The Institute for Local Self-Reliance (ILSR) is a national research and advocacy organization based in Washington, DC. They work in partnership with allies across the country to build thriving, diverse, and equitable communities by promoting local power and fighting against corporate control. ILSR envisions an American economy that prioritizes local needs and is accountable to both people and the planet.
ILSR conducts research, produces reports, and advocates for policies that support independent businesses, energy democracy, community broadband, composting, and more. They aim to empower communities to take control of their own economic and environmental futures, promoting a vision of self-reliance and sustainability. Through their work, ILSR strives to create a more equitable and democratic society.
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