Noriega on Energy ... Looks Familiar

Rick Noriega announces his energy plan

"...might feel as they try to distinguish between the energy plans of our incumbent junior U.S. senator, Republican John..."

Aug. 1, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Pelosi Plugs Local Energy Plan

Nancy Pelosi does Austin.

"...their jacket sleeves - declaring an otherwise mundane Monday "Energy Independence Day!" She stood alongside local U.S. Rep. Lloyd..."

Oct. 30, 2007 News Post by Daniel Mottola

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

Energy News: New Ethanol, Electric Power Reports

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

"...National green group Environmental Defense recently released a report warning..."

Oct. 26, 2007 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Naked City

Renewables a boon for Texas, and a clean-energy roundup in Fredericksburg

"...Roundup in the Hills: The Renewable Energy Roundup and Green Living Fair will be held..."

Sept. 17, 2004 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Serving Global Warming

New report claims that between 1960 and 2001 global warming increased more in Texas than in any other state

"...are the main culprits, and that a movement toward renewable energy and efficiency programs is the solution...."

June 30, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...has made it onto at least one list of national bests, coming in as the eighth safest city in..."

Dec. 2, 2005 News Feature

Twisting in the Wind

Austin Energy is trying to find the right price for renewable energy – but that's much easier said than done

"...July 24, two weeks after news broke of Austin Energy's troubles selling its latest batch of GreenChoice wind power,..."

Aug. 21, 2009 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Climate Change News

Safe Climate Act introduced to Congress; and National Academy of Sciences releases climate change report requested by House Committee on Science chair

"...vehicle emissions regulations and would direct the Department of Energy to establish an increasing national renewable energy standard, initially..."

June 30, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Some provisions encourage renewables, but fossil fuels still reign

"...The Bush Energy Bill, signed into law last week, bestows the oil,..."

Aug. 19, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Beats me, especially in light of D. Slusher's New standard for acceptance of blight being 1,000 feet away from..."

March 15, 2002 Column

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...hiring are done through a consistent set of college-wide standards. The questions regarding transfer of course credit with the..."

March 22, 2002 Column

Not So Cool

Austin's 2009 Climate Protection Program update confirms progress on energy – but reflects a feeble citywide effort

"...– something to do with Mayor Will Wynn or energy-efficient home retrofits or Austin Energy. The ozonelike fogginess surrounding..."

June 19, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

"...were both winners in their divisions at the Austin Energy Regional Science Festival and Exxon Mobile Texas Science and..."

June 15, 2007 News Feature

Lege Notes

Odds and ends – mostly odds – from beneath the pink granite dome

"...Monday, doubling Texas' goal for the total amount of energy generated from renewable sources (mainly wind turbines, but also..."

Aug. 5, 2005 News Column

Naked City

"...away." – Paul Robbins, a constant critic of Austin Energy, after a Downtown chiller plant was named after him...."

June 29, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

"...in Fort Wayne to improve air quality and reduce energy consumption. Programs included conversion to electric hybrid vehicles and..."

Aug. 24, 2007 News Feature

Keeping Busy

Armendariz moves from the EPA to the Sierra Club, still defending the environment

"...goal set by City Council with passage of Austin Energy's 2020 generation plan in 2011...."

Sept. 14, 2012 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Austin Climate Protection Plan

The five components

"...2) Austin Energy..."

March 9, 2007 News Feature

How Green Is the Music?

Festivals, bands, and musicians seek environmental harmony

"...he's also well aware of the "ridiculous consumption of energy" required to tour...."

April 20, 2007 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

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

"...Austin Water Utility – like its sister utility, Austin Energy – become a national model for energy efficiency, environmental..."

May 25, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Trouble on Green Mountain

Green Mountain blames regulatory and market obstacles for its woes, but critics cite lack of investment in clean energy.

"...In June, Austin-based Green Mountain Energy Company – self-described as "one of the nation's largest..."

Nov. 25, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

How Green Is Our Austin?

The city turns green with 100% renewable energy

"...lagging behind on its 2007 vow to blaze a national path to climate protection, the city of Austin is..."

Sept. 30, 2011 News Feature by Amy Smith

AE Finalists: California Dreamin'

Greens question the need for Golden Staters

"...finalists in the running for general manager of Austin Energy, the list was less notable for who was on..."

June 25, 2010 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...welcome move, City Manager Marc Ott has initiated a national search for the position. In a resolution, the Parks..."

May 2, 2008 News Feature

Naked City

"...Tuesday, the major bond houses -- Fitch, Moody's, and Standard and Poor's -- announced that Austin's bond rating would..."

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

Why Austin Can’t Seem to Quit Its Despised Coal Plant

Locals continue to get coal for Christmas

"...gas emissions. It would seem an achievable goal: Austin Energy is a public entity, controlled by our elected City..."

Dec. 1, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Naked City

Texas biodiesel industry faces brick wall

"...Lately, biodiesel – a domestic, renewable fuel typically made from soybean oil or french fry..."

June 10, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Cool City: Getting Down With the Grid

Everybody's excited about the Pecan Street Project – they're just not sure what it is

"...development it hopes to generate and how inventing an "energy Inter­net" for alternative power can, in theory, help slow..."

Sept. 4, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

"...• We're No. 1! While national execution rates continue to drop, Texas can boast another..."

Dec. 28, 2007 News Feature

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