The Future of Electricity

Watch the Austin Energy GM candidate forum [video]

"...The forum between Austin Energy General Manager candidates Larry Weis and David Wright took..."

July 6, 2010 News Post by Jillian Richardson

The Pecan Street Project

Austin and AE form high tech partnership for the next big challenge in clean energy

"...city of Austin become a savior of the nation's energy future?..."

Oct. 3, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Cash in on Pecan Street Project

A how-to talk

"...you've got – or want to start – a renewable energy business, check out this free event: "How Energy..."

Feb. 1, 2010 News Post by Katherine Gregor

Pickens and Pope

Possibilities open up when the Sierra Club can find common ground with a Texas oilman

"...end our oil dependence and move us toward a clean-energy economy."..."

Sept. 26, 2008 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Before the Well Runs Dry

The city moves toward conservation, but is it moving fast enough?

"...also aptly lyricizes the inexorable connections between water use, energy use, pollution, and even climate change – connections that..."

Aug. 22, 2008 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Climate Consortium Denmark

Learning from Copenhagen, Post #4

"...Given Austin’s aspirations to market itself as a “Clean Energy Capital” for economic development, it would do well to..."

Oct. 5, 2009 News Post by Katherine Gregor

Goodbye Watson, Hello Rabago

A climate-change changing of the guard

"...office of Environmental Defense Fund. He’ll be working on energy policy in EDF's Climate & Air Program, helping to..."

March 31, 2009 News Post by Katherine Gregor

Will the Grid Hold Up? Arctic Blast Not Expected to Be as Severe as 2021’s

Grid should remain stable despite freezing cold and high demand

"...for what feels like the inevitable next blackout, but energy experts agree: You shouldn’t be worried. Probably...."

Jan. 12, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

Opinion: We Can’t Let Coronavirus Distract Us From Data Collection and Climate Change

We cannot give companies slack on environmental regulations during the pandemic – and that includes those running energy-gorging data centers

"...ever paid an air conditioning bill might suspect, gorge energy. Generators for data centers cough out diesel exhaust, and..."

May 1, 2020 Column by Tracy O’Neill

Naked City

Market for renewable energy continues to grow

"...Austin-based Green Mountain Energy Company, which provides 600,000 customers nationwide with renewable electricity..."

Sept. 2, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

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

Public Citizen Tom “Smitty” Smith Looks Back on a Life Well Lived

The man in the white hat's relentless hard work and willed optimism

"...talk on the latest Texas and Austin developments in renewable energy. Smitty recalled, "the first time I ever lobbied..."

Dec. 16, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Biomass: A Question of Wood, Not Could

Council will vote this week on a proposed wood-waste-fueled power plant, but just because it's carbon-neutral doesn't mean it's perfect

"...Austin Energy thinks the time for biomass is now. City Council..."

Aug. 22, 2008 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Windmill State of Mind

A Q&A with the authors of a new book on the story behind Texas wind power

"...may seem to be the redheaded stepchild of Texas' energy portfolio, but it turns out to have a legitimate..."

Aug. 23, 2013 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Then There's This: Excuse My Biomass

Revisiting the city's decision to hook up with a chip-burning plant

"...for the first time this summer, officially joining Austin Energy's alternative energy portfolio of solar and wind power...."

April 6, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

Naked City

Wind power is creating a huge buzz in Texas; but will the honeymoon last?

"...Last week, Austin Energy tripled the size of its contract with a local..."

Dec. 1, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

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 @ Large: Austin at Large

As other cities catch up, 'Solar Austin' advocates look to prime the green-power pump

"...Austin Energy likes to call itself the greenest utility in the..."

Aug. 15, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Austin Energy's GreenChoice..."

July 5, 2002 Column

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Austin Energy's GreenChoice..."

June 28, 2002 Column

Naked City

"...On the heels of Sunday's anti-coal demonstration, emerging nonprofit Renewable Energy Institute announced Monday that Austin will be the..."

Feb. 16, 2007 News Feature

Austin’s Steady Strides Toward Climate Sustainability

How are we doing and how effective can local policies be at mitigating a worldwide crisis?

"...coal-burning Fayette Power Project be finally closed by Austin Energy and the Lower Colorado River Authority; 3) that the..."

Nov. 1, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Sustainable Living

Renewable Energy Roundup and Green Living Fair is the place to learn about cutting-edge clean-energy technologies, as well as a one-stop shop for people wanting greener homes and natural backyard gardens

"...At the seventh annual Renewable Energy Roundup and Green Living Fair – billed as..."

Sept. 29, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Texas Biofuels Movement Building Momentum

As Bush makes groundbreaking revelations about the U.S. being "addicted to foreign oil," Texans may be pleased to know that many of the scientific "breakthroughs" he says will someday break our oil fixation are already in the works here.

"...While most energy experts agree that a departure from America's auto-dependent lifestyle..."

Feb. 24, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Naked City

How Texas environmental policy fared in the Legislature

"...significant share (some advocates say all) of the state's energy needs, will be maxed out if more power lines..."

June 17, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Austin Climate Protection Plan

The five components

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

March 9, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

"...giant steps must be taken to address the way energy is used and acquired in Texas and nationwide –..."

Nov. 10, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

News and happening from Austin and beyond

"...• Austin Energy announced a major purchase of West Texas wind power..."

Jan. 28, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Lee & Carole & Brewster & All of Us ...

Five candidates for mayor jockey to be first among equals

"...proposed Austin embrace high tech, growth industries such as renewable energy, digital media, biotechnology, health care, and more. "You'll..."

May 1, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Two Years Gone – How Many Left to Save the Planet?

This Earth Day, urgent evidence of global warming should kick the Austin Climate Protection Plan into higher gear

"...heads toward council in May, detailing city and Austin Energy progress in implementing the plan and program, it's timely..."

April 17, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

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