Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...of the Fayette coal plant by 2029 as Austin Energy finalizes its 2030 plan update, which it is set..."

March 1, 2024 News Feature

Bill Would Connect ERCOT to U.S. Electric Grids

Environmental and labor groups support cost-saving bill

"...the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) under Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) oversight; and commission a study from..."

Feb. 22, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

March 2024 Primary Election Endorsements for Travis County Residents

Our choices for local, state, and national races

"...to restore access to abortion and the importance of renewable energy. Theresa Boisseau’s experience as an educator, commitment to..."

Feb. 16, 2024 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Save Money, Save Energy, Save the Planet

"...reduce our emissions, we need to look to more renewable energy sources and strive for energy efficiency. This grant..."

Feb. 12, 2024 Postmarks

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

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

Could ERCOT Connect to the Southeastern U.S. Grids?

Plan in the works to build transmission lines through Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi

"...Pattern Energy, a private company that owns and operates utility-scale solar..."

Jan. 12, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Austin Energy Considers Adding Natural Gas Plant to Resource Plan

Possible controversial addition to 2030 climate plan

"...Austin Energy is considering a controversial addition to its 2030 Resource,..."

Dec. 22, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

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

Not Renewing on Renewables

"...due to a reduction in reimbursement rates applied to energy contributed to the grid which thereby reduces the benefit..."

Oct. 18, 2023 Postmarks

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Yeah, That's Climate Change Austin Energy is considering updates in keeping with its commitment to..."

Sept. 29, 2023 News Feature

Emerald Fennell's Saltburn to Open Austin Film Festival

Promising Young Woman followup leads first title drop

"...capturing lightning could be the next monumental source of renewable energy...."

Sept. 1, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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

Legislature Ensures More Gas Production in Texas, Less Renewables

Assessing this session's environmental impact

"...The Legislature's war on renewable energy came back with a vengeance this session. Bills..."

June 2, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Renew Our Energy

"...the first city in Texas to rely solely on renewable energy, a step that they took in 2017. Now,..."

May 23, 2023 Postmarks

ERCOT Sends Mixed Messages About Summer Grid Capacity

But blaming renewables for failures doesn’t add up

"...story to scare the public about our use of renewable energy."..."

May 12, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Austin Buses Are Getting a Solar-Powered Upgrade

Cap Metro's busin' on sunshine, and don't it feel good

"...already green form of transportation even greener. Austin-based Holt Renewables will begin building solar canopies across a 12-acre North..."

May 5, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham

Waning Interest Doesn’t Slow UT’s Roll in Petroleum Program

Investing young minds in a moribund industry or training those who will lead transition?

"...parallel to changing oil prices, the future of sustainable energy usage is likely behind the nosedive...."

Jan. 6, 2023 News Feature by Ali Juell

All-Woman Western Swing Trio Tells Texas Republicans It’s OK to Vote for Beto

O sister, where art thou?

"...issues such as women's rights, responsible gun ownership, and renewable energy. Asleep at the Wheel's Ray Benson produced one..."

Oct. 21, 2022 News Feature by Jen Hamilton Hernandez

TribFest Recap: Red and Blue Teams Find Common Ground Before the 88th

Six points of agreement as the new Legislature coalesces

"...Republicans did too, but took aim at renewable energy. Rep. Phil King, R-Weatherford – widely expected to..."

Sept. 25, 2022 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson

SCOTUS Hobbles EPA, but Climate Tools Remain

Green raw deal

"...shift electric generation away from fossil fuel and toward renewables...."

July 15, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

ERCOT Asked and Texas Listened, and the Power Stayed On

Strain on the grid continues, but without devastation so far

"...The Electric Reliability Council of Texas' call for energy conservation seemed to work Monday, despite power demand breaking..."

July 15, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Opinion: Governor Abbott, Do Not Tell Our Children the Same Story About AR-15s

A survivor of an AR-15 reflects on the governor’s position on gun violence and the mental health crisis

"...policies promoting fossil fuel development and lead Texas to renewable energy. Governor, you could help stave off the increasing..."

June 10, 2022 Column by Julia A. Olson

Council Has Much Business to Attend to Before Its Break

A 125-item agenda stands between Council and a summer break

"...workforce protections now standard in city contracts to Austin Energy's renewable power contracts – appears per the Council message..."

June 10, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Opinion: We Have Faith. Now We Need Clean Air.

Addressing methane emissions through robust pollution standards is critical to our future

"...been working to reduce their own emissions by using renewable energy and adopting energy-efficient measures. It is past time..."

Feb. 11, 2022 Column by Bee Moorhead

Opinion: Texas Gas Programs Not a Solution to Climate Change

The main provider of natural gas to the Austin area has a profoundly flawed climate policy, and is spending substantial funds on greenwashed conservation programs

"...for use on greenwashed conservation programs that save little energy. Some of this money is no more than glorified..."

Nov. 26, 2021 Column by Paul Robbins

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 Moves Up Target Date for Net-Zero Emissions Goal

City emphasizes equity as it ramps up climate action

"...generation and transportation. Over the past decade, as Austin Energy has increasingly relied on renewable sources for power generation,..."

Oct. 1, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

It Wasn't Just ERCOT: Task Force Slams City's Freeze Response

Winter Storm Review Task Force finds fault in city's Uri response

"...independent electric grid and power market and ordered Austin Energy to "shed load" during the freeze, leaving thousands in..."

Aug. 6, 2021 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Opinion: Looming Climate Disaster Is Obvious. What Are You Doing About It?

"...2035 we will have constructed a majority of the renewable energy grid, and created 5 million permanent full-time jobs..."

July 2, 2021 Column by Martin Luecke

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