# local energy (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover local energy. Page: Feed: --- ## [This Co-op Helps Manufactured Homes Save with Solar — Episode 277](https://ilsr.org/article/energy-democracy/community-solar-manufactured-homes-minnesota-ler277/) _2026-08-12 · Local Energy Rules · Local Energy Rules_ A Minnesota community solar cooperative earns trust and delivers savings in manufactured home parks. | Show page available: https://ilsr.org/article/energy-democracy/community-solar-manufactured-homes-minnesota-ler277/ | 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,… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/04c4480a/b732ae69.mp3) ## [How a Referee for the Grid Can Lower Utility Bills — Episode 276](https://ilsr.org/article/energy-democracy/independent-distribution-system-operator-ler276/) _2026-07-29 · Local Energy Rules · Local Energy Rules_ Utilities profit by spending more. An independent distribution system operator could change that. Show page available: https://ilsr.org/article/energy-democracy/independent-distribution-system-operator-ler276/. 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… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/699d57fa/8f0e44d5.mp3) ## [This Small City Found the Funds for Clean Heat — Episode 275](https://ilsr.org/article/energy-democracy/new-haven-geothermal-network-ler275/) _2026-07-15 · Local Energy Rules · Local Energy Rules_ How did this small city finance a municipal geothermal network?| Show page available: https://ilsr.org/article/energy-democracy/new-haven-geothermal-network-ler275/ 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 on our podcast feeds, and join the… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/6d4a2896/e34d9bd1.mp3) ## [How This Mountain Town Funds Its Own Climate Future — Episode 274](https://ilsr.org/article/energy-democracy/boulder-climate-tax-lessons-ler274/) _2026-07-01 · Local Energy Rules · Local Energy Rules_ Boulder's voter-approved climate tax has funded local climate action since 2006. Its lessons are ones any city can use.| Show page available: https://ilsr.org/article/energy-democracy/boulder-climate-tax-lessons-ler274/| 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,… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/c7d195f9/6ff1150d.mp3) ## [States Can Stop Utilities From Strangling Local Solar — Episode 273](https://share.transistor.fm/s/1444aab3) _2026-06-17 · Local Energy Rules · Local Energy Rules_ Solar is ready. Thanks to utilities, the rules to connect it to the grid aren't.| Show page available: https://ilsr.org/article/energy-democracy/state-interconnection-rules-ler273/| 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 on our podcast… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/1444aab3/75475599.mp3) ## [Reducing Red Tape to Slash Rooftop Solar Costs — Episode 272](https://ilsr.org/article/energy-democracy/reducing-rooftop-solar-red-tape-ler272) _2026-06-03 · Local Energy Rules · Local Energy Rules_ States can slash rooftop solar costs with instant permits and remote visits.| Show page available: https://ilsr.org/article/energy-democracy/reducing-rooftop-solar-red-tape-ler272| 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 on our podcast… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/1bfc93d1/74fa0c7e.mp3) ## [Solar Plus Suds Builds Self-Reliance — Episode 271](https://ilsr.org/article/energy-democracy/pine-ridge-solar-ler271/) _2026-05-20 · Local Energy Rules · Local Energy Rules_ A solar-powered laundromat is changing daily life on the Pine Ridge reservation.| Show page available: https://ilsr.org/article/energy-democracy/pine-ridge-solar-ler271/| 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 on our podcast feeds, and join… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/5be2762a/3d21e634.mp3) ## [How Much Are You Paying For Utility Profits? — Episode 270](https://ilsr.org/article/energy-democracy/utility-profit-calculator-ler270/) _2026-05-06 · Local Energy Rules · Local Energy Rules_ In some states, 30 cents of every dollar a customer pays to their electric utility goes to the utility’s shareholders’ profits. How widespread is this problem and how did it happen? | Show page available: https://ilsr.org/article/energy-democracy/utility-profit-calculator-ler270/ | Listen to all of our Local Energy Rules podcast episodes at our site:… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/d0b6b939/d5ca00bf.mp3) ## [Xcel Owns the Batteries, You Pay the Bill — Episode 269 of Local Energy Rules](https://share.transistor.fm/s/ba27f9a3) _2026-04-22 · Local Energy Rules · Local Energy Rules_ What can we expect from a new utility-owned distributed storage program that made headlines when it was announced over 18 months ago? Show page available: https://ilsr.org/article/energy-democracy/distributed-storage-ler269/ 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,… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/ba27f9a3/13975df3.mp3) ## [Black Churches Power Up A Solar Revival — Episode 268 of Local Energy Rules](https://share.transistor.fm/s/8e096bfc) _2026-04-08 · Local Energy Rules · Local Energy Rules_ What makes faith communities such attractive hosts for resilience hubs? [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/8e096bfc/ab0f05eb.mp3) ## [Open directory of blogs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/h4grqyJliJ86) _2026-04-08 · **Sponsored**_ Drop URLs or OPML — get per-blog pages plus machine-readable JSON, OPML, text ## [A Coal Town Digs Deep for Municipal Clean Heat — Episode 267 of Local Energy Rules](https://share.transistor.fm/s/002e755a) _2026-03-25 · Local Energy Rules · Local Energy Rules_ How did this coal town ditch gas lines, win grants, and make municipal networked geothermal the cheapest heating option? [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/002e755a/3c95fa8e.mp3) ## [The Utility Power Trip Behind Transmission Network Upgrades — Episode 266 of Local Energy Rules](https://share.transistor.fm/s/820453fe) _2026-03-11 · Local Energy Rules · Local Energy Rules_ Who should pay for upgrades to the high voltage transmission network?| Show page available: https://ilsr.org/article/energy-democracy/transmission-network-upgrades-ler266/| 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 on our podcast feeds, and… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/820453fe/ee8172a8.mp3) ## [How This City Got Low-Income Solar On The Utility’s Dime — Episode 265 of Local Energy Rules](https://share.transistor.fm/s/03dfd1f0) _2026-02-25 · Local Energy Rules · Local Energy Rules_ San Diego may be the only city to have secured upfront funding from utility shareholders to make clean energy cheaper.| Show page available: https://ilsr.org/article/energy-democracy/San-Diego-franchise-agreement-ler265/| 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,… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/03dfd1f0/61b39301.mp3) ## [A 2nd State Puts Utility Performance Over Profits — Episode 264 of Local Energy Rules](https://share.transistor.fm/s/8d91df35) _2026-02-11 · Local Energy Rules · Local Energy Rules_ Oregon tries to tie utility profits to climate, cost, and reliability targets through performance-based regulation.| Show page available: https://ilsr.org/article/energy-democracy/oregon-performance-based-regulation-ler264/ 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,… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/8d91df35/e4e56ce0.mp3) ## [42 Million People Can Use this Toolkit to Lower Electric Bills — Episode 263 of Local Energy Rules](https://share.transistor.fm/s/b1adade7) _2026-01-28 · Local Energy Rules · Local Energy Rules_ Rural electric co-op members should use this new toolkit to swap coal debt for clean, affordable energy.| Show page available: https://ilsr.org/article/energy-democracy/rural-electric-coop-toolkit-ler263/| 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… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/b1adade7/7a28541c.mp3) ## [Solar and Portable Batteries Save Lives after Storms — Episode 262 of Local Energy Rules](https://share.transistor.fm/s/b8a3bd49) _2026-01-14 · Local Energy Rules · Local Energy Rules_ NOLA’s Community Lighthouse initiative creates local hubs with rooftop solar and portable batteries to save lives after storms.| Show page available: https://ilsr.org/article/energy-democracy/solar-and-batteries-save-lives-ler262/| 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… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/b8a3bd49/e0280838.mp3) ## [DIY Plug-In Solar Is On The Way — Episode 261 of Local Energy Rules](https://share.transistor.fm/s/e533d2d7) _2025-12-31 · Local Energy Rules · Local Energy Rules_ These plug-in devices bypass utility hassles to offer cheap, convenient power for everyone.| Show page available: https://ilsr.org/article/energy-democracy/plug-in-solar-ler261/| 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 on our podcast feeds,… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/e533d2d7/65ce73b5.mp3) ## [Public Power Can Tackle The Affordability Crisis — Episode 260 of Local Energy Rules](https://share.transistor.fm/s/94028874) _2025-12-17 · Local Energy Rules · Local Energy Rules_ Learn how public power can tackle the affordability crisis. [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/94028874/1bf20d62.mp3) ## [Cutting Tax Credit Losses With Third-Party Ownership — (Bonus) Episode 259 of Local Energy Rules](https://share.transistor.fm/s/967c2023) _2025-12-10 · Local Energy Rules · Local Energy Rules_ The solar tax credit landscape is changing. Third-party ownership could be one way to cut losses.| Show page available: https://ilsr.org/article/energy-democracy/third-party-ownership-ler259/| 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 on our… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/967c2023/c94c2c4c.mp3) ## [Leveraging Distributed Power Plants To Lower Costs — (Bonus) Episode 258 of Local Energy Rules](https://share.transistor.fm/s/2926fb79) _2025-12-03 · Local Energy Rules · Local Energy Rules_ Learn about pending Minnesota legislation to enable distributed power plants and their potential impact on energy affordability.| Show page available: https://ilsr.org/article/energy-democracy/MN-virtual-power-plants-ler258/| 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,… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/2926fb79/25465ef4.mp3) ## [Brisk AI News Briefings (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ZyvtpWWE8d79) _2025-12-03 · **Sponsored**_ Read AI summaries and listen to audio briefings for top stories. ## [A Blueprint for Scalable Cooperative Solar Energy — Episode 257 of Local Energy Rules](https://share.transistor.fm/s/9c960a2d) _2025-12-03 · Local Energy Rules · Local Energy Rules_ What happens when you combine cooperative solar ownership with a clever standardized design meant to match the scale and capacity of local communities and their grids?| Show page available: https://ilsr.org/article/energy-democracy/maine-cooperative-community-solar-ler257| Listen to all of our Local Energy Rules podcast episodes at our site: https://ilsr.org/energy/local-energy-rules-podcast/ |… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/9c960a2d/8fdc721f.mp3) ## [State Solutions for Local Energy Action — (Bonus) Episode 256 of Local Energy Rules](https://share.transistor.fm/s/1edd87f0) _2025-11-26 · Local Energy Rules · 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-local-action-ler256/| 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,… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/1edd87f0/b1e95e43.mp3) ## [How to Raise the Bar for Community Solar in Minnesota — (Bonus) Episode 255 of Local Energy Rules](https://share.transistor.fm/s/6928c16b) _2025-11-19 · Local Energy Rules · 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-democracy/mn-community-solar-ler255/| 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… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/6928c16b/922d9073.mp3) ## [The Oregon Trail To Community Microgrids — Episode 254 of Local Energy Rules](https://share.transistor.fm/s/5ea18f37) _2025-11-19 · Local Energy Rules · 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-community-microgrids-ler254/| 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… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/5ea18f37/d048521b.mp3) ## [The State Fighting The Feds to Lower Energy Costs – (Bonus) Episode 253 of Local Energy Rules](https://share.transistor.fm/s/f397a5a6) _2025-11-12 · Local Energy Rules · 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/| 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 on… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/f397a5a6/c368084f.mp3) ## [The Minnesota Lawmaker Tackling Energy Problems Head-On — (Bonus) Episode 252 of Local Energy Rules](https://share.transistor.fm/s/198c7b48) _2025-11-05 · Local Energy Rules · Local Energy Rules_ Learn about how this Minnesota lawmaker wants to tackle her state’s energy problems. Show page available: https://ilsr.org/article/energy-democracy/acomb-ler252/| 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 on our podcast feeds, and join the… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/198c7b48/4bc7fbcf.mp3) ## [Distributed Power Banishes Blackouts In Puerto Rico — Episode 251 of Local Energy Rules](https://share.transistor.fm/s/a8baabf7) _2025-11-05 · Local Energy Rules · Local Energy Rules_ It’s 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 future into their own hands, and thousands of locals have invested in solar panels and batteries to keep the lights on for themselves and for everyone. For this episode of the Local Energy Rules… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/a8baabf7/4b75e223.mp3) ## [The Job No One Does Well — (Bonus) Episode 250 of Local Energy Rules](https://share.transistor.fm/s/a3888ccd) _2025-10-29 · Local Energy Rules · Local Energy Rules_ No state in America is currently doing utility regulation well. But there’s hope.| Show page available: https://ilsr.org/article/energy-democracy/states-all-do-a-bad-job-ler250/| 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 on our podcast feeds,… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/a3888ccd/a22ba027.mp3) ## [BlackRock Bought Minnesota Power. What’s Next? — (Bonus) Episode 249 of Local Energy Rules](https://share.transistor.fm/s/cd0a07cc) _2025-10-22 · Local Energy Rules · Local Energy Rules_ BlackRock just bought Minnesota Power. But these consumer advocates haven’t stopped fighting for utility accountability.| Show page available: https://ilsr.org/article/after-BlackRock-ler249/ | 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 on our… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/cd0a07cc/ef6a57b1.mp3) ## [How to Fix the Country’s Biggest Power Market — Episode 248 of Local Energy Rules](https://share.transistor.fm/s/2f0f927b) _2025-10-22 · Local Energy Rules · 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-fix-PJM-ler248/| 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… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/2f0f927b/9ef0573b.mp3) ## [ThreatCrush on GitHub (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/s64J0jEwJmYA) _2025-10-22 · **Sponsored**_ View the ThreatCrush listing on the GitHub Marketplace. ## [Should We Celebrate When Monopoly Utilities Embrace Distributed Energy? — (Bonus) Episode 247 of Local Energy Rules](https://share.transistor.fm/s/ccecdebb) _2025-10-17 · Local Energy Rules · 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-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 to subscribe, share with your friends, leave a… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/ccecdebb/e479f983.mp3) ## [Finally a Bright Spot for California Rooftop Solar — Episode 246 of Local Energy Rules](https://share.transistor.fm/s/4ab51b9d) _2025-10-08 · Local Energy Rules · Local Energy Rules_ 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 friends, leave a recommendation on our podcast… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/4ab51b9d/8be68b26.mp3) ## [A New Coalition for a Distributed Energy Future — Episode 245 of Local Energy Rules](https://share.transistor.fm/s/a5dcef9b) _2025-09-24 · Local Energy Rules · Local Energy Rules_ 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/ | Don't forget to subscribe, share with your… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/a5dcef9b/90dc8a5a.mp3) ## [These Solar Tax Credits Are Still Standing — Episode 244 of Local Energy Rules](https://share.transistor.fm/s/4e8cb5b0) _2025-09-10 · Local Energy Rules · Local Energy Rules_ 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, share with your friends, leave a recommendation on… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/4e8cb5b0/dd6c8c03.mp3) ## [The Town That Could Spark a Public Power Revolution — Episode 243 of Local Energy Rules](https://share.transistor.fm/s/8b1273eb) _2025-08-27 · Local Energy Rules · Local Energy Rules_ 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 on our podcast feeds, and join the conversation… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/8b1273eb/2d1e648a.mp3) ## [A Public Power Struggle in Tucson — Episode 242 of Local Energy Rules](https://share.transistor.fm/s/e55ce037) _2025-08-13 · Local Energy Rules · Local Energy Rules_ 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 with your friends, leave a recommendation on our… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/e55ce037/e5c4247c.mp3) ## [Smart Homes, Stronger Grids, Thanks to Distributed Power Plants — Episode 241 of Local Energy Rules](https://share.transistor.fm/s/5c98df40) _2025-07-30 · Local Energy Rules · Local Energy Rules_ 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 recommendation on our podcast feeds, and join the… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/5c98df40/5d336968.mp3) ## [Why BlackRock Wants to Buy Your Electric Utility — Episode 240 of Local Energy Rules](https://share.transistor.fm/s/b3542fe0) _2025-07-16 · Local Energy Rules · Local Energy Rules_ 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 subscribe, share with your friends, leave a recommendation… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/b3542fe0/29391210.mp3) ## [The Truth Behind California’s High Electric Bills — Episode 239 of Local Energy Rules](https://share.transistor.fm/s/60dbb9c7) _2025-07-02 · Local Energy Rules · Local Energy Rules_ 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 to subscribe, share with your friends, leave a… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/60dbb9c7/a394fc8e.mp3) ## [Australia’s Rooftop Solar Revolution: A Postcard from the Future — Episode 238 of Local Energy Rules](https://share.transistor.fm/s/07b1173d) _2025-06-18 · Local Energy Rules · Local Energy Rules_ 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/ | Don't forget to subscribe, share with your… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/07b1173d/cbf9d044.mp3) ## [Boosting Consumer Control with Better Utility Governance — Episode 237 of Local Energy Rules](https://share.transistor.fm/s/2c476f13) _2025-06-04 · Local Energy Rules · Local Energy Rules_ What if we changed monopoly utility governance to give consumers more control over utility decisions? [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/2c476f13/dffba0c5.mp3) ## [Community Solar Cracks Gas Crisis in Alaska — Episode 236 of Local Energy Rules](https://share.transistor.fm/s/ca7878c5) _2025-05-21 · Local Energy Rules · Local Energy Rules_ Discover how Alaska’s electric co-ops and the Cook Inlet gas crisis laid the groundwork for the state’s community solar policy. [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/ca7878c5/d711c896.mp3) ## [Community Solar Complements New Hampshire’s Resident-Owned Communities — Episode 235 of Local Energy Rules](https://share.transistor.fm/s/8b42c46d) _2025-05-07 · Local Energy Rules · Local Energy Rules_ 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 friends, leave a recommendation on our podcast feeds,… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/8b42c46d/5ed6bcdb.mp3) ## [A ‘North Star’ For California Utility Reform — Episode 234 of Local Energy Rules](https://share.transistor.fm/s/89d29330) _2025-04-23 · Local Energy Rules · Local Energy Rules_ 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 to subscribe, share with your friends, leave a… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/89d29330/0650e20f.mp3) ## [How Utilities Evade Grid Regulation — Episode 233 of Local Energy Rules](https://share.transistor.fm/s/922f0367) _2025-04-09 · Local Energy Rules · Local Energy Rules_ Instead of prioritizing more useful regional transmission infrastructure, utilities are pushing through smaller, local transmission projects to minimize oversight and maximize profit. [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/922f0367/406a7b38.mp3) ## [Connecticut Utility Regulator Under Fire for Doing Her Job — Episode 232 of Local Energy Rules](https://share.transistor.fm/s/bfe5ecea) _2025-03-26 · Local Energy Rules · Local Energy Rules_ 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. [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/bfe5ecea/dad43d3a.mp3) ## [Community Solar 2.0 is Coming to Boston — Episode 231 of Local Energy Rules](https://share.transistor.fm/s/1d2c1de5) _2025-03-12 · Local Energy Rules · Local Energy Rules_ 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. [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/1d2c1de5/c158ba65.mp3) ## [On Molokai, A Community Cooperative for Energy Sovereignty — Episode 230 of Local Energy Rules](https://share.transistor.fm/s/a5457209) _2025-02-26 · Local Energy Rules · Local Energy Rules_ 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. [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/a5457209/58e28a61.mp3) ## [Voting (Again) on Municipal Power in Decorah, Iowa — Episode 229 of Local Energy Rules](https://share.transistor.fm/s/9b6ffc1f) _2025-02-12 · Local Energy Rules · Local Energy Rules_ 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 March 4 public power initiative think that anger… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/9b6ffc1f/bd47aaa5.mp3) ## [Wisconsin’s SolarShare: A Co-op Model for Local Clean Power — Episode 228 of Local Energy Rules](https://share.transistor.fm/s/552019bb) _2025-01-29 · Local Energy Rules · Local Energy Rules_ SolarShare Wisconsin Cooperative’s model allows anyone in the state to invest in local solar projects. [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/552019bb/a89d5042.mp3)