Best Local Energy Rules Podcasts (2024)

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

10d ago50:21

50:21

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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MLB's All-Star Game officials ready for the triple-digit forecast 5:50

22h ago5:50

5:50

Plus, just under 900 homes in the Houston area are still without power after Beryl.By Audacy

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Texas Democrats signal support for Biden following news conference 3:38

1d ago3:38

3:38

Plus, conference programs could have had something to do with the baggage delays at Dallas Love Field on Thursday.By Audacy

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Problem with Love Field baggage belt leads to missed flights for some passengers 6:21

2d ago6:21

6:21

Plus, about 500,000 people who lost power due to Hurricane Beryl may not get it back until next week, and a Fort Campbell soldier from Mesquite was stabbed nearly 70 times, according to an autopsy.By Audacy

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Bedford officer fatally shoots man during altercation, police say 6:50

2d ago6:50

6:50

Plus, the family of a solider from Mesquite who was murdered is demanding answers, and Love Field experienced problems with its baggage belts Thursday morning, causing some travelers to miss flights.By Audacy

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Fire destroys Fort Worth strip club 'Baby Dolls' 5:34

3d ago5:34

5:34

Plus, more than 1.5 million homes and business still without power as a result of Beryl.By Audacy

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Millions still without power in Houston area after Hurricane Beryl 3:45

3d ago3:45

3:45

Plus, fire departments from North Texas sent crews to Southeast Texas to assist with the aftermath of Beryl.By Audacy

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Beryl leaves months of cleanup, repairs along Texas coast 7:27

4d ago7:27

7:27

Plus, millions in Texas are still without power as a result of Hurricane Beryl and Burleson PD has shut down a major gift card tampering ring.By Audacy

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At least 2 people killed north of Houston due to damage caused by Beryl 4:41

5d ago4:41

4:41

Plus, hundreds of thousands of people in and around Houston were without power Monday afternoon.By Audacy

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Beryl downgraded to tropical storm after sweeping in as Category 1 hurricane 5:51

5d ago5:51

5:51

Plus, the first reported fatality is confirmed northeast of Houston.By Audacy

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Hurricane Beryl makes landfall along Texas coast, rain on the way to North Texas 7:12

5d ago7:12

7:12

Plus, consumers along the coast are wary of price gougers during a hurricane, and Sunnyvale police are looking for a second person in connection to a deadly 2023 shooting.By Audacy

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Hurricane Beryl could make landfall in South Texas late Sunday, models show 2:14

8d ago2:14

2:14

Plus, police in Fort Worth are looking for the gunmen in three separate shootings Thursday night.By Audacy

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1 person fatally shot by police officer in Dallas' Cedar Crest neighborhood 2:37

9d ago2:37

2:37

Plus, officials warn of fireworks danger on the Fourth of July, and experts say to be mindful of heat-related illness.By Audacy

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Hurricane Beryl could possibly make impact in parts of Texas this weekend 5:57

10d ago5:57

5:57

Plus, a 2001 cold case of an abandoned baby has been resolved with arrest of the mother.By Audacy

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Mother charged with manslaughter in connection to decades-old cold case 4:33

10d ago4:33

4:33

Plus, North Texas cities plan for fireworks shows, and a new rock music-themed restaurant opens in Grapevine.By Audacy

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U.S. Supreme Court will not hear Texas-based lawsuit against Snapchat 7:38

11d ago7:38

7:38

Plus, another Head Advisory is in place for North Texas and ERCOT continues to reassure there is enough energy going around.By Audacy

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Texas plans to double energy fund with demand expected to double in 6 years 4:10

11d ago4:10

4:10

Plus, in addition to power, Texas could be looking at a water shortage over the next 10 years, and triple-digit heat isn't just hard on people -- it's hard on vehicles too.By Audacy

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Dallas police release body-cam footage in officer-involved shooting 5:18

12d ago5:18

5:18

Plus, Texas will not be allowed to enforce its own social media law.By Audacy

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Supreme Court rules former President Trump has immunity on 'official acts' of office 6:52

12d ago6:52

6:52

Plus, Dallas police say a male suspect of family violence came at them with a knife and so they shot him and he died at a hospital.By Audacy

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Amidst triple-digit temperatures, Texas power grid appears to be in good shape 5:03

12d ago5:03

5:03

Plus, the U.S. Supreme Court is expected to rule Monday on a case involving a Texas law attempting to regulate social media platforms, and a new survey found perspective homeowners in Texas' major cities need to make at least $100,000 per year to qualify for a median-priced home.By Audacy

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North Texas lawmakers weigh in on Thursday's presidential debate 5:05

15d ago5:05

5:05

Plus, an Excessive Heat Warning is in effect for North Texas on Friday, and travelers should expect longer lines this weekend at DFW Airport and Love Field.By Audacy

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1 person arrested after deadly shooting at Irving Chick-fil-A 8:21

16d ago8:21

8:21

Plus, the CEO of DFW Airport says they're ready for the busy Fourth of July holiday week, and President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will debate for the first in 2024 on Thursday night.By Audacy

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Experts offer tips for how to keep children safe in the summer heat 6:48

17d ago6:48

6:48

Plus, a Heat Advisory is in effect again for North Texas on Wednesday and a new report shows the city of Dallas paid employees more than $140 million in overtime in 2023.By Audacy

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Infant mortality rate in Texas increased after abortion ban went into effect, study finds 6:39

18d ago6:39

6:39

Plus, experts warn it's important to keep our pets safe in the summer heat, and President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will meet in the first presidential debate of 2024 on Thursday night.By Audacy

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How to keep pets safe in the Texas summer heat 7:22

18d ago7:22

7:22

Plus, a new study by Johns Hopkins University found that the infant mortality rate in Texas has gone up since the state's abortion ban took effect, and a White Settlement woman who was the victim of a bitcoin scam got her money back.By Audacy

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With hot weather here, ERCOT says grid conditions are normal 9:47

19d ago9:47

9:47

Plus, Denton residents have a right to A/C at rentals and Kate Cox is pregnant again.By Audacy

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SCOTUS upholds gun control law intended to protect domestic violence victims 6:02

22d ago6:02

6:02

Plus, doctors in Texas now have more guidance from the Texas Medical Board on abortion.By Audacy

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American Airlines flight attendants say they are one step closer to a strike 7:23

22d ago7:23

7:23

Plus, millions of people are making plans to travel for the Fourth of July, and a new poll of Texas voters reveals mixed feelings about former President Donald Trump.By Audacy

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How many people will travel for the Fourth of July? 5:56

23d ago5:56

5:56

Travel agents are still using the phrase, "revenge travel" to describe the number of people that want to go somewhere out of town for summer vacations. This year's Fourth of July could be the most traveled weekend ever with almost 71 million people going somewhere for the holiday that falls on a Thursday this year. That's 5% more than last year and…

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May's Fury: A look back at an unprecedented month of severe weather in North Texas 43:26

23d ago43:26

43:26

North Texas was battered by an especially active weather season this spring, with severe storms causing significant damage and loss of life. A devastating tornado on May 25 killed seven people in Cooke County, becoming one of the three deadliest tornadoes in North Texas since 1930. KRLD's John Liddle took a look back at the month with help from met…

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

25d ago24:20

24:20

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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Tropical Storm Alberto brings heavy rain to Texas Gulf Coast 5:49

23d ago5:49

5:49

Plus, an American Airlines employee faces charges connected to a hit-and-run crash with a bicyclist, and a North Texas convicted is going to prison after being convicted of running a "pill mill."By Audacy

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Opal Lee's Walk for Freedom this morning at Fair Park 6:45

24d ago6:45

6:45

Plus, a Denton man is charged with murder in fentanyl death and there are some good news coming for Tarrant County homeowners.By Audacy

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ERCOT says grid will withstand the summer heat this year 5:31

25d ago5:31

5:31

Plus, the suspect in Arlington Police shooting was victim's ex.By Audacy

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Mavericks drop Game 5, Celtics win NBA Finals 8:45

25d ago8:45

8:45

Plus, a woman who grew up in Mansfield was one of the two people fatally shot at a Juneteenth celebration in Round Rock over the weekend, and the body of a missing woman was found in the backyard of an Azle man.By Audacy

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Founder of megachurch responds to sexual assault claims 7:14

26d ago7:14

7:14

Plus, Texas hoping for a Mavs win, and a Mesquite man has been sentenced.By Audacy

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Mavs face another win-or-go-home game Monday night in Boston 7:17

26d ago7:17

7:17

Plus, SMU product Bryson DeChambeau won golf's U.S. Open on Sunday, and a Mesquite man faces six years in prison for his role in the murder of a Seattle tourist.By Audacy

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Police in White Settlement warn of Bitcoin scams 5:37

29d ago5:37

5:37

Plus, Supreme Court rejects gun bump stock ban, and high value theft in theft spree haunted in Lake Worth.By Audacy

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Texas Supreme Court backs PUC in case over energy prices during 2021 winter storm 6:36

29d ago6:36

6:36

Plus, the U.S. Supreme Court sided with an Austin gunshop owner in a fight over bump stocks, and authorities in Fort Worth are looking for a man who brought a child with him to a bank robbery.By Audacy

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FBI searches for man who brought child to Fort Worth bank robbery 6:50

29d ago6:50

6:50

Plus, police in Denton arrested a third person in connection to a deadly shooting, and the Mavericks look to avoid being swept in the NBA Finals.By Audacy

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Supreme Court rules abortion drug mifepristone can stay on the market 5:11

30d ago5:11

5:11

Plus, American Airlines flight attendants protested at DFW Airport on Thursday as they negotiate a new contract, and Dallas police are looking for a teenager accused of killing two people.By Audacy

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Supreme Court preserves access to abortion pill mifepristone 6:15

1M ago6:15

6:15

Plus, Denton police have new tool to help test for fentanyl.By Audacy

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Mavericks' comeback attempt falls short, Celtics take 3-0 series lead 5:37

1M ago5:37

5:37

Plus, a federal judge rules against the Biden administration in a case about the gun show loophole, and Denton police have a new tool they're using in the fight against fentanyl.By Audacy

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Fort Worth ISD giving teachers a raise 5:16

1M ago5:16

5:16

Plus, Mavs play game 3 tonight, and Salvation Army has started its heat relief program.By Audacy

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Fort Worth woman steals mortuary van with corpse inside 6:27

1M ago6:27

6:27

Plus, the Mavs need a win and more money for Texas teachers.By Audacy

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Woman arrested, accused of stealing mortuary van with body inside 8:07

1M ago8:07

8:07

Plus, police arrested a second man in connection with a Denton murder last month, and the Mavericks host the Celtics in Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday night.By Audacy

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Mesquite police arrest sex offender in connection with the kidnapping of a teenage girl 6:16

1M ago6:16

6:16

Plus, family members of inmate who died in Tarrant County Jail want federal investigation, and families of Uvalde victims are suing FedEx and UPS.By Audacy

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Jury selection begins in trial of former Oklahoma Sooner's alleged killer 6:05

1M ago6:05

6:05

Plus, violent crime is down in DFW, and Plano ISD officially closing 4 schools in 2025.By Audacy

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Plano ISD to close 4 schools due to declining enrollment, budget shortfall 7:23

1M ago7:23

7:23

Plus, Plano police arrested the suspected shooter involved in an altercation at a swimming pool, and jury selection begins Tuesday in the trial of one of the men accused of killing a former University of Oklahoma football player.By Audacy