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John Farrell directs the Energy Self-Reliant States and Communities program at the Institute for Local Self-Reliance and he focuses on energy policy developments that best expand the benefits of local ownership and dispersed generation of renewable energy. More

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Article filed under Energy | Written by John Farrell | No Comments | Updated on Nov 1, 2006

Arizona Finalizes Renewable Energy Rules – Distributed Generation Will Meet 30 Percent

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/arizona-finalizes-renewable-energy-rules-distributed-generation-will-meet-30-percent/

The Arizona Corporation Commission voted yesterday on the final rules for implementing a 15 percent renewable energy standard by 2025. The rules state that 30 percent of the renewable standard is to be derived from distributed energy resources â€" small-scale technologies located close to where energy is used, such as roof-top photovoltaic projects or solar hot water projects.

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Article filed under Energy | Written by John Farrell | No Comments | Updated on Nov 1, 2006

Selection of Energy Ballot Initiatives Will Greet Voters Next Tuesday

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/selection-energy-ballot-initiatives-will-greet-voters-next-tuesday/

Citizens in cities and states across the country will be casting their votes on some interesting energy issues on November 7th. Ballot initiatives ranging from a renewable energy portfolio requirement in Grand Forks, ND to increasing taxes to fund global warming programs in Seattle, WA will give citizens an opportunity to decide directly which path their communities will take. Democratic energy in action!

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Article filed under Energy | Written by John Farrell | No Comments | Updated on Oct 19, 2006

NY Limits Eminent Domain Rights of Gas and Electric Companies

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/ny-limits-eminent-domain-rights-gas-and-electric-companies/

New York Governor George Pataki has signed legislation (Senate Bill S8349-A) that will limit the use of eminent domain by electric and gas corporations.

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Article filed under Energy | Written by John Farrell | No Comments | Updated on Oct 6, 2006

Xcel Energy’s Green Pricing May Be Abolished in Colorado

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/xcel-energys-green-pricing-may-be-abolished-colorado/

The fact that a small portion of Public Service Company of Colorado’s (Xcel Energy) ratepayers pay a “green premium” on their electric bills to support 60 MW of wind energy while 1000 MW of wind power costs will be spread over all customers is deemed to make “little sense.” The PUC staff have proposed the elimination of Xcel’s Windsource green power program and for the program’s cost to be absorbed by the entire ratebase.

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Article filed under Energy | Written by John Farrell | No Comments | Updated on Sep 28, 2006

Four University Campuses in Wisconsin Planning to be Energy Independent and Green in Five Years

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/four-university-campuses-wisconsin-planning-be-energy-independent-and-green-five-years/

Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle announced a pilot program to demonstrate that four state university campuses can make their campuses completely energy independent within the next five years. University of Wisconsin – Green Bay, UW-Oshkosh, UW-River Falls and UW-Stevens Point will take part.

If they meet the challenge, the schools will be the first state-owned facilities capable of acquiring or producing renewable energy equivalent to their consumption.

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Article filed under Energy | Written by John Farrell | No Comments | Updated on Sep 11, 2006

New World Trade Center Complex Will Use On-Site Distributed Generation

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/new-world-trade-center-complex-will-use-onsite-distributed-generation/

The Freedom Tower and other buildings on the redeveloped World Trade Center site will be partially powered from a suite of on-site fuel cell power plants totalling 4.8 MW. According to NY Governor Pataki, the buildings will meet LEED’s gold standard for green buildings.

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Article filed under Energy | Written by John Farrell | No Comments | Updated on Sep 6, 2006

ND Cooperative’s Green Pricing Premium Drops to Zero

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/nd-cooperatives-green-pricing-premium-drops-zero/

Finding that wind power provides their customers and business with financial benefits rather than increased costs, Nodak Electric Cooperative announced that they have dropped their green pricing premium altogether for the 650 customers who signed up to purchase renewable energy.

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Article filed under Energy | Written by John Farrell | No Comments | Updated on Sep 1, 2006

Pennsylvania Government Buys Renewable Energy Credits Covering 20 Percent of Electricity Use

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/pennsylvania-government-buys-renewable-energy-credits-covering-20-percent-electricity-use/

In what is billed as the largest green power purchase yet by a state government, Pennsylvania has announced a minimum two-year commitment to buy enough renewable energy credits to cover 20 percent of the state’s internal government’s electric use.

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Article filed under Energy | Written by John Farrell | No Comments | Updated on Sep 1, 2006

California Dream: Solar and Climate Legislation Aplenty

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/california-dream-solar-and-climate-legislation-aplenty/

California has moved renewable energy and environmental responsibility to new levels with the passage of a solar power bill and two pieces of greenhouse gas emissions legislation. The solar power law raises net metering ceilings for utilities by five times from their previous levels. One climate bill will establish a cap on greenhouse gas emissions in California and could lead other states to take a similar step. Continue reading

Article filed under Energy | Written by John Farrell | No Comments | Updated on Aug 30, 2006

California Solar Initiative Adds Performance Based Incentive in 2007

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/california-solar-initiative-adds-performance-based-incentive-2007/

Beginning January 1, 2007, a ruling by the California PUC establishes performance-based incentives (PBI) of up to 50 cents/kilowatt-hour over five years for solar energy systems greater than 100 kilowatts in size installed in businesses and other large facilities. For systems smaller than 100 kilowatts, incentives will be based on each system’s estimated future performance although projects can opt-in for PBI payments.

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