Solar Energy Questions

"...Dear Editor, As a rooftop solar customer of Austin Energy, I read the July 15..."

July 27, 2022 Postmarks

Solar Energy and a Fast Car

Big happenings this month at local animal shelters

"...welfare advocates – including the acceptance tomorrow of a solar array donation by the Williamson County Texas Humane Heroes..."

Jan. 28, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Austin Energy's Quest to Bring Solar Power to Renters and the Less Wealthy

What can new incentive programs and community solar projects do for the city's most abundant energy source?

"...chance of catching the twinkling reflection of a rooftop solar panel than if you set your gaze to the..."

Nov. 24, 2017 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

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..."

April 17, 2015 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Will Texas Catch Some Solar Rays?

Local and worldwide solar-energy experts convene in Austin and deliver this message: The day when solar energy will compete economically with traditional fossil-fueled power is fast approaching, and Texas is doing much less than it could be to utilize its solar potential

"...state than any other day. That sunlight contained more energy than 3,500 times the electricity Texas consumes in one..."

June 29, 2007 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Why Has Austin's Solar Program Stalled?

Activists think the city has put sun power in the shade

"...continue to call for immediate funding increases to Austin Energy's solar program, which got identical funding to last year's..."

Sept. 30, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

AE's Solar Deal: 'Game Changer'

Recurrent Energy price could lower energy rates

"...Despite the common solar-industry mantra that "prices are coming down," it nonetheless came..."

July 4, 2014 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Solar Helps Keep Eastside Homes Affordable

Thanks to neighborhood-based nonprofit Blackland CDC

"...simple 1930s frame bungalow – except for the kooky-looking, solar-panel-laden addition jutting off the back. Known as the Harden-Solar..."

Sept. 12, 2008 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Is It Legal to Save Energy? Well, Maybe ...

Blackland neighbors told they can't share solar power, but Austin Energy tries to find a loophole

"...It was such a brilliant idea: Take one funny-lookin' solar-powered house efficient enough to generate excess electricity, hook it..."

March 17, 2006 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Then There's This: Clouds Over Solar

Is AE throwing shade at sun-powered energy?

"...ushered in a case of the winter blues for solar advocates, but the culprit isn't the weather. Rather, it's..."

Jan. 10, 2014 News Column by Amy Smith

Then There's This: Solar for Lease

It just got easier for nonprofits to afford to go green

"...fanfare, the City Council last month approved the first solar-lease project – an innovative financial model that allows nonprofits,..."

Jan. 11, 2013 News Column by Amy Smith

Cool City: Solar Subtleties

Cost of solar array depends on how you look at it – and when

"...Public questions linger about the city's proposed $250 million solar-power-purchase agreement – the first step toward becoming a partially..."

March 6, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Big, Contentious Austin Energy Rate Hike Finally Arrives at Council

Power for the people?

"...In April, Austin Energy revealed a big ask: It wants to change its..."

Nov. 25, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

So You Want to Make Your Own Energy...

"...You Can Install Solar Systems ... If you want to generate your own..."

April 21, 2000 News Feature

Austin's Energy Independence Challenge

A national contest to be the first city to generate 50% of its energy using renewable sources like wind, solar, and biomass is under way, and Austin wants to win

"...Will Wynn accepted on behalf of the city the Energy Freedom Challenge: America's Race to Independence Through Renewable Energy,..."

Dec. 9, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Solar Is Crucial Energy Source for Now and the Future

"...Dear Editor, With so much solar energy to harvest, it's no time to sit in..."

July 2, 2007 Postmarks

Opinion: Is Austin Energy Committed to Sustainability and Affordability? Its Rate Proposal Raises Doubts.

Opinion: The rate hike is bad for consumers and runs counter to the city's climate goals

"...Austin Energy's rate increase proposal should shock many in the Austin..."

July 15, 2022 Column by Kaiba White

Green Energy Stars Get Their Props

Companies and utilities recognized for commitment to renewable energy

"...taken center stage, oiled up, and flexed its green energy muscles before a national audience. Only now, an increasingly..."

Oct. 28, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Austin Energy’s New Low-Income Solar Deal

Utility wants to enact a heavily reduced rate for those enrolled in its customer assistance program

"...Following last week's feature story on Austin Energy's solar rebate program, utility staff announced plans to meet..."

Dec. 1, 2017 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

World Energy Week's Hometown Highlights

Events in Austin and Fredericksburg show off region's clean-energy champions

"...The 27th annual World Energy Engineering Congress and the fifth installment of the Renewable..."

Oct. 8, 2004 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

A Blue-Sky 'Silver' Plan for Austin Energy

Austin Energy and a former city employee team up to publish an idealized, clean-energy vision of the future.

"...There's long-range plans aplenty floating around Austin Energy these days. There's the "real" AE long-range strategic plan,..."

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

Austin Energy Partnership Helps Reach Renewable Energy Goals

"A virtual power plant in any building."

"...city independent of fossil fuels, its conversion to renewable energy will prove only half the battle. The other end..."

June 23, 2017 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

Solar Solution for AISD

"...at their disposal: Use in-hand bond money to install solar panels on school roofs. [See "AISD: Thinking Outside the..."

July 26, 2018 Postmarks

Beyond Solar, Austin Energy Not Doing What It Could

"...Editor, Converting to solar energy may be possible 20 years from now, but..."

Dec. 8, 2003 Postmarks

Decrease in Value of Solar Power Unfair

"...Dear Editor, The new year began unfavorably for solar energy in Austin, as evidenced by the article “Then..."

Jan. 17, 2014 Postmarks

Council: Welcome to Solar City

Council buys megawatts, ponders PUDs, and contacts neighbors

"...was a bit of lectern-wrassling over proposals for Austin Energy to move quickly toward larger purchases of solar energy,..."

Oct. 7, 2015 News Post by Michael King

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

Clean Energy: Austin's Next Boom?

A Preview of Clean Energy Potential in Central Texas

"...Will "clean energy" become a new industry for Austin, with job-creating prowess..."

June 21, 2002 News Feature by Courtney Barry

City's Zero Energy Homes Prove Too Pricey for Montopolis

Energy efficient building project proves fiscally impractical for current neighborhood location

"...sun is about to set on the award-winning NetZero Energy Subdivision concept devised last year by Austin Energy's Green..."

April 29, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Austin Buses Are Getting a Solar-Powered Upgrade

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

"...transportation even greener. Austin-based Holt Renewables will begin building solar canopies across a 12-acre North Austin site in October..."

May 5, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham

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