Community Energy in Ireland: Societal Aspects

By Erik Jan van Oosten, Feasta

What is holding Ireland back from becoming more sustainable?

Creating A Durable Local Economy: Lessons from the Burlington, VT model

By Chris Martenson, Bruce Seifer, Peak Prosperity

An interview with local activist Bruce Seifer who co-authored the book Sustainable Communities: Creating a Durable Local Economy.

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6 reasons why there’s no community in fracking

By Rob Hopkins, Transition Culture

But how does this push for fracking compare to a different approach, one built around community renewables, community ownership, and energy being seen in a wider context of local economic regeneration and resilience? Let's see ...

Sweet Victory for Clean, Public Energy in Boulder

By Cat Johnson, Shareable

Residents of Boulder, Colorado recently scored another huge victory in their pursuit of clean, publicly-owned energy. On November fifth, Measure 310, which was funded by energy giant Xcel and would have effectively halted progress on the project, was resoundingly struck down by voters.

6 Ways to Spark the Clean Energy Revolution

By Tara Lohan, Alternet

Renewable energy sources like wind and solar have made big leaps in the last few years, with installation prices falling and demand increasing. But we’re still miles away from where we need to be.

Cooperative Co-Production of Solar Power in a Small Town

By David Bollier, David Bollier blog

A vexing problem for many potential commons is the lack of startup capital to get a project going while nurturing the social structures to organize participation and work.

What is community solar?

By Benjamin Margolis, Shareable

It sounds great right? “Community Solar” – two powerful words that get solar enthusiasts excited; but what does it mean?