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New Economy ROUNDUP
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Resources from our Network
If You Study Garbage You Will Not Be Unemployed
Recycling-based economic development is a powerful tool for any community looking to revitalize its economy.
Building The Solidarity Economy in NYC
This panel features leaders from across NYC sharing stories of communities building powerful bottom-up solutions like worker co-ops, community land trusts, and community development credit unions that model economic democracy, sustainability, and social justice.
Working Together, Small Solar Firms Compete With Big-Name Rivals — Episode 45 of Local Energy Rules Podcast
A podcast interview between John Farrell of the Institute for Local Self-Reliance and Amicus Solar Cooperative President Stephen Irvin.
Building The Solidarity Economy in NYC
This panel features leaders from across NYC sharing stories of communities building powerful bottom-up solutions like worker co-ops, community land trusts, and community development credit unions that model economic democracy, sustainability, and social justice.
Local Policies for Greenhouse Gas Reduction
In this report, we introduce some of the key ways that cities can make a difference in the face of federal inaction on climate change.
Choosing the Electric Avenue: Unlocking Savings, Emissions Reductions, and Community Benefits of Electric Vehicles
The U.S. vehicle market will undergo a massive technology disruption from electric vehicles in the coming decades. Many analysts see the potential for surging sales of these efficient vehicles to enable smart grid management, but few have explored the local impact of electric vehicles: promoting energy democracy.
news & updates
What’s new with NEC?
What’s next for net neutrality?
Here’s what to look out for after Thursday’s FCC vote.
Three New Members!
A warm welcome to our newest members.
It’s Election Season: Chicago Has a #PeoplesBudget, What Will Yours Look Like?
'In 2009, Chicago became the first US city to implement participatory budgeting: a method of allotting public money in which residents propose and vote on how to spend a portion of the budget. What started with one alderman in one ward has spread across the city...
WATCH: What Can You Do to Move Your Money, Today?
Check out the video below for specific ideas you will be able to implement immediately, as well as discussion of long-term organizing opportunities.
Member Spotlight: Collective Creation with Sol Collective
We spoke to co-founder and executive director Estella Sanchez of NEC member Sol Collective on the role of culture collective creation in the new economy. Read about their awesome work below!
Four New Members!
NEC is thrilled to welcome our four newest coalition members!
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