energy Rules podcast episodes at our site: https://ilsr.org/l…

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The Cost of Utility-Controlled Vehicle Charging — Episode 215 of Local Energy Rules 41:26

1y ago41:26

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Doug Kantor discusses why the electric vehicle charging market must be competitive, rather than controlled by utilities, and why convenience stores are particularly suited to provide vehicle fueling wherever customers are. | Show page available: https://ilsr.org/the-cost-utility-controlled-vehicle-charging-ler215/ | Listen to all of our Local Energ…

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Financing Platform Opens the Door to Solar Ownership — Episode 214 of Local Energy Rules 1:03:57

1+ y ago1:03:57

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Bracken Hendricks discusses how Working Power, a community development and financing platform, helps community-based organizations retain ownership of clean energy projects and the financial benefits of clean energy investment. | Show page available: https://ilsr.org/financing-platform-solar-ownership-ler214/ | Listen to all of our Local Energy Rul…

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Paying Solar Incentives Direct to Nonprofits — Episode 213 of Local Energy Rules 50:21

1+ y ago50:21

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Jeremy Kalin discusses the evolution of federal tax incentives for renewable energy and how the direct pay provision of the Inflation Reduction Act will deliver more financial benefits to cities, counties, and nonprofits. | Show page available: https://ilsr.org/solar-incentives-direct-pay-ler213/ | Listen to all of our Local Energy Rules podcast ep…

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Seven Hundred Yards Pt. 3: Seven Generations to Come — Episode 212 of Local Energy Rules 24:20

1+ y ago24:20

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Out of the legislative fight over the nuclear plant next door, Prairie Island Indian Community is building its own net zero energy future, on part three of our special series, Seven Hundreds Yards. | Show page available: https://ilsr.org/articles/700-yards-pt3-seven-generations-ler212/ | Listen to all of our Local Energy Rules podcast episodes at o…

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Seven Hundred Yards Pt. 2: Pretend Democracy — Episode 211 of Local Energy Rules 28:14

1+ y ago28:14

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In part two of our special series, Seven Hundred Yards, we find out why the nuclear waste “temporarily” stored on Prairie Island is still there 30 years later. | Show page available: https://ilsr.org/articles/700-yards-pt2-pretend-democracy-ler211| Listen to all of our Local Energy Rules podcast episodes at our site: https://ilsr.org/local-energy-r…

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Seven Hundred Yards Pt. 1: A Small Island in the Mississippi — Episode 210 of Local Energy Rules 28:44

1+ y ago28:44

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Prairie Island community members and experts explain how powerful players allowed a nuclear plant to be built less than 700 yards away from the Native Nation, in part one of our special series, Seven Hundred Yards. | Show page available: https://ilsr.org/articles/700-yards-pt1-small-island-ler210/ | Listen to all of our Local Energy Rules podcast e…

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Advocate Puts Full Court Pressure on Utilities — Episode 209 of Local Energy Rules 49:34

1+ y ago49:34

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Advocating for a distributed, democratized clean energy transition involves a never-ending series of legal and regulatory battles. For this episode of the Local Energy Rules Podcast, host John Farrell is joined by Mariel Nanasi, executive director of New Energy Economy. They discuss New Energy Economy’s efforts before lawmakers, regulators, and cou…

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Standing Rock’s Wind Project Puts People First — Episode 208 of Local Energy Rules 53:44

1+ y ago53:44

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A community-owned clean energy project has a lot more to offer than just electricity. For this episode of the Local Energy Rules Podcast, host John Farrell is joined by Christina Hollenback, CEO of Justice Capital, and Joseph McNeil, CEO of SAGE Development Authority. They discuss how SAGE Development Authority has created a model for community-led…

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Ann Arbor’s Public Pathway to Reliable Power — Episode 207 of Local Energy Rules 38:24

1+ y ago38:24

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DTE Energy is not meeting Ann Arbor’s needs for reliable, renewable electricity. Could a municipal takeover be the answer to residents’ pleas? For this episode of the Local Energy Rules Podcast, host John Farrell is joined by Gregory Woodring, the president and founder of Ann Arbor for Public Power. They discuss the ways that investor-owned […]…

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A San Diego Solar Takeover — Episode 206 of Local Energy Rules 52:09

1+ y ago52:09

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Local solar offers relief from exorbitant electric rates, but San Diego may need a different utility business model to see dramatic savings. For this episode of the Local Energy Rules Podcast, host John Farrell is joined by Dorrie Bruggemann and Bill Powers, Campaign Coordinator and Campaign Chair of the Power San Diego ballot initiative. They […]…

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Arizona’s High Stakes Utility Election — Episode 205 of Local Energy Rules

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An April election could make an Arizona utility accountable to all of its customers. For this episode of the Local Energy Rules Podcast, host John Farrell is joined by Charlie Fisher, Executive Director of Arizonans for a Clean Economy. They discuss the upcoming Salt River Project election and how clean energy advocates could flip the […]…

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Smarter Rules for Smart Meters — Episode 204 of Local Energy Rules 45:18

1+ y ago45:18

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Technology is outpacing laws and regulations in the energy industry, too. For this episode of the Local Energy Rules Podcast, host John Farrell is joined by Michael Murray, President of Mission:data Coalition. Murray explains the many capabilities of smart meters, his critique of a Rhode Island utility proposal to expand advanced metering, and how …

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The Concrete Benefits of Virtual Power Plants — Episode 203 of Local Energy Rules 46:00

1+ y ago46:00

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Coordinated grid services benefit virtually everyone — with the exception of utility shareholders. For this episode of the Local Energy Rules Podcast, host John Farrell is joined by Chris Rauscher, Head of Grid Services and Virtual Power Plants at Sunrun. Sunrun has partnered with utilities to reward their residential customers who dispatch electri…

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10 Years of Minnesota’s Community Solar Program — Episode 202 of Local Energy Rules 45:15

1+ y ago45:15

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Monopoly utilities give distributed energy advocates little time to celebrate their victories. For this episode of the Local Energy Rules Podcast, host John Farrell is joined by Pouya Najmaie, Policy and Regulatory Director at Cooperative Energy Futures. They discuss the strengths and weaknesses of Minnesota’s community solar program, its many regu…

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Petitioners Ask Feds to Investigate Utility Abuses of Monopoly Power — Episode 201 of Local Energy Rules 38:18

2y ago38:18

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Monopoly energy utilities have accrued vast service territories and extraordinary financial power — which they have used to purchase political power. At this point, state regulatory and legislative bodies can only do so much to rein them in. In this episode from the Local Energy Rules archive, host John Farrell speaks with Howard Crystal and […]…

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200 Episodes, 10 Lessons, and Your Questions — Episode 200 of Local Energy Rules 53:44

2y ago53:44

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Local Energy Rules is celebrating a milestone! For this episode of the Local Energy Rules Podcast, host John Farrell reflects on 10 years of making the podcast, what he has learned from over 200 guests, and answers some listener questions. Explore more resources at the link below — including a transcript and summary of the […]…

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Scaling Up Home Energy Investment — Episode 199 of Local Energy Rules 52:54

2y ago52:54

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With a little help from utilities, home energy upgrades can pay for themselves. For this episode of the Local Energy Rules Podcast, host John Farrell is joined by Matt Flaherty, Director of Building Decarbonization at Clean Energy Works. They discuss the barriers to home energy upgrades, how inclusive utility investment is a scalable solution that …

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Loopholes and Scams in New York Gas Plans — Episode 198 of Local Energy Rules 42:56

2y ago42:56

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Can for-profit gas utilities be trusted to plan their own stagnation? For this episode of the Local Energy Rules Podcast, host John Farrell is joined by Ben Kuebrich, Public Advocate for the Alliance for a Green Economy. They discuss New York’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, what to expect when gas utilities do their […]…

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