Local Energy Rules Podcast
1) Solar and Portable Batteries Save Lives after Storms — Episode 262 of 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...Show More
2) DIY Plug-In Solar Is On The Way — Episode 261 of 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 o...Show More
3) Public Power Can Tackle The Affordability Crisis — Episode 260 of Local Energy Rules
Learn how public power can tackle the affordability crisis.
Public Power Can Tackle The Affordability Crisis — Episode 260 of Local Energy Rules
52:09 | Dec 17th, 2025
4) Cutting Tax Credit Losses With Third-Party Ownership — (Bonus) Episode 259 of 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/| L...Show More
5) Leveraging Distributed Power Plants To Lower Costs — (Bonus) Episode 258 of 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-v...Show More
6) A Blueprint for Scalable Cooperative Solar Energy — Episode 257 of 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:/...Show More
7) State Solutions for Local Energy Action — (Bonus) Episode 256 of 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-solution...Show More
State Solutions for Local Energy Action — (Bonus) Episode 256 of Local Energy Rules
13:01 | Nov 26th, 2025
8) How to Raise the Bar for Community Solar in Minnesota — (Bonus) Episode 255 of 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/ener...Show More
9) The Oregon Trail To Community Microgrids — Episode 254 of 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-...Show More
The Oregon Trail To Community Microgrids — Episode 254 of Local Energy Rules
51:03 | Nov 19th, 2025
10) The State Fighting The Feds to Lower Energy Costs – (Bonus) Episode 253 of 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/|...Show More