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Article filed under Independent Business | Written by Stacy Mitchell | 2 Comments | Updated on Aug 19, 2009

Neighborhood Stores: An Overlooked Strategy for Fighting Global Warming

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/neighborhood-stores-overlooked-strategy-fighting-global-warming/

So far, the public debate about cars and climate change has been dominated by fuel economy. But driving has been growing at such a rapid pace that even a big advance in fuel economy is likely to be wiped out by ever more miles on the road. This is where local stores come in.  Dozens of studies have found that people who live near small stores walk more for errands and, when they do drive, their trips are shorter. Continue reading

Article filed under Independent Business | Written by Justin Dahlheimer | No Comments | Updated on Aug 14, 2009

A Walgreens without a pharmacy…what gives?

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/walgreens-without-pharmacywhat-gives/

A recently opened Walgreens in Fargo, North Dakota, is not filling prescriptions.  Corporate greed, not state law, is preventing the retailer from putting a pharmacy in the store. Continue reading

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Article filed under Energy | Written by John Farrell | No Comments | Updated on Aug 11, 2009

Cool Earth CEO Rob Lamkin endorses feed-in tariffs on Diane Rehm solar show

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/cool-earth-ceo-rob-lamkin-endorses-feedin-tariffs-diane-rehm-solar-show/

The Diane Rehm show hosted several prominent solar experts and Cool Earth Solar CEO Rob Lamkin noted the benefits of feed-in tariffs for reaching renewable energy targets.  Continue reading

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Article filed under Energy | Written by John Farrell | No Comments | Updated on Aug 5, 2009

Feed-in tariffs get another chance in U.S. House

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/feedin-tariffs-get-another-chance-us-house/

Small-scale renewables will get a boost in a new feed-in tariff proposal by Reps. Jay Inslee of Washington and Bill Delahunt of Massachusetts.  The authors tout its better record than renewable standards in encouraging renewable energy production, and the more secure electricity system from distributed renewables. Continue reading

Article, Rule filed under Energy | Written by admin | No Comments | Updated on Aug 3, 2009

Enabling Municipal Energy Financing – Vermont

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/rule/municipal-financing-for-renewables-and-efficiency/2882-2/

This Vermont law allows cities to create districts, subject to voter approval, for financing of designed renewable energy and energy efficiency projects.

HB 446 – May 2009 [pdf]

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Article, Rule filed under Energy | Written by admin | No Comments | Updated on Aug 3, 2009

Enabling Municipal Energy Financing – Maryland

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/rule/municipal-financing-for-renewables-and-efficiency/2881-2/

This Maryland law allows municipalities and counties to bond for funds used to finance renewable energy and energy efficiency projects for property owners.

HB 1567 – May 2009 (Program starts Oct 2009) [pdf]

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Article, Rule filed under Energy | Written by admin | No Comments | Updated on Aug 3, 2009

Enabling Municipal Energy Financing – Virginia

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/rule/municipal-financing-for-renewables-and-efficiency/2880-2/

This Virginia law allows for property-tax based public financing of "clean energy" and energy efficiency for all cities and counties.

SB 1212 – March 2009

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Article, Rule filed under Energy | Written by admin | No Comments | Updated on Aug 3, 2009

Enabling Municipal Energy Financing – Ohio

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/rule/municipal-financing-for-renewables-and-efficiency/2879-2/

The Ohio law allows municipalities and townships to issue bonds to loan money for PV or solar thermal projects in energy improvement districts.

HB 1 – July 2009 [pdf]

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Article, Rule filed under Energy | Written by admin | No Comments | Updated on Aug 3, 2009

Enabling Municipal Energy Financing – Wisconsin

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/rule/municipal-financing-for-renewables-and-efficiency/2878-2/

The Wisconsin law allows for property-tax based public financing of residential energy efficiency project for all cities and counties.

2009 Act 11 – May 2009 [pdf]

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Article, Rule filed under Energy | Written by admin | No Comments | Updated on Aug 3, 2009

Enabling Municipal Energy Financing – Louisiana

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/rule/municipal-financing-for-renewables-and-efficiency/2877-2/

The Louisiana law allows for property-tax based public financing of solar energy and energy efficiency for all "local government subdivisions."

SB 224 – August 2009

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