In 2022, Minnesota’s Public Utility Commission approved an Integrated Resource Plan requiring Xcel to model distributed ...

Ever wonder how Walmart, Amazon, dollar chains or other big retailers are able to set their retail prices lower than independents? You are invited to join a virtual briefing detailing how mega ...

Every year, the Institute for Local Self-Reliance publishes a Community Power Scorecard that shows how state laws and regulations can help make the energy system more equitable and democratic, and ...

This prestigious recognition celebrates Farrell’s extraordinary contributions to solar energy adoption, particularly through rooftop and community solar programs. Minneapolis (October 07, 2025) — The ...

ILSR’s Composting for Community Initiative supports distributed infrastructure and the growing community composting sector. Community-scale composters serve an integral and unique role in both the ...

Composting can take place at many levels – backyard, block, neighborhood, schoolyard, community, and regional – and in urban, suburban, and rural areas. There are many methods and sizes. Large-scale ...

With our coalition partners and allies, we conduct research, run trainings, produce podcasts, and create popular education tools that support local campaigns and projects. Our Independent Business ...