Search

1-30 of 565 results, sorted by relevance | sort by date
Council Considering AE Settlement [UPDATE]
Agreement would cut overall utility rates by $42.5 million
"...that would result in $42.5 million in cuts to AE rates...."

Aug. 29, 2016 News Post by Michael King

AE's Coal Conundrum
Energy planners and the fight over Fayette
"...Admittedly, those figures should soon change for the better. AE is nearly finished installing "SO2 scrubbers," which are expected..."

Nov. 20, 2009 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Cole Hosts AE Forum at ACC
Panel discusses rate proposal, consequences, possible alternatives
"...that's the storm looming if the city can't get AE's house in order, or if the threats of deregulation..."

Jan. 28, 2012 News Post by Michael King

APD Pot-Hunters Are Data-Mining at AE
Are you using 'too much' energy? Inquiring drug cops want to know.
"...– in an effort to find and focus upon AE customers who, in Haynes' opinion, regularly consume more kilowatt-hours..."

Nov. 16, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

AE's Nuclear Option
The seduction of the South Texas Project
"...the former PEC head, who had in fact held AE's general manager position once before, prior to his tenure..."

Jan. 21, 2011 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

The Rich, the Poor, and the AE Generation Plan
Social service groups weigh in on Austin Energy's generation plan
"...by concerns over the plan's financial implications, especially for AE's most vulnerable customers – low-income ratepayers...."

Dec. 25, 2009 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Cool Cities: AE Task Force
Austin Energy moves one step closer to a generation plan
"...the majority vote to support the (unnumbered) generation mix AE had recommended in August, but with a proviso that..."

Nov. 13, 2009 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

AE Rate Proposal Double-Edged
Ratepayers expense also city income
"...At a minimum, the latest shift in AE's proposal will take time to review and debate, and..."

Feb. 6, 2012 News Post by Michael King

AE 2020 Plan
Duncan's last stand
"...interim, Duncan seemed to have strengthened his defense of AE's plan. "Don't get too lost in the numbers," he..."

Feb. 26, 2010 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Sun Rises (Finally) for AE
The utility's $5 / watt solar rebate program is – this time for sure – ready to go
"...the remainder of fiscal 2004, which ends Sept. 30. AE and solar industry firms had claimed the program could..."

May 28, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Then There's This: AE: The Plot Thickens
City manager and consumer advocates finally agree on something
"...part of last year blaming the city manager and AE officials for bungling a contentious, high-profile rate case, which..."

Dec. 14, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

AE Finalists: California Dreamin'
Greens question the need for Golden Staters
"...or David Wright) than for who wasn't: Karl Rábago, AE's vice president of distributed energy services. A collective groan..."

June 25, 2010 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

AE's Solar Deal: 'Game Changer'
Recurrent Energy price could lower energy rates
"...Energy for less than 5 cents per kilowatt hour. AE had seemingly leapt into the future. "The prices Austin..."

July 4, 2014 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

The Flickering Search for an AE Chief
How many stakeholders does it take to screw in a light bulb?
"...grumbling over who wasn't on the list, most notably AE's vice president of distributed energy services, Karl Rábago, heavily..."

July 2, 2010 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

AE Programs for Those in Need
AE provides discounts, emergency assistance, free weatherization, and other programs for Austin's low-income ratepayers
"...• Monthly Discounts for Qualifying House­holds: AE offers a waiver on customer charges for electricity, water,..."

Dec. 25, 2009 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Then There's This – Poor People to AE: We're Not Deadbeats
New ordinance gives needy ratepayers a payment plan they can work with
"...With some nudging from City Hall, AE assembled a citizen steering committee to draw up new..."

Dec. 13, 2013 News Column by Amy Smith

AE GM Search
Everyone wants face time with the candidates
"...two for city officials (one with executives, another with AE staff) and a third with relevant board and commission..."

July 9, 2010 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

The AE Generation Plan's Latest Monkey Wrench
Spooky, scary: Will rumors of deregulation derail Austin Energy's plan?
"...of deliberation on the plan – and support for AE's proposal from the Electric Utility Commission, the Resource Management..."

Jan. 29, 2010 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Should AE Retire Fayette Coal Plant ... This Decade?
"...the same can be said of the opponents. Should AE Retire FPP by 2020?..."

Nov. 20, 2009 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

AE & Plug-In Hybrids: Power Coming and Going
Electric cars could both run clean and boost our power supply
"...innovative ways to make Austin greener. At the time, AE was struggling over how to manage West Texas wind..."

May 25, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Then There's This: Too Much Heartburn Over AE 'Governance'
Council appoints itself to a committee to study utility oversight
"...proposal to grant a nonpolitical board sovereign powers over AE, but he resisted deep-sixing it altogether, even though it..."

May 31, 2013 News Column by Amy Smith

AE's Long Road to Reducing Emissions
AE's generation plan doesn't please all
"...Energy's new Resource & Climate Protection Plan, Karl R. Rábago, AE vice president of distributed energy services, pitched the importance..."

Oct. 23, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Council: Who Rules AE?
Austin Energy governance is the big item on this week's agenda
"...Beyond that AE matter – and it remains a doozy – there..."

April 12, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

Council Preview: Who Rules AE?
Tomorrow's headline matter is Austin Energy governance
"...Beyond that AE matter –- and it remains a doozy -– there..."

April 10, 2013 News Post by Michael King

Then There's This: AE and the Lege
City officials planning for the worst, hoping for the best
"...about how the city spends the revenue transferred from AE to the general fund. Council saw the light after..."

July 20, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

AE Rate Hike Opponents Say 'Do It Over'
Opponents say Austin Energy's proposal is 'upside-down and backwards'
"...council members to reject the package outright by directing AE "to go back to the drawing board and do..."

Oct. 28, 2011 News Feature by Amy Smith

A Glimpse at AE's GM Candidates
How might these Californians take on Austin's challenges?
"...the candidates' thoughts on how their experiences might shape AE's future. Larry Weis Turlock Irrigation District, Turlock, Calif...."

July 2, 2010 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

AE Defends Biomass Plant
Biomass likely to go forward despite some public opposition
"...AE Chief Operating Officer Mike McClus­key on Tuesday addressed criticisms..."

Aug. 29, 2008 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Settlement Pending in AE Rate Case
Details Few -- City Council posted for Friday consideration
"...the Office of Public Utility Counsel. Those groups attacked AE’s ratemaking and questioned its stated revenue requirements...."

Feb. 26, 2013 News Post by Mike Kanin

Council Notes: All About AE?
This week, the Council takes on urban density, grandfathering, and parking

March 22, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

1   2   3   4   5   6   7   8   9   10     NEXT    19 »
One click gets you all the newsletters listed below

Breaking news, arts coverage, and daily events

Keep up with happenings around town

Kevin Curtin's bimonthly cannabis musings

Austin's queerest news and events

Eric Goodman's Austin FC column, other soccer news

Information is power. Support the free press, so we can support Austin.   Support the Chronicle