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Economic Growth

by Gar Alperovitz

Why is growth a challenging problem? How Would the Pluralist Commonwealth Manage Growth? Where can we see on the ground efforts to tackle the growth question today? read more
Environment & Energy Public Planning
A storm surge pushing waves onto shore, threatening a row of houses.

Climate action — at all scales — is more necessary than ever

by Gar Alperovitz, John Duda

The climate crisis demands that action be taken at the community, city, and state levels, but also that we not lose sight of the larger systemic transformations and interventions that will be necessary to avert catastrophe. read more
Environment & Energy
Marchers beneath a banner that reads "To Change Everything It Takes Everyone"

The Policy Weapon Climate Activists Need

by Gar Alperovitz, Joe Guinan, Thomas Hanna

As climate catastrophe looms, we need to solutions that can truly keep carbon in the ground. What would it take to buy out the fossil fuel companies behind the crisis and shut them down? read more
Environment & Energy Democratic Ownership
A New Cooperative Economy

A New Cooperative Economy

by Guy Dauncey

In this second place at-large entry in our Next System Project Essay Competition, Guy Dauncey confronts the foundational myths of our current economic system, and highlights where the foundations of a more equitable and sustainable system are being built today. read more
Environment & Energy
2016 Elections and State Level Climate Policy Victories

2016 Elections and State Level Climate Policy Victories

by Carla Skandier

With the election of Trump, a climate change denier, the environmental world took a difficult hit. However, there are signs of hope at the local level that have the ability to lead to real change. The time is now and the work is ours to do. read more
Environment & Energy
Solar Purchasing Cooperatives

Solar Purchasing Cooperatives

Consumers band together to negotiate less expensive bulk pricing on solar equipment and installation fees for their homes from suppliers and contractors. read more
Environment & Energy Democracy & Governance
Servicios De Energía Sostenible

Servicios De Energía Sostenible

Una oficina de compensación central, pública y sin fines de lucro que preste asistencia a los residentes e instituciones para que intercambien información, recursos y subsidios en cuanto a la eficacia energética y la generación de energía renovable. read more
Environment & Energy Democracy & Governance
On-Bill Financing

On-Bill Financing

Allows low-income residents without access to upfront capital or credit to finance energy improvements through the anticipated savings that will be realized on their lower bills. read more
Environment & Energy Democracy & Governance
Redes Inteligentes

Redes Inteligentes

Aplicar tecnología de internet y comunicación bidireccional al sistema de distribución de electricidad para monitorear la demanda, aumentar la eficiencia, reducir interrupciones del servicio e integrar fuentes de energía renovables y distribuidas. read more
Environment & Energy Democracy & Governance