Naked City

"...on Iraq. Naked City• Responsible Growth for Northcross, the coalition of neighbors opposing the new 24-hour Wal-Mart Supercenter planned..."

Jan. 12, 2007 News Feature

Austin's Blue Surge Pushes Wendy Davis and Mike Siegel Toward D.C.

After losing recent elections, two candidates come out fighting

"...Texas about transitioning to a renewable economy, repurposing the Fayette coal plant" – but thinks the first priority of..."

Oct. 9, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

It's Not Easy Being Green

The city's Office of Sustainability is still trying to find a sustainable mission

"...of the larger obstacles to environmental sustainability – the Fayette coal plant – and the pending solution to that..."

April 5, 2013 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Generation Plan's Day at the Dais

Council to vote on Austin Energy plan

"...of biomass by 2020 while reducing reliance on the Fayette coal plant and adding a new combined cycle gas..."

April 23, 2010 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Climate Change: Still Not a Hoax

Reducing carbon emissions with Austin Energy, without the Fayette Power Project

"...reduce by one-third the carbon emissions of their power plants by 2030. Shortly after Obama's EPA rolled that plan..."

April 28, 2017 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

Affordability Key to Climate Plan Goals

City task force makes its recommendations for 2024 climate change protection goals

"...halfway mark even without retiring the Decker Creek gas plant or the coal-fired Fayette Power Plant (both of which..."

July 18, 2014 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Debate Heats Up Over How to Wean Austin Off Fossil Fuels

Electric Utility Commission and Austin Energy at odds

"...unless AE eliminates the emissions that come from the coal-powered Fayette Power Project and the Decker and Sand Hill..."

Feb. 16, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Public Citizen Tom “Smitty” Smith Looks Back on a Life Well Lived

The man in the white hat's relentless hard work and willed optimism

"..."We're winning the war on coal," Smitty began, introducing the latest Public Citizen report on..."

Dec. 16, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

As other cities catch up, 'Solar Austin' advocates look to prime the green-power pump

"...Texas Project 1, our very own little nuclear power plant. Their neighbors who'd signed up for Green Choice saw..."

Aug. 15, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Council Endorses EPA Emissions Rule

Supporters hope to set precedent for Texas

"...limiting greenhouse gas pollution by cutting carbon emissions from coal plants by 30% (from 2005 levels) before 2030. While..."

June 27, 2014 News Feature by Lizzie Jespersen

Sierra Club Sues EPA Over Texas’ Shoddy Haze Plan

Another development in the Fayette coal plant saga

"...suit would require stricter standards for Texas’ worst polluting plants in the nation, including Austin Energy’s own Fayette Power..."

June 15, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Fayette's Ozone Pollutants Overstated..."

Dec. 19, 2003 Column

Austin’s Steady Strides Toward Climate Sustainability

How are we doing and how effective can local policies be at mitigating a worldwide crisis?

"...its fossil fuel investments by 2030; 2) that the coal-burning Fayette Power Project be finally closed by Austin Energy..."

Nov. 1, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Environmental Cage Match

After a history of pulling its punches, is EPA finally forcing TCEQ to clean up the Texas air?

"...the state on permitting and building a dozen new coal plants. Even so, she was shocked by what she..."

May 28, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Council Considering AE Settlement [UPDATE]

Agreement would cut overall utility rates by $42.5 million

"...to implement Council’s earlier decision to phase out the coal-burning Fayette Power Plant by 2025. Under the terms negotiated..."

Aug. 29, 2016 News Post by Michael King

Naked City

More than 1,000 deaths a year from polluting power plants, report claims

"...and Health Damage Due to Air Pollution From Power Plants. The report, commissioned by pollution watchdogs Clear the Air..."

June 18, 2004 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Big, Contentious Austin Energy Rate Hike Finally Arrives at Council

Power for the people?

"...Resource, Generation, and Climate Protection Plan for divesting from coal by 2035, which is supposed to "serve as a..."

Nov. 25, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Naked City

Enviro groups call for more, not fewer, limits on power plant emissions

"...Research Group, joined by their friends in the SEED Coalition and Physicians for Social Responsibility, released Reel Danger: Power..."

Aug. 13, 2004 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

"...natural gas prices and the improved reliability of railroad coal deliveries to AE's Fayette Power Project coal plant, which..."

June 8, 2007 News Feature

Austin Energy Sets the Curve

Stakeholders weigh in on top choice to lead utility

"...its struggles over the South Texas Project nuclear power plant, its pioneering efforts in green building and plug-in hybrids,..."

July 23, 2010 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

SCOTUS Hobbles EPA, but Climate Tools Remain

Green raw deal

"...EPA toolbox include carbon capture and sequestration at gas plants, efficiency improvements, equipment upgrades, and the Clean Air Act's..."

July 15, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

RECA Gets a Splash of Cold Water

LCRA proposes aggressive conservation measures for these drought-ridden times

"...water shortage could become Texas' best tool for halting coal plants. Among the pending water contract requests that would..."

Nov. 13, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

AE's Long Road to Reducing Emissions

AE's generation plan doesn't please all

"...total generation. That includes reducing the output of Austin's coal-powered Fayette Power Plant ­­ – responsible for 70% of..."

Oct. 23, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

News Roundup: Endings and Beginnings

Out with the old City Council, in with the new

"...enables a new 500 MW “more efficient” natural gas plant, subject to an independent study of the necessity of..."

Dec. 15, 2014 News Post by the News Staff

Why Has Austin's Solar Program Stalled?

Activists think the city has put sun power in the shade

"..."have they ever done a value of gas or coal study?" He pointed to the myriad of ancillary costs..."

Sept. 30, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Council: Out With the Auld Lang Syne

"...a new 500 MW "more efficient" natural gas power plant (subject to an independent study of the necessity). The..."

Dec. 19, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Opinion: Is Austin Energy Committed to Sustainability and Affordability? Its Rate Proposal Raises Doubts.

Opinion: The rate hike is bad for consumers and runs counter to the city's climate goals

"...that the utility continues to invest in the over-40-year-old coal-burning Fayette Power Plant and asks customers to pay for..."

July 15, 2022 Column by Kaiba White

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Contemplating No Coal Plant: Austin Energy’s general manager, Bob Kahn, has announced..."

March 15, 2024 News Feature

ACPP Update

Municipal & Utility Progress

"...Duncan, can it act to partially shut down the coal-fueled Fayette Power Plant – the primary villain in AE..."

Dec. 7, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Coaled Feet After failing to reach an agreement with the..."

Nov. 5, 2021 News Feature

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