Top 10 Reasons to Support Locally Owned Businesses
Dec 10, 2012 · 1. Local Character and Prosperity. In an increasingly homogenized world, communities that preserve their one-of-a-kind businesses and distinctive character have an economic advantage. 2. Community Well-Being. Locally owned businesses build strong communities by sustaining vibrant town centers, linking …
Community Power Map - Institute for Local Self-Reliance
Mar 20, 2024 · Community Power Map. Explore ILSR’s interactive map of 18 state policies that help or hinder local clean energy action. Communities can do a lot to advance energy democracy, but some tools must be granted by state policy. State legislators create the rules for building local power — supporting locally owned distributed generation ...
About ILSR - Institute for Local Self-Reliance
May 2, 2024 · About ILSR. The Institute for Local Self-Reliance has a vision of thriving, diverse, equitable communities. To reach this vision, we build local power and fight corporate control. Over the past 50 years, the growth of ILSR and its mission to build local power and fight corporate control has become a story worth telling.
Community Solar Tracker - Institute for Local Self-Reliance
Sep 4, 2024 · Community Solar Tracker. For decades, rooftop solar has allowed homeowners to generate their own renewable electricity — reducing their dependence on monopoly utilities and lowering their energy bills. Investing in solar, however, is not an option for homeowners without a sunny rooftop, renters, and low- and moderate-income households.
Yes! In My Backyard: A Home Composting Guide for Local …
May 22, 2018 · Yes! In My Backyard: A Home Composting Guide for Local Government is divided into five parts:. Part 1 provides an overview of and lessons learned from the 11 featured programs.. Part 2 summarizes why a local government should start a home composting program even if there is already curbside organics collection in their jurisdiction.. Part 3 shares lessons from the profiled programs to guide ...
Key Studies: Why Independent Matters - Institute for Local Self …
With regard to economic impact, the study finds that, for every $1,000,000 in sales, independent retail stores generate $450,000 in local economic activity, compared to just $170,000 for chains. Among restaurants, the figures are $650,000 for independents and $300,000 for chains.
Institute for Local Self-Reliance
May 14, 2024 · Fighting Corporate Control. The Institute for Local Self-Reliance is a national research and advocacy organization that partners with allies across the country to build an American economy driven by local priorities, accountable to people and the planet. The annual Arts and Crafts Street Fair — Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.
In the Media - Institute for Local Self-Reliance
Aug 9, 2024 · ILSR in the Media. Changing the world often starts with changing the nature of the conversation. ILSR continues to successfully change the narrative from bigger is better to distributed, local power in the hands of the people is paramount.
Report: Most Americans Have No Real Choice in Internet Providers
Aug 12, 2020 · The 2020 edition of ILSR’s Profiles of Monopoly: Big Cable and Telecom report analyzes the latest data available from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to investigate broadband competition in communities across the country. Thanks largely to the power of monopoly corporations like Comcast, Charter, and AT&T, millions of Americans still do not have a real choice when it comes to ...
Resources & Publications - Institute for Local Self-Reliance
Oct 31, 2024 · Public Power on the Ballot in Florida — Episode 221 of Local Energy Rules. The Florida Legislature removed local control of Gainesville’s century-old municipal utility, but Commissioner Bryan Eastman explains how the city plans to take it …