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 with..."

Dec. 1, 2017 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

Solar Withdrawal Symptoms

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

"...Energy convened an emergency meeting last week with its solar-rebate program contractors, Brandon Mathis expected an announcement that the..."

Oct. 2, 2009 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

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

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

"...with investment capital. That evening, the CEI hosted a solar symposium as part of its Cleantech Venture Forums series,..."

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

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

Sept. 30, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

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

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

The Daily Hustle: 10/6/10

Return of the rebate

"...doesn't just cover its ecological bonafides. No, Austin Energy's solar rebate program is back, baby...."

Oct. 6, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Sun Rises (Finally) for AE

The utility's $5 / watt solar rebate program is – this time for sure – ready to go

"...be ready to go June 1 on its long-anticipated solar rebate program, offering a $5/watt incentive "to encourage its..."

May 28, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

There Goes the Sun

Austin's clean-energy industry appears poised to take off -- but city leaders seem surprisingly unenthusiastic.

"...as those behind the Chamber of Commerce's Opportunity Austin program -- are candidly underwhelmed by clean energy and conspicuously..."

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

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...this week, soothing supporters' wounds and promoting his federal program of health care for children. See "Kerry Visits Purple..."

April 22, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

How Much Is the Sun Worth?

Austin Energy tries to place a value on solar power.

"...When Austin Energy announced the radically ambitious solar-power goals in its new strategic plan -- adopted two..."

Dec. 19, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...the federal government's $5.5 billion Community Development Block Grant program, part of the Department of Housing and Urban Development...."

April 1, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

World Energy Week's Hometown Highlights

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

"...renewable energy and efficiency in heating, cooling, and lighting. Programs addressed crucial domestic energy issues like the blackouts in..."

Oct. 8, 2004 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Austin Energy's Strategic Plan

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

"...Conservation Increase energy efficiency and conservation programs to meet 15% of Austin's energy needs by 2020...."

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

Council Preview

Much ado on the dais

"...in the process. Item 3 establishes a more equitable solar rebate program. The previous rebate program had to be..."

Feb. 5, 2010 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

"...• Two area conservation programs will get six-figure boosts from the federal government in..."

July 13, 2007 News Feature

Headlines

"...is being criticized by environmentalists for cuts to its solar rebate program. On Dec. 4, the up-front rebate dropped..."

Dec. 13, 2013 News Feature

Top 9 Enviro Stories

"...Acknowledging a serious lack of progress on Austin's recycling program, the city booted its old-school Solid Waste Services director..."

Jan. 1, 2010 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...state recognition for Freescale Semiconductor, the city's Grow Green program, and JV Dirt and Loam. The three were named..."

April 16, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...toilet technology last week, with the added incentive of rebates on eco-conscious cans. So-called high-efficiency toilets average around 1.25..."

Oct. 20, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...provide $1 million this year to start up the solar rebate program outlined in the utility's strategic plan, adopted..."

March 26, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

City Hall Hustle: Alternating Current

At campaign time, the policy choices just get tougher

"...two last week, it was the proposed $250 million solar energy project from Austin Energy...."

Feb. 20, 2009 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

Austin Energy gives clean-energy advocates what they want -- and far more.

"...specific, highly ambitious, and undeniably expensive goals for adding solar energy to the Austin electric and economic mix. At..."

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

Cool City: Water Utility Flows Green

Daryl Slusher hops from Austin Energy to Austin Water Utility to serve as first assistant director of environmental affairs and conservation

"...intergovernmental relations (state legislation, the federal Clean Water Partnership Program), wildlands preservation (like the Balcones Canyonlands Preserve), and promoting..."

May 25, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Measuring the Footprint

"...Program/Project CO2-Equivalent Tonnes Austin Energy – Energy Generation Solar photovoltaics..."

June 19, 2009 News Feature

Headlines

"...Austin Energy has $4 million in funds available for solar energy incentives for homes and businesses looking to upgrade..."

Oct. 8, 2010 News Feature

Going Green

Going green is easier than it seems

"...cooling the house at different temperatures according to my preprogrammed whims. Or the city's. Apparently, it can be controlled..."

Aug. 3, 2007 Features Feature by Abe Louise Young

Headlines

"...on how the utility can more effectively run its solar power rebate program...."

Nov. 13, 2009 News Feature

In Search of a New Agenda

What to look for in the 80th session of the Texas Legislature

Jan. 12, 2007 News Feature

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