Environment/Energy

A Few Green Sprouts

"...this year have been almost entirely about one issue: energy policy. About 100 bills were filed in this arena,..."

May 8, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Renewable Energy Island

Learning from Copenhagen, Post #5

"...in 1997 to become a case study for renewable energy. It's a sweet story......"

Oct. 7, 2009 News Post by Katherine Gregor

They're Going Solar While We're Not

"...sunny Japan. It's happening in sun-drenched Germany. They're going solar while we twiddle our thumbs. Now we have the..."

March 7, 2009 Postmarks

Council Approves New Austin Energy Rates; Advocates Disappointed

Average customer will see bill increase of $9 in March 2023

"...three council members, their last meeting ever – Austin Energy finally secured approval of its new customer rate structure...."

Dec. 9, 2022 News Post by Lina Fisher

Austin Energy's Coal Considerations Smoked Out?

Council to be asked to consider authorizing city manager to negotiate land agreement for future "clean coal" plant

"...Austin Energy is considering using so-called clean coal to meet the..."

Jan. 26, 2007 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Pelosi Plugs Local Energy Plan

Nancy Pelosi does Austin.

"...their jacket sleeves - declaring an otherwise mundane Monday "Energy Independence Day!" She stood alongside local U.S. Rep. Lloyd..."

Oct. 30, 2007 News Post by Daniel Mottola

Austin Energy VP Out the Door

Rabago's resignation creates void in green leadership

"...Karl Rábago, vice president of Austin Energy's Distributed Energy Services, has resigned from the utility. His..."

June 10, 2012 News Post by Amy Smith

Austin Energy Buys Out Biomass Plant

City utility escapes money-losing 2008 energy deal

"...than a decade of controversy and diminishing expectations, Austin Energy's frustrating foray into biomass generation took an expensive but..."

April 26, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Amid Texas Heat Wave ERCOT Asks Texans to Conserve Energy, With Possibility of Rolling Blackouts

Updated: Record demand and low wind generation strain grid

"...4pm thousands of Austin homes were out of power. (Energy supply and demand levels are trackable via ERCOT’s dashboard.)..."

July 11, 2022 News Post by Lina Fisher

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

Runnin' on sunshine

"...that comes with it is keeping the lights on. Solar has not only been keeping up with record energy..."

July 21, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Solar Withdrawal Symptoms

Austin Energy's solar rebate program is out of money – are Austin's solar installers out of luck?

"...When Austin Energy convened an emergency meeting last week with its solar-rebate..."

Oct. 2, 2009 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Solar Celebrity HelioVolt Lands in Austin

Darling of international renewable energy circles to build its first solar-manufacturing plant here

"...Austin's race to become the clean-energy capital of the nation just got a leg up..."

Feb. 8, 2008 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

UT Raises the Solar Roof

Students build all-solar house for national competition

"...The University of Texas Solar Decathlon Team held a ceremonial roof-raising Wednesday for an..."

July 8, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

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

Austin Energy's Strategic Plan

The details of the utility's 50-year vision for the future

"...The much-discussed long-range strategic plan for Austin Energy is a 50-year vision into the future for a..."

Nov. 28, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Nuclear vs. Solar

"...stated, such as the cost of nuclear compared to solar renewables. Here is an analysis of three sources of..."

Feb. 8, 2011 Postmarks

Zero-Energy Homes and Hope Break Ground in Montopolis

The city shoots for energy efficiency and affordability in low-income neighborhood

"...study the design, construction, and feasibility of an affordable "zero-energy" home development. Groundbreaking is scheduled for some time this..."

Feb. 4, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

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

Bowled Over by Solar

Austin becomes a Solar America City

"...May 14, in the LBJ High School gymnasium, Austin Energy and the Austin Independent School District celebrated Austin's designation..."

May 21, 2010 News Feature by Michael King

Use Solar Screens

"...Dear Editor, Solar screens enable every window exposed to sunlight to do..."

June 6, 2007 Postmarks

Solar Over Nuclear

"...to be confused with Roger Duncan, director of Austin Energy) has spoken at several public meetings advocating nuclear power...."

March 2, 2009 Postmarks

Energy Drain: Wrangle Over Renewables

Greens uneasy about energy task force

"...to appoint, as planned, a group to study future energy projects, but some local greens already fear that the..."

May 15, 2009 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Austin's Clean Energy Future

"...In a presentation to City Council last Thursday, Austin Energy General Manager Roger Duncan laid out how the utility..."

Aug. 1, 2008 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Value of 'Rooftop' Solar

"...Dear Editor, Robert Duncan's letter, “Solar Power Way Too Expensive” [“Postmarks,” March 20] is partially..."

March 25, 2009 Postmarks

Austin's Energy Future ... and You!

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

"...Sure we want renewable energy – but how much are we prepared to pay..."

Sept. 26, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Solar Power Way Too Expensive

"...Dear Editor, The Chronicle described the proposed solar array in Webberville [“City Hall Hustle,” News, Feb. 20]..."

Feb. 24, 2009 Postmarks

Pitching in on Solar Panels

"...Dear Editor, Did you ever look into getting solar panels and find them too expensive? Or is your..."

Jan. 28, 2013 Postmarks

Solar Car Race Enlightens, Enriches Students

12th annual Dell-Winston School Solar Car Challenge revs up, takes off

"...drive around, make them design and build their own solar-powered cars...."

July 20, 2007 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Energy Efficiency Awakening at Capitol

Mindful of predictions that state's energy reserve margins will fall short by 2008, Legislators question whether new coal plants are a logical response, file energy-efficiency bills

"...plants has led to a higher consciousness about how energy is generated and consumed. Now, with predictions that the..."

March 16, 2007 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

State Energy Plan: Dependent and Dirty

The Texas Energy Policy Council goes backward into the energy future

"...The Texas Energy Planning Council, a 22-member body appointed by Gov. Rick..."

Dec. 3, 2004 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

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