Local Energy Rules

By Local Energy Rules

This bi-weekly podcast from the Institute for Local Self-Reliance shares powerful stories of local renewable energy, from mayors discussing their city’s commitment to 100% renewable energy to tales of... more

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How many episodes does Local Energy Rules have?

The podcast currently has 448 episodes available.

Local Energy Rules episodes:

October 29, 2025 The Job No One Does Well — (Bonus) Episode 250 of 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/ |
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October 22, 2025 BlackRock Bought Minnesota Power. What’s Next? — (Bonus) Episode 249 of 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/ |
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28min
October 22, 2025 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-fix-PJM-ler248/|
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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51min
October 17, 2025 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-energy-ler247/|
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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25min
October 08, 2025 Finally a Bright Spot for California Rooftop Solar — Episode 246 of 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/|

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35min
September 24, 2025 A New Coalition for a Distributed Energy Future — Episode 245 of 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/ |
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17min
September 10, 2025 These Solar Tax Credits Are Still Standing — Episode 244 of 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/ |
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43min
August 27, 2025 The Town That Could Spark a Public Power Revolution — Episode 243 of 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/ |
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37min
August 13, 2025 A Public Power Struggle in Tucson — Episode 242 of 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/ |
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45min
July 30, 2025 Smart Homes, Stronger Grids, Thanks to Distributed Power Plants — Episode 241 of 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/|
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45min

FAQs about Local Energy Rules:

How many episodes does Local Energy Rules have?

The podcast currently has 448 episodes available.

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