Community Energy in Ireland: The financial aspects

By Erik Jan van Oosten, Feasta

One of the key recommendations is the feed in tariff which is probably inspired by the successful German implementation of solar energy.

LA Time Banks Create Small Business Loan Fund

By Cat Johnson, Shareable

The ASECO Community Revolving Loan Fund (CRLF) is the first ever small business micro-loan program funded by, managed, and benefiting a time bank.

Like Shopping at Local Businesses? Now You Can Invest in Them, Too

By David Rutherford, YES! magazine

Community Sourced Capital is a newly formed lender that aims to apply the crowd-sourcing model to encourage the growth of locally owned businesses.