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Article filed under Broadband | Written by Lisa Gonzalez | No Comments | Updated on Nov 26, 2012

Los Alamos County, New Mexico, Asks Residents for Input

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.muninetworks.org/content/los-alamos-county-new-mexico-asks-residents-input

Los Alamos County is commonly known as home to the Los Alamos National Laboratory. It may soon also be home to an incredible next-generation network owned by the community.  New Mexico’s Regional Economic Development Initiative (REDI) received BTOP funding to construct a middle-mile fiber network connecting anchor institutions in Rio Arriba, northern Santa Fe, and… Continue reading

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Article, Resource filed under Energy | Written by John Farrell | 1 Comment | Updated on Nov 20, 2012

The Future of Energy is Democratic

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

eTopia, November 19, 2012 An eTopia News interview with ILSR Senior Researcher John Farrell.  John describes how renewable energy, by its nature, decentralizes the generation of energy and that the dispersion of power generation means local ownership is a natural complement to renewable energy, expanding both its economic and political impact. Click below to watch… Continue reading

Article filed under Stop Incineration, Waste to Wealth | Written by Neil Seldman | No Comments | Updated on Nov 20, 2012

Carroll County Solid Waste Workgroup Presents Incinerator Alternatives

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/carroll-county-workgroup-present-alternatives/

Zero Waste Carroll County, MD, an ad-hoc citizens group that has been fighting a garbage incinerator in neighboring Frederick County, has prepared an alternative plan for resource management for Carroll County. The plan was requested by Board of County Commissioners President Doug Howard after the County Commission determined that the financing for the incinerator plan was too risky for the County…. Continue reading

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Article filed under Broadband | Written by Christopher | No Comments | Updated on Nov 20, 2012

Community Broadband Bits 22 – Jason Grey from Danville, Virginia

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.muninetworks.org/content/community-broadband-bits-22-jason-grey-danville-virginia

While I was in Danville, Virginia, for the Broadband Community Magazine Economic Development Conference, I had a chance to sit down with Jason Grey, nDanville Network Manager. This interview is our 22nd episode of the Community Broadband Bits podcast. Jason and I met five years ago when I first visited Danville to learn about its… Continue reading

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Article filed under Broadband | Written by Christopher | No Comments | Updated on Nov 19, 2012

Upcoming National Conference for Media Reform – Great Deal

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.muninetworks.org/content/upcoming-national-conference-media-reform-great-deal

Free Press is hosting the next National Conference for Media Reform (NCMR) in Denver, April 5-7. Though the panels are not finalized, it is safe to assume that we will have a few on broadband and telecommunications policy. That’s why I just registered for it and will undoubtedly be speaking on one or more sessions…. Continue reading

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Article filed under Broadband | Written by Lisa Gonzalez | No Comments | Updated on Nov 19, 2012

ECFiber Customer Shares Her Story, Locally Owned Network Continues to Grow

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.muninetworks.org/content/ecfiber-customer-shares-her-story-locally-owned-network-continues-grow

Last year, we reported that ECFiber was in the process of connecting rural Vermont, with a focus on connecting those who had no access to broadband. In addition to large investments from a limited number of investors, local citizens began lending funds to expand the network.  In a recent open letter to the Governor, published in… Continue reading

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Article filed under Broadband | Written by Lisa Gonzalez | No Comments | Updated on Nov 16, 2012

Brunswick, Ohio, Uses County Fiber to Drive Economic Development

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.muninetworks.org/content/brunswick-ohio-uses-county-fiber-drive-economic-development

Last summer, Medina County Schools announced a savings of almost $90,000 a year by switching from Time Warner Cable to the new Medina County Fiber Network. Scheduled for completion in late November, the network consists of a 151-mile loop and will provide bandwidth to government facilities and businesses. The project is mostly funded by the… Continue reading

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Article filed under Energy | Written by John Farrell | No Comments | Updated on Nov 15, 2012

Community-Owned Transmission?

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

The enormous growth in local renewable energy is decentralizing the electricity system, often supplanting energy from centralized power plants.  But not all renewable energy is built locally, even in a country like Germany with massive local ownership of its renewable energy systems.  The Germans are undergoing significant upgrades to their electricity grid as they push… Continue reading

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Article filed under Broadband | Written by Christopher | No Comments | Updated on Nov 15, 2012

Give to the Max Day!

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.muninetworks.org/content/give-max-day

Today, November 15th, Minnesota non-profits join together for a 24-hour statewide day of giving. Donations made to ILSR during the 2012 Give to the Max Day will enter all of our donors into a pool that could result in a bonus donation being added to our totals. You can donate here. All of our Community… Continue reading

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Featured Article filed under General | Written by admin | No Comments | Updated on Nov 14, 2012

Seeking a Director of Strategy and Development

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/director-strategy-development/

We are expanding our team and are looking for an energetic individual passionate about ILSR’s mission to serve as Director of Strategy and Development.  This is a great opportunity for an experienced fundraiser and nonprofit leader to help ILSR grow and develop new strategies during an important time. Continue reading