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

Wynn on Wind

Austin mayor to talk energy reform to presidential campaigns next week.

"...Apple bound. In his role as chair of the Energy Committee for the U.S. Conference of Mayors, Wynn will..."

Aug. 13, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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

Twisting in the Wind

Austin Energy is trying to find the right price for renewable energy – but that's much easier said than done

"...July 24, two weeks after news broke of Austin Energy's troubles selling its latest batch of GreenChoice wind power,..."

Aug. 21, 2009 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

PUC Gathering the Western Wind

A new source for electricity is on the wind

"...5 billion dollars' worth of power lines to carry wind-generated electricity from West Texas' booming wind farms to the..."

Aug. 1, 2008 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Wind Power Gains 'Velocity'

"...acquire fame and fortune from her new documentary on wind power, which premieres May 17 in Austin. Not that..."

May 16, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

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 Wrinkle in Time

Early GreenChoice customers' low rates will soon be gone with the wind

"...Early adopters of Austin Energy's GreenChoice program – those who subscribed to the first..."

Nov. 12, 2010 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Texas a Wind-Power Machine

New American Wind Energy Association numbers show growth in Texas wind-power production.

"...Not only does Texas produce more wind power than any other state in the U.S., but..."

Jan. 25, 2008 News Post by Daniel Mottola

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

Energy Lotto Update

GreenChoice renewable energy drawing raffled off the program's remaining 1,400 residential and 200 business subscriptions. Now What?

"...Austin Energy spokesman Ed Clark assumed the posture of a power..."

March 31, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Questions About Charges for Energy

"...Dear Editor, Re: “Twisting in the Wind” [News, Aug. 21]: It is unfair to charge GreenChoice..."

Sept. 10, 2009 Postmarks

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

A Mighty Wind

Christopher Guest and his recurring cast of players give Sixties-era folk music a gentle poke in the ribs.

"...frequently fatuous world of 1960s-era folk music. A Mighty Wind is more like a gentle poke in the ribs...."

May 9, 2003 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Wind Power

Learning From Copenhagen: Post #3

"...This morning I'll be interviewing the executive director of..."

Oct. 5, 2009 News Post by Katherine Gregor

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

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

Help Conserve – Message From Austin Energy

Power utility says it has electricity to last the summer, but please cut down usage anyway

"...electricity like an alcoholic at a free kegger. Austin Energy insists it has enough power to get us through..."

June 19, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

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

Austin Energy's Weatherization Fail

Cold council reception to losing $400K In stimulus bucks

"...An ill-wind blew into City Council chambers yesterday, during a post-mortem..."

Dec. 9, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Heat Wave Renews Call for Renewable Energy

Solar and wind could do the job more efficiently, advocates say

"...extremes of the infamous Enron crime. During that crisis, energy traders took plants offline so that 28,000 megawatts of..."

Aug. 12, 2011 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Fighting for the Right to Clean Energy

The first Texas Clean Energy Congress issues its call to action

"...The first Texas Clean Energy Congress, with more than 150 attendees from more than..."

Nov. 19, 2004 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Enviros for Energy

In a recent analysis titled "What Renewable Energy Means to Texas," environmental groups announced they're whole-hog on board with the emerging renewable energy industry, especially wind power.

"...a story you don't expect: Environmental groups promoting Texas' energy production industry. In a recent analysis titled "What Renewable..."

Sept. 6, 2002 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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

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

Day Trips: Wind Turbines

Fun facts about the giant pinwheels along Texas highways

"...Wind turbines along Texas highways look like daisies planted on..."

July 22, 2022 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Getting Smart Energy

"...real issues to be vetted during the Austin Smart Energy public participation process, it's helpful to spend a little..."

Oct. 24, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

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

Fun Time With Austin Energy

"...Turbine, turbine, who's fired up the wind turbine? Austin Energy has launched an information-packed, interactive online..."

April 3, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Cars Are Probably More Energy-Friendly Than Buses

"...options other than car?) All forms of transportation require energy to operate (gas, diesel, coal, hydro, wind, solar, etc.)...."

June 17, 2004 Postmarks

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