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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

2020: More Solar, Higher Cost

"...On Monday, Aug. 17, Austin Energy announced to City Council its early recommendation for meeting..."

Aug. 21, 2009 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Plug-in Hybrids Get Jump Start

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

"...around the country, including two undergoing testing by Austin Energy. Canada's Hymotion (which did AE's conversions) produces conversion kits..."

July 6, 2007 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

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"...not to increase the General Fund transfer from Austin Energy and to consider spreading out the planned 27% increase..."

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

Fayette's Fate Up in the Ozone

AE proposes to sell its Fayette interest, but it may not fly

"...Austin Energy officials have entered the bizarro world in which a..."

Sept. 28, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Solar-Powered Suds

Texas breweries reducing beer's carbon footprint

"...lot of water but also a surprising amount of energy; extracting sugars from grain, then boiling the mixture again..."

April 23, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Public Notice: Publicly Noted

A brand-new column courtesy of Nick Barbaro

"...On the same day, Riley formally announced the "Affordable Energy Resolution" in a ceremony at City Hall: "a new..."

Aug. 29, 2014 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Council: Here Comes the Sun

Council recovers from last week's multiday meeting

"...endorse Items 157 and 158, resolutions concerning future Austin Energy policies as recommended by the Generation Resource Planning Task..."

Sept. 5, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Local Impact

Austin doesn't win some, doesn't lose some

"...went nowhere. Like much of the electric industry, Austin Energy was disappointed by the death of the solar incentives..."

June 12, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Cool City: My Big Fat Carbon Footprint

One reporter's liberating steps toward energy efficiency

"...compact fluorescent lightbulb, the newfangled squiggly kind that saves energy. Reporting on the launch of the Austin Climate Protection..."

July 11, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Driving While Campaigning: Bill White Talking (Around) Climate Action

The gubernatorial candidate gamely navigates the politics of climate change

"...a great opportunity to be a world leader in energy-efficient fuels," he responded instead. Asked how his leadership on..."

Jan. 15, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Then There's This: Faith and the Environment

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

"...the month Tuesday with a symposium featuring an Austin Energy exec as the keynote speaker...."

April 4, 2014 News Column by Amy Smith

Is Solar the Answer to Decreasing Austin’s Reliance on ERCOT?

Runnin' on sunshine

"...Solar has not only been keeping up with record energy demand this summer, but breaking its own generation records...."

July 21, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Navigant: Gas Is a Natural

The report recommends replacing Decker Creek gas plant with a new 500 MW gas plant

"...mid-November, Navigant Consulting released its independent study of Austin Energy's 2025 Resource Generation Plan, reviewing various potential energy "portfolios"..."

Nov. 27, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

2025 Generation Plan Highlights

"...for continued study related to the transformation of Austin Energy's business model.)..."

Jan. 16, 2015 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

It's Not Easy Being Green

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

"...As a major consumer of fossil fuels, Austin Energy played a major role in the ACPP implementation. Roger..."

April 5, 2013 News Feature by Mike Kanin

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News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...total of 150 members. – Richard Whittaker Round Two, Energy-Efficient Boogaloo..."

Nov. 26, 2010 News Feature

The Deal Gets Done

City Council settles AE rate case in principle, details to come

"...Austin Energy Settlement Week™ closed Friday mid-day, with a quick, unanimous..."

March 8, 2013 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Carole vs. Climate Plan

New 'nonpartisan' group vs. AE generation plan

"...sprouted up, calling for a public vote on Austin Energy's proposed renewables-reliant energy plan. And the group, Austinites for..."

April 9, 2010 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

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The General Land Office throws the doors open for wind power in the Gulf.

"...door," Patterson said at the GLO's 10th annual Border Energy Forum here in Austin. "The oldest state agency will..."

Oct. 31, 2003 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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"...Texas General Land Office sponsors the 10th annual Border Energy Forum Thursday & Friday, Oct. 23 & 24, at..."

Oct. 24, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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Local news this week in Austin.

"...Last week's announcement that Austin-based Green Mountain Energy would begin selling power to some 400,000 Ohio residents..."

Feb. 23, 2001 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

The Hightower Report

Genetically Engineered Invasion; and Big Oil Powers Up in D.C.

"...materials that it is "Taking on the world's toughest energy challenges." The message is that, yes, Exxon is a..."

Aug. 14, 2009 News Column by Jim Hightower

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"...• Dazzling energy watchers and greens, Florida's Republican Gov. Charlie Crist recently..."

July 27, 2007 News Feature

Sustainable Biodiesel: Made in Austin

How two guys are putting Austin on the biodiesel map … again

"...Energy experts agree that biodiesel isn't going to be the..."

Nov. 28, 2008 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

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Alliance for a Clean Texas says lawmakers can create one

"...priorities, ACT called for an increase to the state's Renewable Portfolio Standard, which mandates the percentage of energy generated..."

Jan. 21, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

State Grid Weathered Cold Snap Despite Record Demand

All-time highs and lows

"...of Texas (ERCOT) avoided outages due to an ample energy supply, including a new record for solar, which produced..."

Jan. 19, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Biomass ≠ Snake Oil

"...Editor, Your article on the Nacogdoches Generating Facility ["Austin Energy Buys Out Biomass Plant," News, April 26] leaves the..."

April 30, 2019 Postmarks

Talking Down the Pipeline

Austin hearing highlights debate over tar sands pipeline

"...in the national interest and to comment on economic, energy security, environmental and safety issues relevant to that determination."..."

Sept. 30, 2011 News Feature by Michael King

Austin Falling Short on Clean Air

New rules could pressure Austin to clean up its act

"...to shut the plant down and move toward cleaner, renewable sources of energy. "Selling it doesn't help," says Flavia..."

July 22, 2011 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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