ILSR’s Energy Self-Reliant States: Minneapolis City Council Unanimously Votes for a Better Energy Future

Jay OwenCommunity Development Solutions

Grassroots pressure makes a difference, as Minneapolis’ city council unanimously adopts a framework for advancing local energy goals thanks to work of the Minneapolis Energy Options campaign (ILSR a leading partner).  For more on the local energy effort, check outmy published commentary on the city of Minneapolis’ flirtation with a municipal electric utility at the …

Occupy Network – Occupy Wall Street is above the electoral, but it impacts it, as indicated by a recent report.

Jay OwenGlobal Citizen

GET THIS FROM A FRIEND? SUBSCRIBE. SHARE:  Occupy Wall Street is above the electoral, but it impacts it, as indicated by a recent report. The Wall Street Journal relayed statements from a variety of NYC mayoral candidates about how they stand on the violent crackdown on Occupy. Of particular note, current frontrunner …

Top cleantech news of the day: Portugal Hit 70% Renewable Electricity In Q1 2013

Jay OwenGreen Prosperity

Top cleantech news of the day from CleanTechnica, the world’s #1 cleantech or clean energy website: Portugal Hit 70% Renewable Electricity In Q1 2013 Lancaster’s New Home Solar Mandate Helps Prove Solar Is Attractive To Conservatives Commissioning Of Final Turbine Completes World’s Largest Offshore Wind Farm US Tidal Energy Company First …