Austin Climate Protection Plan

The five components

"...ACPP's Five-Point Plan1) Municipal operations..."

March 9, 2007 News Feature

Austin Energy Proposes New Gas Generation as Part of 2035 Resource Plan Update

Critics say it “blows up” climate plans; AE says it improves emissions

"...Austin Energy officially released its 2035 Resource and Generation Plan, introducing new fossil fuel generation to a portfolio meant..."

Dec. 9, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

Austin Climate Protection Plan Year One Highlights

A progress report on Austin's war on global warming

"...status of its initiatives. Download the report here. MUNICIPAL PLAN..."

April 18, 2008 News Feature

Opinion: A Generation Plan for the Next Generation

Council Member Ryan Alter on why now is not the time to include new gas-fired power generation in the Austin Energy plan

"...That’s where the upcoming Austin Energy generation plan comes into play. Every few years, the City Council..."

Dec. 13, 2024 Column by Ryan Alter

Austin Energy Considers Adding Natural Gas Plant to Resource Plan

Possible controversial addition to 2030 climate plan

"...addition to its 2030 Resource, Generation, and Climate Protection Plan: a new natural gas plant, to be converted to..."

Dec. 22, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Austin Climate Protection Plan

"...The five components of the city's plan to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions:..."

Aug. 31, 2007 News Feature

Cool City: Water Utility Flows Green

Daryl Slusher hops from Austin Energy to Austin Water Utility to serve as first assistant director of environmental affairs and conservation

"...Can the Austin Water Utility – like its sister utility, Austin Energy – become..."

May 25, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Total Utility

The pain and politics of raising electric rates as a means of controlling our destiny

"...a rate hike of the sort suggested by the utility would bury them. Austin Independent School District Superintendent Meria..."

June 15, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Beside the Point: Trust Us, We're the Water Utility

AWU's vows to deliver on WTP4 and conservation just don't wash

"...begin excavation of a pump station for Water Treatment Plant No. 4. The vote marks a crucial turning point..."

Oct. 23, 2009 News Column by Nora Ankrum

AE 2020 Plan

Duncan's last stand

"...General Manager Roger Duncan joked at Monday night's generation plan forum that the plan was driving him to retirement...."

Feb. 26, 2010 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Austin Energy Gives Up on Fayette Plan, But Not on Climate Goals

Keep Austin dirty?

"...this fall, City Council adopted a new Climate Equity Plan that accelerated the city's pace to shrink its carbon..."

Nov. 12, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

A Blue-Sky 'Silver' Plan for Austin Energy

Austin Energy and a former city employee team up to publish an idealized, clean-energy vision of the future.

"...There's long-range plans aplenty floating around Austin Energy these days. There's the..."

Dec. 5, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Council Says Hello to New Austin Energy Plan

Carbon-free by 2035, but using fossil fuels for now

"...update to Austin Energy’s Resource, Generation, and Climate Protection Plan, which lays out a road map for the public..."

Dec. 20, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin Energy's Strategic Plan

The details of the utility's 50-year vision for the future

"...The much-discussed long-range strategic plan for Austin Energy is a 50-year vision into the..."

Nov. 28, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Rich, the Poor, and the AE Generation Plan

Social service groups weigh in on Austin Energy's generation plan

"...so does the passage of the Austin Energy Generation Plan, expected to go before City Council for a vote..."

Dec. 25, 2009 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

The AE Generation Plan's Latest Monkey Wrench

Spooky, scary: Will rumors of deregulation derail Austin Energy's plan?

"...(Jan. 28), City Council discusses Austin Energy's 2020 generation plan proposal, hoping to establish the right mix of traditional..."

Jan. 29, 2010 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Body Cam Blues: Utility Ousted, Not Out

Company loses at 3rd Court, hangs hope on appeal, co-plaintiff

"...Texas' 3rd Court of Appeals delivered a hit to Utility Assoc­i­ates on Friday when it dismissed the Atlanta-based police..."

March 31, 2017 News Feature by Margaret Nicklas

Anger at Water Plant Plan Boils Over

City planners and residents at odds over future use of Guerrero Park

"...Indignantly opposed to city plans for a 30-acre, $227 million water treatment plant in..."

April 21, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Council Proposes “Austin Affordability Action Plan”

Looking for ways to balance the budget

"...necessary to finalize and implement the Austin Affordability Action Plan" itemized in the resolution. As drafted (there were a..."

March 3, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

LCRA Plan Seriously Flawed

"...than has Little Joe. The LCRA water/wastewater utilities business plan is seriously flawed because it runs counter to nearly..."

Sept. 6, 2007 Postmarks

2025 Generation Plan Highlights

"...Subject to affordability constraints, the plan establishes the following primary goals, to be completed by..."

Jan. 16, 2015 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

With Water Plan Approved, Council Turns to Wells

Council may require city registration of wells

"...last week signed off on a new water management plan and revisions to the city's water code. The 6-0..."

Aug. 24, 2012 News Feature by Amy Smith

Tensions Rise Ahead of Meeting on Zilker Plan

Dazed and confused over Zilker

"...As the Zilker Vision Plan nears its City Council vote, slated for July 20,..."

May 19, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Proposed City Budget Raises Taxes and Utility Bills, but Doesn’t Spend Enough on Priorities, Advocates Say

Advocates want more spending on homelessness, parks, climate

"...budget that includes no increase in property taxes and utility bills,” she said...."

July 19, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Bike Plan Passes: 2020, Here We Come

Austin can peddle unfettered toward its bright, bikeable future

"...City Council take action on the landmark 2009 bicycle plan update (aka the Austin 2020 Bicycle Master Plan), which..."

June 19, 2009 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

SOS Sues Over Stratus Plan

Stratus Properties plans to develop 1,253 acres in the Barton Springs watershed, but the Save Our Springs Alliance believes state law prohibits their lofty plans.

"...that when the city approved the creation of Municipal Utility Districts in the 1980s, the agreements called for all..."

June 28, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

As Long As There's a Plan

Council, "people" co-exist on effort to create affordable housing

"...passed the city's 2019 budget, activists behind the People's Plan to immediately address displacement unveiled a budget rider to..."

Sept. 21, 2018 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

In Favor of Public Vote ln Climate Plan

"...for a public vote on the proposed climate protection plan sounds completely reasonable to me. No one can claim..."

April 20, 2010 Postmarks

State Energy Plan: Dependent and Dirty

The Texas Energy Policy Council goes backward into the energy future

"...The Texas Energy Planning Council, a 22-member body appointed by Gov. Rick Perry,..."

Dec. 3, 2004 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Affordability Key to Climate Plan Goals

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

"...the heels of that achievement, the Austin Generation Resource Planning Task Force has now released draft recommendations for the..."

July 18, 2014 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

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