ILSR.org is the official website of the Institute for Local Self-Reliance (ILSR), a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting sustainable and equitable development in local communities. With over 45 years of experience, ILSR provides resources, research, and advocacy to empower communities to take control of their own economic and energy future. The website offers a wealth of information on various topics such as community broadband, local economic development, renewable energy, recycling, and zero waste. It also features case studies, analyses, interviews, and in-depth articles to support local initiatives and policy reforms that prioritize local self-reliance, economic justice, and environmental sustainability.

ilsr.orgEach year, the Institute for Local Self-Reliance tracks and scores states based on how their policies help or hinder local clean energy action.

Learn more about Sustainable Development Goals. Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.guidestar.orgILSR defends the right of communities to build these networks without states or the federal government creating unique barriers that apply only to public sector providers.

We helped to develop the Tribal Broadband Bootcamp, and have worked with hundreds of communities from the smallest towns to the largest cities and counties.broadbandbreakfast.comILSR has nearly 20 years of experience working on local broadband solutions that are accountable to local residents and businesses.