John Farrell

Yeah, so I think the prime minister is the kind of person who will go down into the details to do the follow-up that's needed to actually get these things done.

He appointed John Farrell, who I know is a brilliant executive.

He's doing this maximizing investment to the max, going back to what I said on trade, just ringing the last dollar, I think, out of these international investment funds.

to the extent that we possibly can.

Although he comes well credentialed to the conversation, Philip speaks only for himself in this interview.

I'm John Farrell, Director of the Energy Democracy Initiative at the Institute for Local Self-Reliance, and this is Local Energy Rules, a podcast about monopoly power, energy democracy, and how communities can take charge to transform the energy system.

Phil, welcome to Local Energy Rules.

John, thank you so much for having me.

Joining me in June 2026, Kristin Eberhard, Vice President of Policy at Rewiring, explained their new policy blueprint, which catalogs six key policies that states can adopt to build grid capacity and lower customer bills by investing in clean energy for homes and businesses.

I'm John Farrell, Director of the Energy Democracy Initiative at the Institute for Local Self-Reliance, and this is Local Energy Rules, a podcast about monopoly power, energy democracy, and how communities can take charge to transform the energy system.

Kristen, welcome to Local Energy Rules.

Hi, thank you.