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Article filed under Energy | Written by John Farrell | No Comments | Updated on Oct 18, 2005

Mayors Endorse Expansion of Distributed Generation Technologies

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/mayors-endorse-expansion-distributed-generation-technologies/

A policy resolution was passed at the recent U.S. Conference of Mayors annual meeting supporting and encouraging the use of distributed generation as a way to supply cities and their citizens with more resilient, reliable and affordable energy supplies.

Full Text of the Resolution:

DISTRIBUTED GENERATION AND DECENTRALIZED ENERGY CREATION/DISTRIBUTION

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Article filed under Independent Business | Written by Stacy Mitchell | No Comments | Updated on Oct 11, 2005

Funds Launched to Aid the Gulf’s Independent Businesses

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/funds-launched-aid-gulfs-independent-businesses/

Local business owners across the country are coming to the aid of their counterparts in the Gulf Coast by establishing funds to provide direct assistance to independent businesses affected by the hurricanes. Continue reading

Article filed under Energy | Written by John Farrell | No Comments | Updated on Oct 10, 2005

Increased Municipal Utility Formation the Goal of Legislation in Massachusetts

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/increased-municipal-utility-formation-goal-legislation-massachusetts/

In an effort to clarify and strengthen state law, lawmakers in Massachusetts have introduced legislation to enhance the ability of communities to acquire electric distribution equipment from investor-owned utilities in order to form municipally-owned electric companies.

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Article filed under Independent Business | Written by Stacy Mitchell | No Comments | Updated on Oct 10, 2005

Community Saves Independent Bookstore

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/community-saves-independent-bookstore/

Just one month after its abrupt closing, Kepler’s Books and Magazines in Menlo Park, California, has reopened thanks to an outpouring of support from the community. Continue reading

Article filed under Energy | Written by John Farrell | No Comments | Updated on Oct 6, 2005

First City-wide Broadband Over Powerline (BPL) System Brought Online By Muni-Owned Utility in Manassas, VA

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/first-citywide-broadband-over-powerline-bpl-system-brought-online-muniowned-utility-manassas-va/

After four years of study and pilot projects, the city of Manassas, Virginia, has become the first city in the country to fully deploy a BPL system throughout their city. The system is jointly operated by the city-owned electric utility and Commercial Technologies, Inc. [COMTek]. The city is providing the infrastructure for the BPL system and COMTek is providing the internet services.

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Article, ILSR Press Room filed under Energy | Written by John Farrell | No Comments | Updated on Oct 4, 2005

George vs. Jimmy on Energy

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/george-vs-jimmy-energy/

The image of George W. Bush asking Americans to save oil by driving less brings to mind another image, that of Jimmy Carter wearing a cardigan sweater and asking Americans to save oil by turning down our thermostats. This column by my colleague David Morris encourages readers to understand the similarities and the differences of the two approaches.

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Article filed under Banking, Independent Business | Written by Stacy Mitchell | No Comments | Updated on Oct 4, 2005

Cal. City Uses Reserve Funds to Spur Local Business Development

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/cal-city-uses-reserve-funds-spur-local-business-development/

In an effort to create more capital for local business loans and community development, the city of Santa Cruz, California, has shifted nearly $600,000 in city funds from U.S. treasuries and other securities to two locally owned financial institutions. Santa Cruz City Councilor Ryan Coonerty proposed the idea, which he says will bolster the local economy by keeping the city’s financial resources working locally. Continue reading

Article filed under Independent Business | Written by Stacy Mitchell | No Comments | Updated on Oct 3, 2005

Study Finds Chains Could Harm Cape Cod Economy

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/study-finds-chains-could-harm-cape-cod-economy/

A new study has concluded that additional chain retail expansion on Cape Cod would undermine the region’s economy. Continue reading

Article filed under Energy | Written by John Farrell | No Comments | Updated on Sep 30, 2005

Distributed Generation Conferences Throughout October

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/distributed-generation-conferences-throughout-october/

A healthy dose of get-togethers around the country in October will highlight the successes and challenges of on-site power production. Take a look at what events are coming soon.

INFORMATION REMOVED SINCE EVENTS HAVE LONG SINCEPASSED.

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Article filed under Energy | Written by John Farrell | No Comments | Updated on Sep 23, 2005

Cooperative Utility Membership Will Vote on Renewable Energy Standard

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/cooperative-utility-membership-will-vote-renewable-energy-standard/

UPDATE NOVEMBER 2006: At the November 2-3, 2005, annual meeting, the members of Basin Electric adopted a resolution that calls for obtaining renewable resources by 2010 that will be equal to 10 percent of the generating capacity needed to meet its member demand.

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Members of the primarily coal-based Basin Electric Cooperative, headquartered in Bismarck, ND, will vote in November on whether to require the cooperative to acquire 10 percent of its electric generating capacity from renewable energy.

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