SXSW Film: The Whole Enchilada

Red-hot and really long list of all the titles to date

"...search of her estranged mother, now living off the grid. Cast: Anna Margaret Hollyman, André Holland, Sarah Rafferty, Susan..."

Feb. 2, 2011 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

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..."

July 23, 2010 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

State of the City

Mayor Lee Leffingwell delivered his state of the city address at a Real Estate Council of Austin luncheon on Tuesday, Feb. 2

"...opportunity. That's especially true if you believe in the power of a creative mind and a determined spirit to..."

Feb. 5, 2010 News Feature

State of the City Address

As delivered by Mayor Lee Leffingwell today

"...opportunity. That’s especially true if you believe in the power of a creative mind and a determined spirit to..."

Feb. 2, 2010 News Post by Lee Nichols

Naked City

"...to halt state rule-making that they say could devastate solar-power development in Texas. At issue was a rule proposed..."

April 4, 2008 News Feature

Downtown Coolin' Plant Chillin' Like Paul Robbins

Who's Paul Robbins, and what's a cooling plant?

"...meet the needs of its customers without activating additional power plants. Air conditioning accounts for 46% of AE's overall..."

July 27, 2007 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Enviro-Rentalism

Saving the planet when you don't even own your own (low-flow) pot to piss in

"...and then brag at dinner parties about how much power you're selling back to the "grid." Unfortunately, this upside..."

March 9, 2007 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Save as We Pave?

The latest trend in environmentally sensitive planning tiptoes into Travis County

"...solution that holds broad-based appeal. Therein lies its political power. Longtime farming and ranching families get to preserve traditional..."

Oct. 20, 2006 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...beginning Monday, including Austin neighborhoods where folks were without power for periods of up to a couple of hours...."

April 21, 2006 News Feature

Let There Be Rock

Australia vs. New Zealand in a SXSW rugby death-match

"...Wolfmother, the Aussie Men at Rock, put the power back into trio. If you missed them last year,..."

Feb. 24, 2006 Music Feature by Michael Bertin

Cleaning Up Economic Development

Greens and the Chamber of Commerce join hands for renewable energy in Austin

"...using Austin's high tech community to renovate the electric grid – sound like equally attractive starting points...."

Feb. 18, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Chronicle Endorsements

The Chronicle's endorsements for city council and charter amendment proposals

"...borne of the new boom, Watson went off the grid -- and for more than a year the City..."

April 19, 2002 News Feature

So You Want to Make Your Own Energy...

"...... If you want to generate your own green power, Austin Energy will refer you to contractors who can..."

April 21, 2000 News Feature

Trans Rights, Comedy Nights, and More Recommended Weekend Events

Arts and culture to keep you entertained

"...town. Yes: Music and karaoke reign over their Instagram grid, though it does not concern us in this blurb...."

Jan. 17, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Gov. Abbott and ERCOT after the snowpocalypse, that the grid had been fixed. Evidence comes from Texas homebuilders, who..."

Dec. 13, 2024 News Feature

Cassette Roulette, Some Bitchcraft, and More Arts Events

Get arty this week with our recommended happenings

"...of Taryn Lavery and Alex Miller to full kinetic power.  – Wayne Alan Brenner “Icarus in Heels and Fur”..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

East Austin Residents Need Resilience Hubs Sooner Rather Than Later

City looks to fill in some of the gaps of inequity during times of crisis

"...When the power went out last year during Winter Storm Uri, people..."

April 29, 2022 News Feature by Heather Stewart

Chronicle Endorsements for the March Primary Election

Here are the local, state, and national Dems we picked to represent us

"...The man behind "Fix the Damn Grid" has been running for this job now for eight..."

Feb. 11, 2022 News Feature

Top Austin Headlines of 2021: Winter Storm Uri Wracks Austin

Feb. 14: For the first time ever, the National Weather Service issues winter storm warnings for the entire state of Texas

"...The power crisis was blamed by Gov. Greg Abbott (on Fox..."

Dec. 17, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Austin Contemplates How to Make I-35 Suck Less

The past, present, and future of the man-made barrier through the heart of our town

"...did – if Austin voters and leaders had the power to decide what happens to the corridor – its..."

June 21, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Earth Day Brings EnergySage to Rooftop Solar

New website promises quick solar cost analyses

"...Despite its reputation as a luxury item, residential solar power in the U.S. is found mostly on the roofs..."

April 17, 2015 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

SXSW Film Announces 2015 Lineup

Circling the Thunderdome

"...Big names, big talent: Headliners bring star power to SXSW, featuring red carpet premieres and gala film..."

Feb. 3, 2015 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Off the Record

Snapshots from Free Week on Red River

"...Not to be confused with the longstanding local power-pop group, Shells is a tight country-soul outfit disguised as..."

Jan. 14, 2011 Music Column by Austin Powell

Letters at 3AM: Dead and Alive on the Fourth of July

A eulogy spoken over the coffin of our empire

"...then, freeing something or someone enslaved. Stays off the grid. Manifests in several genders. Has no ideology. Doesn't need..."

July 2, 2010 Column by Michael Ventura

Eco-Currents

Appliance rebates, solar panel projects, and more

"...the Texas Trade Up Appliance Rebate Pro­gram; details at www.texaspowerfulsmart.org... Have you noticed a lot of tiny blue cars..."

April 2, 2010 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Renewable Energy Island

Learning from Copenhagen, Post #5

"...of Samsoe. Those deliver clean electricity to the mainland grid; that’s considered more than an offset for all of..."

Oct. 7, 2009 News Post by Katherine Gregor

Austin's Energy Future ... and You!

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

"...which do Austinites prefer: solar, wind, biomass, or nuclear power?..."

Sept. 26, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Noriega on Energy ... Looks Familiar

Rick Noriega announces his energy plan

"...nuclear and "clean coal" technologies, and improving the transmission grid to deliver wind power from West Texas. Other initiatives..."

Aug. 1, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

The Downtown Austin Plan

The city unveils its Downtown Plan in progress

"...Because it will have real power and comes amid such growth pressures, this urban plan..."

Jan. 11, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Plug-in Hybrids Get Jump Start

House Ways and Means Committee approves first-ever federal incentive bill for plug-in vehicles

"...are driven 25 miles or less daily. Vehicle to Grid (V2G) technology, wherein excess energy stored in a PHEV's..."

July 6, 2007 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

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