Best The Hades Project Podcasts (2024)

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Leah Stokes and Tim Hade on Climate Resilience in California — Episode 217 of Local Energy Rules 45:34

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Tim Hade and Leah Stokes discuss how, through the coordination of a virtual power plant, distributed energy generation and storage will provide resilient and affordable electric power to a vulnerable area of Santa Barbara County. | Show page available: https://ilsr.org/stokes-hade-climate-resilience-california-ler217/ | Listen to all of our Local E…

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How Monopoly Utilities Abuse Their Power — Episode 216 of Local Energy Rules 18:36

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John Farrell summarizes ILSR’s recent report, Upcharge: Hidden Costs of Electric Utility Monopoly Power, and makes the case for restoring competition to the electricity system. | Show page available: https://ilsr.org/how-monopoly-utilities-abuse-power-ler216/ | Listen to all of our Local Energy Rules podcast episodes at our site: https://ilsr.org/l…

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The Cost of Utility-Controlled Vehicle Charging — Episode 215 of Local Energy Rules 41:26

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Doug Kantor discusses why the electric vehicle charging market must be competitive, rather than controlled by utilities, and why convenience stores are particularly suited to provide vehicle fueling wherever customers are. | Show page available: https://ilsr.org/the-cost-utility-controlled-vehicle-charging-ler215/ | Listen to all of our Local Energ…

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MANDOKI SOULMATES’ Mastermind LESLIE MANDOKI Talks New Album “A Memory Of Our Future”: “Our Voice is Only As Strong As Our Audience Is Propelling Our Music!” 27:12

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After the Mandoki Soulmates‘ 30th Anniversary Tour, the band retreated to singer, songwriter, composer, and drummer Leslie Mandoki‘s studio on Lake Starnberg in Germany to work on a brand-new prog rock album. The result was “A Memory of Our Future,” released worldwide on May 10, 2024. Leslie and his Soulmates have long been revered for their unwave…

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Financing Platform Opens the Door to Solar Ownership — Episode 214 of Local Energy Rules 1:03:57

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Bracken Hendricks discusses how Working Power, a community development and financing platform, helps community-based organizations retain ownership of clean energy projects and the financial benefits of clean energy investment. | Show page available: https://ilsr.org/financing-platform-solar-ownership-ler214/ | Listen to all of our Local Energy Rul…

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Guitarist GAVIN HADES Talks About THE GAVIN EVICK BAND: “We Want To Bring Back The Feeling of 80’s” 27:12

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The Gavin Evick Band has been riding high on critical acclaim following the recent release of their highly-anticipated new single, “Young, Wild & Free.” Debuting on June 20th, the song has already made a significant radio impact, capturing the attention of music fans with its driving anthemic rock. Frontman and songwriter Gavin Evick has crafted a …

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AXEL RUDI PELL Discusses New Studio Album “Risen Symbol” & The Importance Of Staying True To One’s Craft: “I See Myself As A Regular Guitar Player Who Can Write And Compose Good Songs” 29:26

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Somewhere between the organic feel of 70s hard rock and the wild technical craze of 80s heavy metal exists a middle ground where true magic resides. This is the realm occupied by Axel Rudi Pell, German virtuoso guitarist, and longtime solo artist, alongside one of the most prolific artists in the business at present. Originally cutting his teeth in…

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Paying Solar Incentives Direct to Nonprofits — Episode 213 of Local Energy Rules 50:21

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Jeremy Kalin discusses the evolution of federal tax incentives for renewable energy and how the direct pay provision of the Inflation Reduction Act will deliver more financial benefits to cities, counties, and nonprofits. | Show page available: https://ilsr.org/solar-incentives-direct-pay-ler213/ | Listen to all of our Local Energy Rules podcast ep…

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GARY WEHRKAMP (SHADOW GALLERY) & MARC CENTANNI Talk Prog-Metal Opera Project HARPAZO: “This Is A Theatrical Concept Album, With Powerful Musical/Lyrical Passages” 29:26

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The Prog/Metal/Rock project Harpazo has been 16 years in the making. Back in 2008, Marc Centanni began taking guitar lessons from former Shadow Gallery axe-man/keyboardist/background singer Gary Wehrkamp. Centanni was something of a writer, and a poet, with an interest in religion. He showed some of his work to Wehrkamp, who was suitably impressed.…

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DARK TRANQUILLITY’s MIKAEL STANNE Talks “Endtime Signals” Album: “In Many Ways, This Was Like A New Beginning For Us, It Felt We Had Something To Prove” 29:26

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One of the pioneering acts of the Gothenburg/Swedish metal scene, along with In Flames and At The Gates, Dark Tranquillity has remained a steady force in the realm of melodic death metal. On August 16th, the band will unveil their 13th studio album, “Endtime Signals”. Building on the success of previous releases such as “Atoma” (2016), which climbe…

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Seven Hundred Yards Pt. 3: Seven Generations to Come — Episode 212 of Local Energy Rules 24:20

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Out of the legislative fight over the nuclear plant next door, Prairie Island Indian Community is building its own net zero energy future, on part three of our special series, Seven Hundreds Yards. | Show page available: https://ilsr.org/articles/700-yards-pt3-seven-generations-ler212/ | Listen to all of our Local Energy Rules podcast episodes at o…

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HASSE FROBERG On Why Melody Is A Staple Of Both THE FLOWER KINGS & His Own Solo Band: “We Have A Tradition Of Folk Music That Touches On All That We Do In The Rock Field” 29:26

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For 40 years, Hasse Froberg has been putting out quality music. For 30 of them, he’s been a part of Swedish prog band The Flower Kings. Therefore, 2024 is a banner year for him. And he’s celebrating that with a new album from his band Hasse Froberg and Musical Companion (HFMC). “Eternal Snapshots” is the sixth record by the group, and it is a wonde…

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Seven Hundred Yards Pt. 2: Pretend Democracy — Episode 211 of Local Energy Rules 28:14

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In part two of our special series, Seven Hundred Yards, we find out why the nuclear waste “temporarily” stored on Prairie Island is still there 30 years later. | Show page available: https://ilsr.org/articles/700-yards-pt2-pretend-democracy-ler211| Listen to all of our Local Energy Rules podcast episodes at our site: https://ilsr.org/local-energy-r…

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RIK EMMETT On Collaborating With ALEX LIFESON & JAMES LABRIE: “That Was Probably One Of The Greatest Days In The Studio In My Life”

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In the realm of hard rock and guitar virtuosity, few names resonate as profoundly as Rik Emmett. Renowned for his masterful fretwork and distinctive vocals, Emmett has left an indelible mark on the music world through his solo career and tenure with the iconic Canadian rock band Triumph. Recently, he unveiled “Diamonds – The Best of the Hard Rock Y…

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JOEY VERA Talks ARMORED SAINT’s Recent Tour, Upcoming New Single, And Discusses Likelihood Of FATES WARNING Touring

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As the bassist for Armored Saint and Fates Warning, Joey Vera has carved a unique legacy in the genre, spanning decades of uncompromising musicianship and reliable low-end on both these bands. With Armored Saint, he’s been an integral force behind the band’s dynamic blend of power, melody, and raw energy, while his tenure with Fates Warning has see…

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Seven Hundred Yards Pt. 1: A Small Island in the Mississippi — Episode 210 of Local Energy Rules 28:44

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Prairie Island community members and experts explain how powerful players allowed a nuclear plant to be built less than 700 yards away from the Native Nation, in part one of our special series, Seven Hundred Yards. | Show page available: https://ilsr.org/articles/700-yards-pt1-small-island-ler210/ | Listen to all of our Local Energy Rules podcast e…

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Advocate Puts Full Court Pressure on Utilities — Episode 209 of Local Energy Rules 49:34

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Advocating for a distributed, democratized clean energy transition involves a never-ending series of legal and regulatory battles. For this episode of the Local Energy Rules Podcast, host John Farrell is joined by Mariel Nanasi, executive director of New Energy Economy. They discuss New Energy Economy’s efforts before lawmakers, regulators, and cou…

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Standing Rock’s Wind Project Puts People First — Episode 208 of Local Energy Rules 53:44

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A community-owned clean energy project has a lot more to offer than just electricity. For this episode of the Local Energy Rules Podcast, host John Farrell is joined by Christina Hollenback, CEO of Justice Capital, and Joseph McNeil, CEO of SAGE Development Authority. They discuss how SAGE Development Authority has created a model for community-led…

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SEBASTIAN BACH Talks New Album “Child Within The Man”: ‘It’s Mindblowing To Have My Songs Played On FM Radio In 2024’ 27:12

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Sebastian Bach will release his long-awaited studio album, “Child Within the Man”, on May 10th via Reigning Phoenix Music. With a career that has spanned over 35 years and tens of millions of albums sold, billions of streams, chart-topping songs, and packing arenas/theaters worldwide, Sebastian is back with a vengeance with the release of “Child Wi…

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Ann Arbor’s Public Pathway to Reliable Power — Episode 207 of Local Energy Rules 38:24

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DTE Energy is not meeting Ann Arbor’s needs for reliable, renewable electricity. Could a municipal takeover be the answer to residents’ pleas? For this episode of the Local Energy Rules Podcast, host John Farrell is joined by Gregory Woodring, the president and founder of Ann Arbor for Public Power. They discuss the ways that investor-owned utility…

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A San Diego Solar Takeover — Episode 206 of Local Energy Rules 52:09

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Local solar offers relief from exorbitant electric rates, but San Diego may need a different utility business model to see dramatic savings. For this episode of the Local Energy Rules Podcast, host John Farrell is joined by Dorrie Bruggemann and Bill Powers, Campaign Coordinator and Campaign Chair of the Power San Diego ballot initiative. They disc…

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Arizona’s High Stakes Utility Election — Episode 205 of Local Energy Rules

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An April election could make an Arizona utility accountable to all of its customers. For this episode of the Local Energy Rules Podcast, host John Farrell is joined by Charlie Fisher, Executive Director of Arizonans for a Clean Economy. They discuss the upcoming Salt River Project election and how clean energy advocates could flip the public utilit…

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Smarter Rules for Smart Meters — Episode 204 of Local Energy Rules

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Technology is outpacing laws and regulations in the energy industry, too. For this episode of the Local Energy Rules Podcast, host John Farrell is joined by Michael Murray, President of Mission:data Coalition. Murray explains the many capabilities of smart meters, his critique of a Rhode Island utility proposal to expand advanced metering, and how …

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The Concrete Benefits of Virtual Power Plants — Episode 203 of Local Energy Rules

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Coordinated grid services benefit virtually everyone — with the exception of utility shareholders. For this episode of the Local Energy Rules Podcast, host John Farrell is joined by Chris Rauscher, Head of Grid Services and Virtual Power Plants at Sunrun. Sunrun has partnered with utilities to reward their residential customers who dispatch electri…

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IHSAHN Talks New Self-Titled Album: “This is the Kind of Album I Grew Up Loving . . . It’s Exciting and It Sparks the Imagination” 28:45

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Ihsahn has established himself as the cutting edge of extreme metal creativity for more than three decades, and this seasoned maverick shows no sign of slowing down with his self-titled double album “Ihsahn.” Featuring one album with his renowned black metal finesse, and a complimentary album built upon horror-cinema inspired orchestrals, “Ihsahn” …

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CALIGULA’S HORSE Discusses New Album “Charcoal Grace” & Ongoing Tour: “Playing These Songs Live is Almost Like an Exorcism, Just Like This Album Was Meant to Be” 28:45

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On January 26th, 2024, Caligula’s Horse released their long-anticipated sixth studio album “Charcoal Grace,” and just days thereafter embarked on their headlining tour across North America. To enhance the talent onstage for the eager American metal scene, Caligula’s Horse is joined on this tour by supporting act and progressive metal compatriots Ea…

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10 Years of Minnesota’s Community Solar Program — Episode 202 of Local Energy Rules

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Monopoly utilities give distributed energy advocates little time to celebrate their victories. For this episode of the Local Energy Rules Podcast, host John Farrell is joined by Pouya Najmaie, Policy and Regulatory Director at Cooperative Energy Futures. They discuss the strengths and weaknesses of Minnesota’s community solar program, its many regu…

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Petitioners Ask Feds to Investigate Utility Abuses of Monopoly Power — Episode 201 of Local Energy Rules

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Monopoly energy utilities have accrued vast service territories and extraordinary financial power — which they have used to purchase political power. At this point, state regulatory and legislative bodies can only do so much to rein them in. In this episode from the Local Energy Rules archive, host John Farrell speaks with Howard Crystal and Liz Ve…

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Legendary Fusion Guitarist SCOTT HENDERSON Talks New Album, Playing Influences And His Love For MESHUGGAH & PANTERA 14:10

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Get ready to embark on a sonic journey with legendary guitarist and composer Scott Henderson as he prepares to release his highly anticipated album, “Karnevel!”, on February 2, 2024. Following the triumph of his previous album, “People Mover,” which clinched the title of the best fusion album of 2019 by Jazz Times Magazine, Scott is back with a mus…

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200 Episodes, 10 Lessons, and Your Questions — Episode 200 of Local Energy Rules

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Local Energy Rules is celebrating a milestone! For this episode of the Local Energy Rules Podcast, host John Farrell reflects on 10 years of making the podcast, what he has learned from over 200 guests, and answers some listener questions. Explore more resources at the link below — including a transcript and summary of the conversation. https://ils…

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Scaling Up Home Energy Investment — Episode 199 of Local Energy Rules

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With a little help from utilities, home energy upgrades can pay for themselves. For this episode of the Local Energy Rules Podcast, host John Farrell is joined by Matt Flaherty, Director of Building Decarbonization at Clean Energy Works. They discuss the barriers to home energy upgrades, how inclusive utility investment is a scalable solution that …

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Loopholes and Scams in New York Gas Plans — Episode 198 of Local Energy Rules 42:56

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Can for-profit gas utilities be trusted to plan their own stagnation? For this episode of the Local Energy Rules Podcast, host John Farrell is joined by Ben Kuebrich, Public Advocate for the Alliance for a Green Economy. They discuss New York’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, what to expect when gas utilities do their own decarboni…

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Rhythmic Revelations: A Backstage Encounter with BARONESS’ Bassist NICK JOST and Drummer SEBASTIAN THOMSON 14:10

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Celebrating twenty years of existence, Baroness released their critically acclaimed sixth album, “Stone”, on September 15, 2023. As discussed in our review (which can be read here), this is one of their most cohesive pieces of work, although there’s plenty of room for experimentation. And obviously, now is the time to promote “Stone”, and showcase …

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Utility Millions Take Down Popular Measure — Episode 197 of Local Energy Rules

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Utilities regularly spend millions of dollars to get their way. When their monopoly status is on the line, they pull out all of the stops. For this episode of the Local Energy Rules Podcast, host John Farrell is joined by Lucy Hochschartner, Deputy Campaign Director for Pine Tree Power. They discuss how public power would have been an improvement o…

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JOEY TEMPEST of EUROPE Reflects On New Single “Hold Your Head Up”: ‘We Always Like to Take Fans On an Adventure’ 19:28

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Europe has recently released its new single, “Hold Your Head Up,” ahead of a 2024 documentary film about the band’s meteoric rise to becoming one of the greatest rock bands in history. The song is a vibrant rocker reminiscent of their early hits and captures Joey Tempest [vocals], John Norum [guitars], John Levén [bass], Mic Michaeli [keyboards], a…

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New Paths for Rural Electric Co-op Revival — Episode 196 of Local Energy Rules

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This is a defining moment for rural communities and the clean energy transition. For this episode of the Local Energy Rules Podcast, host John Farrell is joined by Frances Sawyer, founder of Pleiades Strategy, and Maria McCoy, researcher at ILSR. They discuss ILSR’s new report on rural electric co-ops and how federal dollars can meet the growing mo…

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Stopping the Spread of Monopolies — Episode 195 of Local Energy Rules

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To protect competitive markets, we must quarantine regulated monopolies. For this episode of the Local Energy Rules Podcast, host John Farrell is joined by Lynne Kiesling, Director of the Institute for Regulatory Law & Economics at Northwestern University and Research professor at the University of Colorado Denver. Kiesling explains why allowing in…

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Colorado Bill Increases Utility Accountability — Episode 194 of Local Energy Rules

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Consumers pay for a lot of things on their utility bills. In Colorado, legislators took political lobbying out of the equation. For this episode of the Local Energy Rules Podcast, host John Farrell is joined by Steve Fenberg, the Colorado Senate President representing Boulder County. They discuss Colorado’s Senate Bill 291, which changed incentives…

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Against All Reason, Indiana Dismantles Rooftop Solar — Episode 193 of Local Energy Rules

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When it comes to distributed solar policy, Indiana took one step back before ever taking two steps forward. For this episode of the Local Energy Rules Podcast, host John Farrell is joined by Ben Inskeep, Program Director at Citizens Action Coalition of Indiana. The Citizens Action Coalition is a non-profit consumer advocacy organization working bro…

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Don’t Follow California’s Lead on Rooftop Solar — Episode 192 of Local Energy Rules

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For this episode of the Local Energy Rules Podcast, host John Farrell is joined by Sachu Constantine, Executive Director of Vote Solar. They discuss the obstacles and opportunities arising for the electric grid as customers become generators and what California got wrong in its 2022 net metering decision. Listen to the full episode and explore more…

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The Anti-Competitive Tricks up Utility Sleeves — Episode 191 of Local Energy Rules

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If utility regulators are not defending competition, they are not defending consumers. For this episode of the Local Energy Rules Podcast, host John Farrell is joined by Seth Handy, a clean energy attorney in Rhode Island. Handy and his law firm have come up against electric utilities in many different cases, often around their suppression of distr…

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EVERCLEAR Frontman ART ALEXAKIS Reflects On New Live Album: “I Like How Raw It Sounds; A Live Album Must Sound Actually Live!”

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Since forming in 1992, Everclear has enjoyed a lengthy career by any measure, spanning 11 studio releases, including four that have been certified Gold or Platinum, selling over 6 million records, and achieving 12 Top 40 Hit Singles on Mainstream Rock, Alternative, and Adult Top 40 radio, including “Santa Monica,” “Father of Mine,” “I Will Buy You …

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Portland Funds Community-Led Clean Energy Projects — Episode 190 of Local Energy Rules

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Creating a program that is justice driven, accountable, community powered, and has multiple benefits is a tall order. For this episode of the Local Energy Rules Podcast, host John Farrell is joined by Maria Sipin, volunteer committee member for the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund. They discuss what the fund has accomplished, how volun…

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How Utilities Neglect Certain Customers — Episode 189 of Local Energy Rules

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Some utility customers aren’t getting what they pay for. For this episode of the Local Energy Rules Podcast, host John Farrell is joined by Alex Hill, Research Director at We the People Michigan. They discuss a report on utility redlining in electric distribution, the impacts of inadequate grid infrastructure, and how the report helped make a case …

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13 States Flunk This Standard Test — Episode 188 of Local Energy Rules

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Across the country, clean energy development is at an all-time high. Is your state fair and transparent when it comes to interconnecting these new resources? For this episode of the Local Energy Rules Podcast, host John Farrell is joined by Mari Hernandez, Assistant Director, Regulatory Program at the Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC). IRE…

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Utilities Gamble With Household Money — Episode 187 of Local Energy Rules

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This lobbyist is on the house — your house. For this episode of the Local Energy Rules Podcast, host John Farrell is joined by Tony Bartelme, projects writer for Charleston’s The Post and Courier. They discuss how utilities have wagered and lost billions of customer dollars, why customers are on the hook when utilities take financial risks, and how…

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How Cities Can Steer State Action — Episode 186 of Local Energy Rules

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The largest energy decisions may be out of local hands, but cities can influence the outcomes. For this episode of the Local Energy Rules Podcast, host John Farrell is joined by Stacy Miller, Sustainability Program Coordinator for the City of Minneapolis. City officials created the position and hired Miller four years ago when they realized that st…

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IHSAHN Reflects On Now Available URM ACADEMY Course “How It’s Done” with JENS BOGREN: “The Most Important Takeaway is Commitment” 28:45

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Earlier this year, Ihsahn released his latest EP, “Fascination Street Sessions.” The thirteen-minute EP included two original tracks and a cover of Kent’s “Dom Andra,” and featured the vocal talents of Jonas Renske (Katatonia) and Øystein Aadland (Avkrvst). Critics unanimously praised the rich sound, high-quality production, and continued excellenc…

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Scoring Justice in Clean Energy Standards — Episode 185 of Local Energy Rules

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In 2023, Minnesota became the latest state to adopt a 100 percent clean energy standard — but does the standard do enough for energy justice? For this episode of the Local Energy Rules Podcast, host John Farrell is joined by Haley Havens, Senior Research and Operations Associate at the Initiative for Energy Justice (IEJ). IEJ has created a scorecar…

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BLACK SABBATH’s GEEZER BUTLER Talks Upcoming Book “Into the Void”: ‘There Have Been Terrible Fall-Outs; You Forget Them and Come Back Together’ 20:57

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Not many bands can leave a lasting impression and legacy like Black Sabbath have done over the last 50 years. They have been flying the flag for heavy metal throughout their career to legions of fans around the world since their eponymous debut album, “Black Sabbath”, which was released on February 13, 1970. They went on to sell over 46 million alb…

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