ERCOT Asks for Voluntary Energy Conservation Amid Peaking Demand

Triple digits contribute to a stressed grid

"...Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) has issued a Voluntary Conservation Notice for this afternoon, 3-8pm, in order to reduce..."

Aug. 17, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

With Water Like Energy, Conservation Is the Only Way

"...see in water what they have finally understood in energy: that the only affordable, sustainable, and environmentally responsible route..."

Jan. 8, 2008 Postmarks

Council Approves New Austin Energy Rates; Advocates Disappointed

Average customer will see bill increase of $9 in March 2023

"...three council members, their last meeting ever – Austin Energy finally secured approval of its new customer rate structure...."

Dec. 9, 2022 News Post by Lina Fisher

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 future for a..."

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

Opinion: Wildflower Center Fails Its Conservation Mission by Lighting Up Its Landscape

Field of Light exhibit glamorizes outdoor landscape lighting and ignores light pollution's harmful effects on wildlife, plants, and human health

"...As a conservation organization, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center could take..."

Sept. 23, 2022 Column by Soll Sussman

Austin Needs a 'Conservation First' Policy With Water

"...at the same time the city is implementing water conservation measures. If we are even moderately successful at conserving..."

June 10, 2008 Postmarks

Austin Energy's Proposed Rate Change Draws Controversy

Critics say the base rate increase will hurt low-income customers

"...In April, Austin Energy proposed controversial changes to its rate structure – an..."

Sept. 2, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Energy News: New Ethanol, Electric Power Reports

One warns of unintended consequences of rapidly rolling out domestic biofuels; other focuses on energy efficiency, renewables

"...areas), and if proven practices of soil and grassland conservation are abandoned in a fury to quickly grow fuel..."

Oct. 26, 2007 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Austin Energy Wins Round One

Austin Energy fends off rate case with only minor loss

"...for some Capitol theatre. The persistent reason that Austin Energy ratepayers hadn't seen an increase in their electric rates..."

March 8, 2013 News Feature by Mike Kanin

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

"...Austin Energy's rate increase proposal should shock many in the Austin..."

July 15, 2022 Column by Kaiba White

Getting Smart Energy

"...real issues to be vetted during the Austin Smart Energy public participation process, it's helpful to spend a little..."

Oct. 24, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Amid Texas Heat Wave ERCOT Asks Texans to Conserve Energy, With Possibility of Rolling Blackouts

Updated: Record demand and low wind generation strain grid

"...4pm thousands of Austin homes were out of power. (Energy supply and demand levels are trackable via ERCOT’s dashboard.)..."

July 11, 2022 News Post by Lina Fisher

Conservation Sensation

"...One way to mitigate the impacts of the increasing energy demands of our growing population is to make the..."

May 8, 2023 Postmarks

Energy Efficiency Awakening at Capitol

Mindful of predictions that state's energy reserve margins will fall short by 2008, Legislators question whether new coal plants are a logical response, file energy-efficiency bills

"...plants has led to a higher consciousness about how energy is generated and consumed. Now, with predictions that the..."

March 16, 2007 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Austin's Clean Energy Future

"...In a presentation to City Council last Thursday, Austin Energy General Manager Roger Duncan laid out how the utility..."

Aug. 1, 2008 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Duncan Austin Energy General Manager

Ott fills another departmental vacancy.

"...programs, to the top General Manager position at Austin Energy. Duncan previously led AE’s award-winning Green Building program; he's..."

Feb. 28, 2008 News Post by Katherine Gregor

Big, Contentious Austin Energy Rate Hike Finally Arrives at Council

Power for the people?

"...In April, Austin Energy revealed a big ask: It wants to change its..."

Nov. 25, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Gas and Coal Outages Behind ERCOT’s Constant Calls for Conservation

And no progress on energy efficiency programs

"...has so far issued eight requests this August for conservation as demand has soared, fueled by extreme temperatures, no..."

Aug. 30, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Austin's Energy Independence Challenge

A national contest to be the first city to generate 50% of its energy using renewable sources like wind, solar, and biomass is under way, and Austin wants to win

"...Will Wynn accepted on behalf of the city the Energy Freedom Challenge: America's Race to Independence Through Renewable Energy,..."

Dec. 9, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

EPA on Unclean Energy: "No Source Review"

The Bush Administration's rollback of New Source Review could guarantee more dirty air for years to come.

"...Americans who enjoy breathing had better hope the clean energy industry takes off with a vengeance, because the Bush..."

June 21, 2002 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Conservation Always Important

"...been generated recently over the possibility of new sustainable energy programs that will release us from dependence on oil,..."

Dec. 19, 2003 Postmarks

Forecast Calls for Conservation

Stage 2 watering restrictions are now in effect

"...permanent way of life in Central Texas. To maximize conservation, a number of Austin environmentalists have called for the..."

Aug. 21, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Energy Drain: Wrangle Over Renewables

Greens uneasy about energy task force

"...to appoint, as planned, a group to study future energy projects, but some local greens already fear that the..."

May 15, 2009 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Austin Energy Still Hasn't Fixed Problems With Utility Bill Discounts on Expensive Homes

Consumer advocate requests audit of AE's Customer Assistance Program

"...updated since publication with additional information provided by Austin Energy...."

Jan. 29, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

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

Keep Austin dirty?

"...was dealt a sobering blow last week, when Austin Energy announced it would be unable to "affordably" retire its..."

Nov. 12, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Austin's Energy Future ... and You!

Citizens to play a large role in determining where Austin gets its energy in the future

"...Sure we want renewable energy – but how much are we prepared to pay..."

Sept. 26, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Heat Wave Renews Call for Renewable Energy

Solar and wind could do the job more efficiently, advocates say

"...extremes of the infamous Enron crime. During that crisis, energy traders took plants offline so that 28,000 megawatts of..."

Aug. 12, 2011 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Energy Savers

Meet the winners of our Kill-a-Watt Challenge

"...From June to September, Austin Energy customers signed up for the challenge with one aim:..."

Nov. 16, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Austin Energy: Rate Cuts Solve Everybody's Problems

Council votes to approve utility rate reduction

"...– joined by the Austin Regional Manufacturers Association, Austin Energy Low Income Customers, Building Owners and Managers Association, Greater..."

Sept. 2, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Peak Oil in the Energy State

2007 Houston World Oil Conference focused on eventual point at which world oil production outpaces global demand

"...veteran oil-industry economist, called current projections by the U.S. Energy Information Administration and major oil companies that available oil..."

Nov. 1, 2007 News Post by Daniel Mottola

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