By creating decentralized, community-based renewable energy projects, tapping into the existing grid, and applying new smart grid technology, communities can maximize the economic returns of renewable energy production.
States can significantly improve energy efficiency, as shown in this video. It illustrates the consistent improvement in the amount of GDP per capita generated per kilo-watt hour of electricity used in each state, from 1990-2008.
In this 20 minute discussion, John Farrell discusses the updated and expanding edition of his report, Energy Self-Reliant States, that explains how states can overwhelmingly meet their electricity needs with in-state renewable resources.
A strong and smart grid can be developed with distributed renewable energy, without need for new high-voltage transmission. This 6-minute video explains how.
App-rising.com's Geoff Daily interviews Christopher Mitchell about who should receive grants from the broadband stimulus funds and what technologies should be prioritized. 15 minutes long.
Stacy Mitchell speaking about the growth of the local business movement
at the American Booksellers Association's Winter Institute conference
in Salt Lake City on Jan. 29, 2009.
John Farrell talks about the upcoming "Bringing Renewable
Energy Home: Energy Policies To Maximize Energy Security And Economic
Development" conference on January 9, 2009 at St. Olaf College in
Minnesota
App-Rising.com sits down with Christopher Mitchell to discuss the merits of open networks and how
they shift the focus of competition from the characteristics of last
mile technologies to the merits of the services being offered.
