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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 Jun 15, 2006

UK Requires Energy Performance Ratings Before Selling Your Home

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/uk-requires-energy-performance-ratings-selling-your-home/

Starting in June 2007, home buyers in England will be able to look at an energy performance certificate [EPC] for the property before they purchase it. The assessment will advise consumers on which energy measures – ranging from insulation to solar panels – could cut carbon emissions from their home and improve their energy rating.

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Article filed under Energy | Written by John Farrell | No Comments | Updated on Jun 8, 2006

Minnesota Becomes First State to Endorse an Electric-Alcohol Transportation Strategy

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A new law puts Minnesota on the path towards reducing its reliance on oil by embracing a transportation strategy based on flexible-fueled, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs).

Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty has signed into law H.F. 3718, the nation’s first law promoting plug-in hybrid, flexible-fueled vehicles.

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Article filed under Energy | Written by John Farrell | No Comments | Updated on May 24, 2006

Model Efficiency Standards Let States Pick Up What the Feds Are Missing

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/model-efficiency-standards-let-states-pick-what-feds-are-missing/

States and consumers can benefit dramatically by enacting appliance and equipment efficiency standards that will save more energy than recently enacted Federal standards. A recent study provides the roadmap and the estimates on the impacts that new standards will have for each state.

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Article filed under Energy | Written by John Farrell | No Comments | Updated on May 23, 2006

Integrating Wind Energy With the Grid – Study Says No Problem

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/integrating-wind-energy-grid-study-says-no-problem/

The Utility Wind Integration Group (UWIG) has released of an assessment on the impact and issues related to the integration of wind energy into existing utility power systems. The key conclusion from the group is that they don’t see any fundamental technical barriers to wind energy penetrations of up to 20 percent of system peak demand.

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Article filed under Energy | Written by John Farrell | No Comments | Updated on May 18, 2006

Minnesota Legislation Will Curb Mercury Pollution from Coal Plants

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/minnesota-legislation-will-curb-mercury-pollution-coal-plants/

Under a compromise agreement, legislation was passed into law in May 2006 that requires Minnesota’s largest coal-fired power plants to cut mercury emissions by 90 percent by 2015.

Utilities were brought on board by allowing immediate recovery from ratepayers the cost of installing the necessary pollution control equipment.

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Article filed under Energy | Written by John Farrell | No Comments | Updated on May 12, 2006

Pennsylvania Crafts Model Wind Energy Siting Ordinance for Local Governments

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/pennsylvania-crafts-model-wind-energy-siting-ordinance-local-governments/

A stakeholder’s group has unveiled a model ordinance that will help Pennsylvania’s local governments decide how to direct the location and development of wind energy projects within municipal borders.

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Article filed under Energy | Written by John Farrell | No Comments | Updated on May 10, 2006

California Wants Biofuels Production to Be Within the State

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/california-wants-biofuels-production-be-within-state/

With a stroke of the pen, Gov. Schwarzenegger signed an executive order (S-06-06) that establishes in-state production goals for ethanol – from 5 percent today to 75 percent by 2050. The order also requires in-state biomass electricity to meet 20 percent of the state’s renewable energy requirements in the coming years.

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Article filed under Energy | Written by John Farrell | No Comments | Updated on May 10, 2006

Report: Iowa Schools Investments in On-Site Renewable Energy Paying Off

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/report-iowa-schools-investments-onsite-renewable-energy-paying/

According to a recent report by the Iowa Policy Project, ten Iowa schools have renewable energy projects that are supplying a portion of their energy needs. These districts are spending less on electricity and more on students who now have an up-close opportunity to learn about wind energy.

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Article filed under Energy | Written by John Farrell | No Comments | Updated on Apr 14, 2006

CT Regulators Order New Incentives for Distributed Generation

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/ct-regulators-order-new-incentives-distributed-generation/

In two recent decisions (Docket Nos. 05-07-16 and 05-07-17), the Connecticut Department of Utility Control (DPUC) has provided a selection of incentives to encourage electricity customers to install on-site distributed generation projects. Incentives include lower back-up power charges, lower natural gas fuel charges and direct grants and payments to cover installation costs.

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Article filed under Energy | Written by John Farrell | No Comments | Updated on Apr 14, 2006

Iowa Passes 25 Percent Renewable Fuels Standard

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/iowa-passes-25-percent-renewable-fuels-standard/

Iowa’s Governor has indicated that he will sign legislation (HF 2754) passed this week calling for Iowa to have renewable fuels – ethanol and biodiesel – meet 25 percent of the state’s motor fuel needs by 2020. The new renewable fuels standard relies on a 10 percent ethanol blends and a rapid expansion of E-85 (85% ethanol) infrastructure to get to the goal.

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