Can Austin Become Carbon Neutral by 2050?

The city stepped up its game, but it'll need your help

"...two largest carbon emitters by 2027: the Decker Creek Power Station and the Fayette Power Project...."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Post by Francesca D'Annunzio

Austin’s Steady Strides Toward Climate Sustainability

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

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

Nov. 1, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Top 10 Environmental Stories

Save Our Springs' anniversary, Al Armendariz's move, and the bag ban

"...decreasing water supply and a shrinking number of livestock, plants, birds, and other species. Against this backdrop, Texas won..."

Jan. 4, 2013 News Feature by Amy Smith

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Kirk Watson last week urged the closure of the Fayette coal plant by 2029 as Austin Energy finalizes its..."

March 1, 2024 News Feature

Council Endorses EPA Emissions Rule

Supporters hope to set precedent for Texas

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

June 27, 2014 News Feature by Lizzie Jespersen

Timing Is Everything

Events in Japan cast a long shadow

"...Austin Energy owns 16% of the nuclear power plant's two reactors, which have operated at Matagorda Bay..."

March 18, 2011 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

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

Headlines

News of the week, short and sweet

"...• Colorado County and Fayette County pecan growers say sulfur dioxide from the coal-powered..."

Dec. 10, 2010 News Feature

Then There's This: Faith and the Environment

Interfaith leaders push for more renewables in city's generation plan

"...Building Our Energy Future," didn't exactly mesh with the mini-powerpoint presentation by Khalil Shalabi, AE's vice president for energy..."

April 4, 2014 News Column by Amy Smith

The Action's in Place 3

Shade, Tovo, Nofziger race most watched and closely contested

"...on some controversial issues, most prominently the Water Treatment Plant No. 4 project and the settlement with the family..."

April 29, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...coalition (SEED) released the most complete report ever on power plant emissions in Texas. According to the report, Texas..."

Dec. 20, 1996 News Feature

2025 Generation Plan Highlights

"...2) Wind: Continue pursuit of wind power-purchase agreements and ownership opportunities; contract for at least 450..."

Jan. 16, 2015 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

“Tania Mouraud: Everyday Ogres” at UT VAC

The artist’s disturbing videos capture the ominous sense of an industrial intelligence beyond humans’ capacity to manage

"...along Highway 71, I always took note of the Fayette Power Project. The massive power plant was especially striking..."

Nov. 4, 2016 Arts Review by Sam Anderson-Ramos

Naked City

"...negotiations, 1091 is reluctant to give up its bargaining power – including the last resort of a strike –..."

June 8, 2007 News Feature

SCOTUS Hobbles EPA, but Climate Tools Remain

Green raw deal

"...fuel-producing states – successfully challenged requirements under the Clean Power Plan adopted by the Obama administration to shift electric..."

July 15, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Naked City

A nuke offer and a guilty plea

"...an official proposal to Austin Energy regarding a nuclear power purchase agreement from the South Texas Project. AE currently..."

Feb. 4, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Austin Energy's attempt to shut close its books to the public will be considered by city council September.

"...able to find our way to the Holly Street Power Plant. That, after weeks of staff meetings, drafts, and..."

Sept. 1, 2000 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...scenario of widening war is so horrendous that large powerful nations will do everything they can to stop it...."

Aug. 4, 2006 News Feature

Who's Paying for LCRA Growth?

The LCRA’s wholesale customers are asking tough questions about the agency’s expensive expansion

"...and electric cooperatives are demanding big changes from their power supplier -- the Lower Colorado River Authority -- and..."

Oct. 6, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

It's Not Easy Being Green

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

"...takes time. But it also takes authority – the power to corral the city's department heads and push for..."

April 5, 2013 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...announced it will not close its portion of the Fayette coal power plant that it co-owns with LCRA. Closing..."

Nov. 5, 2021 News Feature

Austin@COP15

Local participants, activists in Denmark for U.N. climate summit

"...the city of Austin to divest itself from the Fayette coal-fired power plant and to address national action on..."

Dec. 11, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

RECA Gets a Splash of Cold Water

LCRA proposes aggressive conservation measures for these drought-ridden times

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

Nov. 13, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Headlines

"...recommending the sale of the city's interest in the Fayette Power Project and the replacement of that coal-fired power..."

Sept. 21, 2012 News Feature

Naked City

"...high cost on unreliable shipments of coal to AE's Fayette coal plant in La Grange, which provides 36% of..."

Jan. 12, 2007 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

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

March 15, 2024 News Feature

EUC Trio to Council: Take This Volunteer Job and Shove It

Three commissioners quit, citing Council and city management's lack of support and cooperation

"...resolutions over such issues as the shuttering of the Fayette coal power plant, utility hedging policies, and – believe..."

June 21, 2013 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Day Trips

Latana Ridge Lodge, an hour's drive north of DFW, sits at the collision point of northern grasslands, eastern forests, and western prairies.

"...lodge is surrounded by a natural arboretum of native plants. There is no telling what wildlife and birds might..."

Sept. 22, 2000 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

Sleep and shop 19th-century style at the Comfort Common Bed and Breakfast in Comfort, TX.

"...Fayette County Country Fair in La Grange combines agricultural exhibits..."

Sept. 1, 2000 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

Lake Bastrop's North Shore Park gets a major facelift.

"...more shade and hopes that future efforts will include planting more trees...."

July 21, 2000 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

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