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

The Wind in Your Face

Jaston Williams explains why life in Lubbock blows

"...sure that it has something to do with the wind. "You know, the wind in Lubbock, it's like Patagonia,"..."

May 28, 2013 Arts Post by Robert Faires

A Blow to Nonrenewable Energy

Wind power is adding more power to Texas than was thought.

"...reckoning not – and the thanks may go to wind power. ERCOT manages the grid for most of the..."

June 22, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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

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

Noriega on Energy ... Looks Familiar

Rick Noriega announces his energy plan

"...might feel as they try to distinguish between the energy plans of our incumbent junior U.S. senator, Republican John..."

Aug. 1, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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

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

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 Stalked by NRG Energy

"...Austin is being stalked by nuclear reactor builder NRG Energy. It would appear that once again this zombie is..."

Jan. 26, 2011 Postmarks

What Is the Texas Energy Center?

Is it a taxpayer-financed boondoggle for the oil and gas industry, or an economic development driver of new jobs and cutting-edge technology?

"...Is the Texas Energy Center a taxpayer-financed boondoggle for the oil and gas..."

Sept. 8, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

Then There's This: Another Swipe at Austin Energy

State report calls for slashing low-income assistance program

"...An Austin Energy assistance program that helps keep the lights on in..."

Feb. 22, 2013 News Column by Amy Smith

How Does Austin Energy Expect to Change the World With …

"...I have read much about Roger Duncan and Austin Energy's aggressive pursuit of plug-in hybrid cars. But I have..."

May 26, 2007 Postmarks

Cheap Energy Decline Inevitable

"...Dear Editor, Cheap energy's decline is inevitable. Does anyone disagree? There is credible..."

March 11, 2005 Postmarks

ERCOT Asks for Voluntary Energy Conservation Amid Peaking Demand

Triple digits contribute to a stressed grid

"...Extremely hot temperatures, forecasted high demand, and low wind generation are the stated reasons for the notice. The..."

Aug. 17, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

"My Energy, How I Move": Blakchyl's Evolving Hip-Hop Embodies Austin's Eastside

The 78702 rapper on exploring beyond her comfort zone

"...but in Austin specifically … I don't know. My energy, how I move. I'm just cultured. Hip-hop is in..."

July 14, 2023 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

Meals on Wheels Concerned About Austin Energy's Proposed Rate Increase

"...recent coverage of the proposed rate increase for Austin Energy customers. We at Meals on Wheels and More are..."

Sept. 27, 2011 Postmarks

Watson Says Renewable Energy Bill Likely Dead

SB 541 "the victim of House politics"

"...Bill 541, which would have raised the state's renewable energy goals to include more than just wind power and..."

May 27, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

Another Ill Wind

Ike's aftermath leaves Red Cross, schools, charities picking up the pieces

"...The winds of Hurricane Ike may have bypassed Austin, but as..."

Sept. 26, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Winds of Change

As electric industry restructuring opens utilities up to competition, some, including Austin's municipally-owned utility, are looking to renewable energy sources to win customers and meet the requirements of a 1999 law.

"...Renewable energy consultant Mike Sloan is a typically cheery soul who..."

April 21, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Cool Cities: Dispatches From Copenhagen

Climate change, clean energy ... and bicycles

"...Given Austin's aspirations to market itself as a "Clean Energy Capital" for economic development, it would do well to..."

Oct. 16, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Pioneers or Settlers?

Balancing renewables and affordability at AE

"...Planning Task Force issued a bold recommendation to Austin Energy, the city's municipally owned utility. Charged with the task..."

Jan. 16, 2015 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Windmill State of Mind

A Q&A with the authors of a new book on the story behind Texas wind power

"...Wind power may seem to be the redheaded stepchild of..."

Aug. 23, 2013 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Roger Duncan's Night Visions

Austin Energy's GM invites us to wrestle with the conundrum of clean energy

"...3am worrying about work. As general manager of Austin Energy, with ultimate responsibility for keeping the city's lights on,..."

Oct. 24, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

Wind power is creating a huge buzz in Texas; but will the honeymoon last?

"...They don't stock it on the shelves, but Texas wind has become one of the state's hottest commodities. Right..."

Dec. 1, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Keeping Busy

Armendariz moves from the EPA to the Sierra Club, still defending the environment

"...goal set by City Council with passage of Austin Energy's 2020 generation plan in 2011...."

Sept. 14, 2012 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Naked City

Portfolio standard less than enviros wanted, but could kick lethargic wind industry into gear

"...amount of electricity generated by renewable sources such as wind, solar, and biomass – to a goal of 5%...."

July 22, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

There Goes the Sun

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

"...of the treats on City Hall's Thanksgiving table, clean energy is about as universally appealing as can be imagined...."

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

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...electricity, offered by Austin Community College and the State Energy Conservation Office. The spring installment of the class was..."

Aug. 4, 2006 News Feature

Pickens and Pope

Possibilities open up when the Sierra Club can find common ground with a Texas oilman

"...himself into the spotlight lately by aggressively advertising his wind-and-natural-gas-powered "Pickens Plan" – meant to save us from the..."

Sept. 26, 2008 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

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