Local Energy Rules

In this episode of the Local Energy Rules Podcast, host John Farrell speaks with Ben Paulos of the Berkeley Energy Commission. The two discuss how voting yes to a climate equity action fund (Measure HH) will advance Berkeley’s zero carbon emissions goal — all while advancing energy equity. |

Show page available: https://ilsr.org/berkeley-measureHH-ben-paulos-ler-115/ |

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Florida has been hard hit by the climate change-fueled growth of hurricane season over recent decades. Despite the pressures of disastrous weather and the complications of living in a landlocked part of the state, Gainesville, Fla. leads the way to net zero emissions and 100% renewable energy.

In this episode of our Voices of 100% series of the Local Energy Rules Podcast, host John Farrell speaks with Adrian Hayes-Santos, city commissioner of Gainesville, Fla., and Bob Tancig, a local climate advocate working with Citizens Climate Lobby, NAACP, and more. They discuss the city’s efforts to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045 and their efforts towards 100% renewable municipal energy.

Listen to the full episode and explore more resources below — including a transcript and summary of the conversation.

https://ilsr.org/articles/gainesville-florida-voices-of-100-podcast/

In this episode of our Voices of 100% series of the Local Energy Rules Podcast, host John Farrell speaks with city commissioner Adrian Hayes-Santos and climate advocate Bob Tancig of Gainesville, Fla. about the city’s renewable energy prospects. |

Show page available: https://ilsr.org/gainesville-florida-voices-of-100-podcast/ |

Listen to all of our Local Energy Rules podcast episodes at our site: https://ilsr.org/local-energy-rules-podcast-homepage |

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In the journey towards 100% renewable energy, utilities are often the largest variable. In this game of “will they/won’t they,” with the environmental health and economic stability of cities at stake, the push towards a more sustainable future can reveal the ugly face of monopoly utilities.

In this episode of the Local Energy Rules Podcast, host John Farrell speaks with Jamie Valdez about Pueblo, Colo.’s efforts to municipalize. In its push for 100% renewable energy, Pueblo went head to head with a power monopoly and has learned the heavy costs of facing a utility giant. Valdez offers up Pueblo’s story to other municipalization efforts nationwide and speaks of the hope the movement still has.

Listen to the full episode and explore more resources below — including a transcript and summary of the conversation.

https://ilsr.org/articles/pueblo-muni-campaign-jamie-valdez-ler-113/

In this episode of the Local Energy Rules Podcast, host John Farrell speaks with Jamie Valdez about the efforts of Pueblo, Colo. to municipalize and its push for 100% renewable energy, facing up against a power monopoly and lessons learned in the process. Valdez offers up their story to other efforts nationwide and speaks of the hope they still have. |

Show page available: https://ilsr.org/pueblo-muni-campaign-jamie-valdez-ler-113 |

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In January 2018, Fayetteville topped headlines as the first Arkansas city to commit to 100% renewable energy. In less than 2 years, the progress Fayetteville plotted since its initial promise has made those aspirations look like a near-future reality.

In this episode of our Voices of 100% series of the Local Energy Rules Podcast, host John Farrell speaks with Mayor Lioneld Jordan and Peter Nierengarten, Environmental Director of Fayetteville’s Sustainability and Resilience Department. They discuss the city’s initial commitment to 100% renewable energy, the detailed Energy Action Plan, and their desire to make Fayetteville a city that future generations can be proud of.

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https://ilsr.org/articles/fayetteville-arkansas-voices-of-100-podcast/

In this episode of our Voices of 100% series of the Local Energy Rules Podcast, host John Farrell speaks with leaders from Fayetteville, Ark. about their steps towards 100% renewable energy by 2050, through solar energy expansion and storage and municipal utility efficiency. |

Show page available: https://ilsr.org/fayetteville-arkansas-voices-of-100-podcast/ |

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Above the earth’s surface, temperatures change with each passing season. Below-surface temperatures remain consistent and can be captured with geothermal systems. An idea has emerged that, using existing water mains, could empower more communities to take advantage of the “earth heat” trapped below.

In this episode of the Local Energy Rules Podcast, host John Farrell speaks with Jay Egg, a geothermal expert, about the potential of minimizing the carbon footprint of heating and cooling buildings by adapting water mains to capture the heat just below the Earth’s surface. They discuss successful geothermal projects in Canada and the triumphs and challenges of projects in the U.S.

Listen to the full episode and explore more resources below — including a transcript and summary of the conversation.

https://ilsr.org/articles/geothermal-jay-egg-ler-episode-111/

In this episode of the Local Energy Rules podcast, host John Farrell speaks with Jay Egg, a geothermal expert, about the potential of minimizing the carbon footprint of heating and cooling buildings by adapting water mains to capture the heat just below the Earth’s surface. They discuss successful geothermal projects in Canada and the triumphs and challenges of projects in the U.S. |

Show page available: https://ilsr.org/geothermal-jay-egg-ler-111/‎ |

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In this episode of our Voices of 100% series of the Local Energy Rules Podcast, host John Farrell speaks with two important leaders in Missoula, Montana’s efforts to reach 100% renewable energy: City Council President Bryan von Lossberg and Missoula County Commissioner Dave Strohmaier. They discuss the city and county’s joint efforts to achieve their goal, despite the resistance from stubborn utility companies and a lack of legislation.

Listen to the full episode and explore more resources below — including a transcript and summary of the conversation.

https://ilsr.org/articles/missoula-montana-voices-of-100-podcast/