Learn about how this Minnesota lawmaker wants to tackle her state’s energy problems.

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It’s been eight years since Hurricane Maria struck Puerto Rico, causing one of the longest power outages in U.S. history and leaving behind a fragile electric grid. But Puerto Ricans have taken their future into their own hands, and thousands of locals have invested in solar panels and batteries to keep the lights on for themselves and for everyone.

For this episode of the Local Energy Rules Podcast, host John Farrell is joined by Javier Rúa-Jovet, Chief Policy Officer the Solar and Energy Storage Association of Puerto Rico.|

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No state in America is currently doing utility regulation well. But there’s hope.|

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BlackRock just bought Minnesota Power. But these consumer advocates haven’t stopped fighting for utility accountability.|

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The PJM electricity market is embroiled in a crisis where ratepayers are being gouged to line the pockets of generation owners.|

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A landmark utility proposal to own energy storage on customer property also cements its monopoly power.

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There’s still a chance to breathe new life into California’s rooftop solar ambitions.|

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Learn about how Common Charge is fast-tracking a future where your distributed energy assets make the electric grid work better for everyone. |

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Learn how non-profit and public entities can still benefit from solar tax credits, and the three steps to getting them. |

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Slayton's public power takeover aims to improve reliability and safety. |

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Affordability and clean energy are driving a public power campaign to take over Tucson’s investor-owned utility. |

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Learn about how distributed power plants lower electric bills and stabilize the grid.|

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Minnesota Power's sale would saddle captive utility customers with higher rates, but bring millions to shareholders. |

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Utility overspending, not rooftop solar, is driving California’s rising rates – Richard McCann debunks the “cost shift” myth.|

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Australia leads the world in rooftop solar adoption, offering crucial lessons for regulators and grid operators in the United States. |

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What if we changed monopoly utility governance to give consumers more control over utility decisions?

Discover how Alaska’s electric co-ops and the Cook Inlet gas crisis laid the groundwork for the state’s community solar policy.

Members of New Hampshire’s resident-owned communities are saving money through community solar.|

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California’s Senate Bill 332 aims to address the immediate harms of the investor-owned utilities while also investing in a resilient future.|

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Instead of prioritizing more useful regional transmission infrastructure, utilities are pushing through smaller, local transmission projects to minimize oversight and maximize profit.