12 Sep 2017

Midwest Energy News features John Farrell on Minneapolis’ Franchise Fee Proposal

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John Farrell’s expertise as a member of Minneapolis, Minn.’s Clean Energy Partnership and his continuing role promoting clean energy development was used in a Midwest Energy News piece by Frank Jossi. This piece describes Minneapolis Mayor Betsy Hodges proposal to nominally increase a franchise fee for electricity (for residents) and natural gas (for utility Xcel Energy) in order to increase clean energy technology in the city.… Read More
11 Sep 2017

Get Charged Up About Drive Electric Week

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This Drive Electric Week, join ILSR in celebrating the rise of the electric vehicle and the opportunity it presents to modernize the grid, empower consumers, and benefit communities. Below, we invite you to explore our recent work on electric vehicles and energy democracy. (You can also find our full report, Choosing the Electric Avenue — Unlocking Savings, Emissions Reductions, and Community Benefits of Electric Vehicles here.)… Read More
6 Sep 2017

An Overlooked Solution for Competitive and Local Renewable Power

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A 40-year-old federal law has a new life in promoting a competitive U.S. clean energy market because of falling costs for wind and solar. But despite its lofty potential, the policy remains trapped between regulatory obstacles and utility resistance — forcing communities across the country to leave significant economic benefits on the table. The Public Utility … Read More
6 Sep 2017

Energy Democracy Media Roundup – week of September 4, 2017

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This week in Energy Democracy news: A writer from Vox breaks down why most monopoly electric utilities suck, West Virginia’s state parks implement an extensive EV charging network, and a useful rundown of the rooftop solar fight that’s consumed Nevada’s politics. The simple reason most power utilities suck by David Roberts, Vox The take-home here is … Read More
31 Aug 2017

Yale360 Seeks to Understand Utility Aversion to Renewables, John Farrell Helps Clarify

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Jacques Leslie of Yale360 Environment‘s research team delves into the complex relationship electric utilities across the United States have with increasing renewable energy deployment. ILSR Energy Democracy initiative director John Farrell lends a hand in analysis of community owned renewable energy and the valuation of solar energy pushed down by electricity monopolies.… Read More
30 Aug 2017

Minnesota Has the Best Community Solar Program — Here’s Why

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Our own Energy Democracy initiative director John Farrell penned this article for MinnPost‘s Community Voices section about the benefits of the state’s community solar program, here’s a sample: “As a long-time advocate for community-scale investment in renewable energy, I’m often asked about community solar: a burgeoning part of the solar industry and a model for its growth.”… Read More
24 Aug 2017

Dumb and Dumber: Looking Beyond the Department of Energy’s Flawed “Baseload” Study

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Earlier this summer, the U.S. Department of Energy commissioned a study purportedly about grid reliability. In reality, it’s more likely the study is a fishing expedition searching for ways to buttress fossil fuel contributors to and allies of the Trump administration — folks squeezed by competition from less costly wind and solar power.… Read More
22 Aug 2017

Minnesota Utility Takes Baby Steps Toward Broadening Community Solar Access

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Minnesota’s largest utility is planning a pilot community solar program specifically targeted to low-income customers, an important first step in bridging significant gaps in accessing the benefits of the state’s burgeoning clean energy economy. Xcel Energy filed a program outline with Minnesota regulators last month, which drew general support from the Institute for Local Self-Reliance and … Read More
22 Aug 2017

Energy Democracy Media Roundup – week of August 21, 2017

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This week in Energy Democracy news:

Nederland, Colo. & Orlando, Fla. have committed to being 100% powered by renewable energy; Denver, Colo. is using Volkswagen settlement money to install electric vehicle charging stations across the city; and a new community group in Appalachian Ohio is helping to reduce the worries and fees associated with solar energy in the region.… Read More

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