Perry Settles for a 'Half-Loaf'

And he's 'stunned' that you would question his special sessions

"...puzzle this week after a ceremonial signing of a clean-energy bill – one of the few things lawmakers have..."

Aug. 5, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

And in Other Council Business ...

After a month's break, City Hall has a long, long, long agenda

"...passel of resolutions directing staff to explore establishing a clean energy R&D center in Austin, investigate "integrating the electric..."

July 30, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Postmarks

"...stakeholders will meet with design experts, start with a clean slate, and create a new plan for Triangle Park...."

Nov. 14, 1997 Column

Post Marks

Muddying the Waters

"...Ian MacLean..."

Nov. 7, 1997 Column

Boiling Point

"...carefully plotted tale, infusing the film with a surprising energy. Two cons (Hopper and Mortensen) just out of the..."

April 23, 1993 Movie Review by Louis Black

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...this week as several groups voiced apprehension over Austin Energy's generation plan, which aims to increase the use of..."

Sept. 25, 2009 News Feature

The Greening of George W. Bush

An industry pollution control program started backed by Gov. George W. Bush has cleaned less than 3% of the industrial toxic emissions it aimed to clean up.

"...the state's pollution controls since 1971 to volunteer to clean up their toxic emissions. The bill's House sponsor told..."

Oct. 27, 2000 News Feature by Louis Dubose

Austin's Sustainable Secret

Student-founded Green Is the New Black makes renewable energy at Huston-Tillotson

"...awareness. However, GITNB has tackled these projects with the energy of 10 such organizations. Within just a year of..."

Oct. 24, 2014 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...• PECAN STREET PROJECT PARTNERS At this week's Clean Energy Venture Summit, participants in Austin's Pecan Street Project..."

Dec. 5, 2008 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...company restaurants and franchise system – starting with a clean slate, without the millions in debt. "We hope to..."

Dec. 3, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Local leaders want your input on an extensive -- and potentially controversial -- list of smog-fighting strategies.

"...Nov. 15, is the last day to take the Clean Air Force of Central Texas online survey (at www.cleanairforce.org)..."

Nov. 14, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Two Years Gone – How Many Left to Save the Planet?

This Earth Day, urgent evidence of global warming should kick the Austin Climate Protection Plan into higher gear

"...heads toward council in May, detailing city and Austin Energy progress in implementing the plan and program, it's timely..."

April 17, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...UT Joins Major Clean Energy Hub The University of Texas released a statement..."

Oct. 20, 2023 News Feature

Pecan Street Project

The Department of Energy awards 32 grants nationwide for energy research – PSP a winner

"...grant announced last week by the U.S. Depart­ment of Energy, which will underwrite an "advanced smart grid project" in..."

Dec. 4, 2009 News Feature by Michael King

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, May 28-June 4

"...CLEAN-ENERGY JOBS DAY An all-day tour of local green businesses,..."

May 29, 2009 News Feature

Biomass: A Question of Wood, Not Could

Council will vote this week on a proposed wood-waste-fueled power plant, but just because it's carbon-neutral doesn't mean it's perfect

"...Austin Energy thinks the time for biomass is now. City Council..."

Aug. 22, 2008 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Wynn Weighs In

Mayor talks about Green Home Tax (and how there's no such thing)

"...is that Wynn is clarifying exactly what the proposed energy efficiency ordinance means. Another is that he's stamping on..."

June 11, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...• Former Austin Clean Water Program Director Bill Moriarty sued City Manager Toby..."

Jan. 6, 2006 News Feature

Can Austin Kick-Start the Hybrid-Car Future?

Austin Energy looks toward 'electrifying the transportation grid'

"...plugged into normal wall sockets connected to an all-renewable energy electric grid...."

Oct. 22, 2004 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Jackie Chan's First Strike

"...Jackie Chan, Jackson Lou and Annie Wu. Jackie Chan’s Clean Break might be a more fitting title for this..."

Jan. 17, 1997 Movie Review by Russell Smith

Young People Power Texas Climate Plan

House Democrats package 41 bills to protect the environment

"...Texas to be a leader in the transition to clean energy after the last legislative session and hired a..."

April 30, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Public Notice: Earth Day Redux

Early showers stretch timeline for Earth Day celebrations

"...Earlier that same day is the Clean Energy Now! rally, 11am-12:30pm at the south steps of..."

April 26, 2019 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Burnt Orange Going Green

"...to transition away from fossil fuels and invest in clean, renewable energy. Major reports warn that absent a massive..."

Feb. 18, 2019 Postmarks

What Food Goes Well With Comedy?

Jim Gaffigan can tell you – and does in this Q&A

"...Jim Gaffigan has a reputation as a "clean" comic, but is he really that spotless? The Chronicle..."

Oct. 17, 2014 Arts Post by Russ Espinoza

Small Town, Big Find

The energy debate gets personal in Haynesville

"...them, while providing a potential solution to our nation's energy thirst...."

March 12, 2010 Screens Feature by Joe O'Connell

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...reuses an iconic 1950s gas pump – and part clean energy, SolarPump provided emissions-free transport for journalists around festival..."

July 17, 2009 News Feature

There Are Problems, but There Also Are Solutions

"...fast-upcoming renewables – such as wind, solar, and geothermal energy – cancel any need for expensive, polluting new coal..."

Aug. 13, 2007 Postmarks

Council's Got ... Talent?

At intermission, we talk to the headliners

"...the mayor has vigorously promoted plug-in hybrid vehicles and energy conservation through his nationally groundbreaking Austin Climate Protection Plan...."

July 13, 2007 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Happenings

May 10-16

"...CLEAN ENERGY VENTURE SUMMIT brings national energy experts together to..."

May 11, 2007 News Feature

City Council Notebook

What's happening at council this week?

"...the Mayor's Climate Protection Plan. Item 24: Allows UT's Clean Energy Incubator to work with Austin Energy in developing..."

Feb. 12, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

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