In the pathway to 100% renewable energy lie electric utilities. Despite some changes to market structure in past decades, most utilities still have enormous market,...
In a new piece for the University of Chicago Stigler Center’s blog, ProMarket, ILSR’s co-director Stacy Mitchell, and legal fellow Shaoul Sussman, describe how Amazon...
Our new podcast series explores broadband and related issues in North Carolina. … Read More
On November 5, voters in Fort Dodge, Iowa voted to grant authority for a municipal telecommunications network.… Read More
Independent pharmacies could flourish and multiply, helping to solve the growing problem of healthcare deserts — if only policymakers would stand up to the big...
The following letter to regulators in Kentucky shares ILSR’s experience with value of solar policy, including the key categories of value to assess, the importance...
Updates in anti-incineration work from Saugus, Mass. and the Energy Justice Network.… Read More
Recycling has increased in Washington, D.C. from 20% to 30% in the last few years and we can expect this trend to continue given the...
The first four Democratic Party debates focused on Medicare for All. The fifth should be about Democracy for All… Read More
Register now for a free hot composting workshop Oct. 26 that will provide community-scale composters the background they need to get started, troubleshoot on their...
On Friday, September 27th, research associate Maria McCoy testified to the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission. Listen to her statement, arguing against Xcel Energy’s proposed purchase...
The Institute for Local Self-Reliance teamed up with Next Century Cities and several other organizations to offer input to the FCC on how to improve...
Increasingly, rural electric cooperatives are stepping up to provide Internet access in rural communities. … Read More
Federal broadband maps have long been criticized for inaccuracies. Now, state and local initiatives are developing ways to create their own improved maps. … Read...
California passed new minimum content requirements calling for plastic beverage containers to have 50% recycled content.… Read More