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Chris Mitchell Shares Lessons Learned from Seattle and Gigabit Squared;...

We originally published this story on MuniNetworks.org, ILSR’s site dedicated to our broadband initiative. This is the first in a series of articles on Seattle and Gigabit Squared by Christopher...

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Chris Mitchell Shares Lessons Learned from Seattle and Gigabit Squared; The...

This article originally ran on MuniNetworks.org, our site dedicated to broadband and community networks.  This the second in a series of posts exploring lessons learned from the Seattle Gigabit Squared...

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Lessons Learned from Seattle and Gigabit Squared; The Challenge of Open Access

This article by Christopher Mitchell originally ran on MuniNetworks.org, our site dedicated to broadband and community networks.  To finalize our series on reflections from Seattle and Gigabit Squared,...

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Chris Mitchell Shares Lessons Learned from Seattle and Gigabit Squared;...

We originally published this story on MuniNetworks.org, ILSR’s site dedicated to our broadband initiative. This is the first in a series of articles on Seattle and Gigabit Squared by Christopher...

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Chris Mitchell Shares Lessons Learned from Seattle and Gigabit Squared; The...

This article originally ran on MuniNetworks.org, our site dedicated to broadband and community networks.  This the second in a series of posts exploring lessons learned from the Seattle Gigabit Squared...

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Lessons Learned from Seattle and Gigabit Squared; The Challenge of Open Access

This article by Christopher Mitchell originally ran on MuniNetworks.org, our site dedicated to broadband and community networks.  To finalize our series on reflections from Seattle and Gigabit Squared,...

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On More Perfect Union: How Amazon Broke Online Shopping

This video from More Perfect Union tells the story of why Amazon has become a chaotic jumble of junk ads and questionable products, how that's connected to the company's abuse of independent...

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Consolidation in the Cord-Cutting Era

From the Capitol to K Street, a Wisconsin native finds a home at Consumer Reports advocating for broadband access and affordability. … Read More

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Virginia’s Community Solar Program

Virginia’s shared solar program began enrolling subscribers in 2023, but faces scrutiny due to a high minimum billing feature. This post summarizes the policy and compiles additional Virginia community...

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ILSR Awarded Major EPA Grant for Local Composting Outreach & Education

ILSR’s Community Composting Outreach and Education Project selected as a part of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s Recycling Education and Outreach grants. … Read More

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Utility Millions Take Down Popular Measure — Episode 197 of Local Energy Rules

Lucy Hochschartner explains how public power would have been an improvement over Maine’s investor-owned utilities, yet didn’t receive the support of Maine voters on November 7th.… Read More

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ILSR’s 2023 Annual Report

Our 2023 annual report highlights the work we’ve done -- through on-the-ground technical assistance, in-depth research and analysis, and coalition building with grassroots organizations -- to instill...

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Statement on NYC Community Composting Budget Cuts

“We strongly urge the Mayor and City Council to halt these short-sighted cuts and commit to long-term funding of the NYC Compost Project and GrowNYC." - Brenda Platt, Director of the Composting for...

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Sparking a Community Broadband Revolution

Sparklight monopolization of East Carroll Parrish prompts leaders to build a fiber-to-the-home network for fast, affordable Internet. … Read More

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Advocacy Resource: Priority Climate Action Plans Need Community Composting

ILSR is providing guidance for the inclusion of community composting in PCAPs as a nature-based solution with cross-cutting benefits that fight climate change, advance equity, and cultivate...

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Loopholes and Scams in New York Gas Plans — Episode 198 of Local Energy Rules

Ben Kuebrich discusses New York’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, what to expect when gas utilities do their own decarbonization planning, and how states and clean energy advocates can...

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Community Solar Tracker

ILSR tracks community solar capacity in states with formal programs that allow non-utility ownership. This quarterly update (2023 Q3) shows the capacity built in nine states, with a focus on projects...

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Cleanup on Aisle 1990

Communities nationwide proactively address food security by opening grocery stores that adopt innovative ownership, access, and governance approaches. … Read More

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For EPA, ILSR Videos Explain the Benefits of Community Composting

We are excited to announce the release of three short videos highlighting the economic, environmental, and social benefits of community composting, created by ILSR’s Composting for Community Initiative...

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Submit Public Comment: Priority Climate Action Plans Need Zero Waste Solutions

Tell your state and local government to include zero-waste solutions and local composting in their Priority Climate Action Plans (PCAPs) today.… Read More

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