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June 15, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin
Then There's This: Consumer Report
What apartment tenants should know before they sign a lease
"...this year, local housing and consumer advocates fear that Austin Energy has already taken too long to get the..."
June 8, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith
Then There's This: Excuse My Biomass
Revisiting the city's decision to hook up with a chip-burning plant
"...Wouldn't you know it. Nearly four years after the Austin City Council unanimously approved a $2.3 billion deal to..."
April 6, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith
Timing Is Everything
Events in Japan cast a long shadow
"...success – which have hinged on whether utilities like Austin Energy would choose to take part – have now..."
March 18, 2011 News Feature by Nora Ankrum
Pecan Street Project
The Department of Energy awards 32 grants nationwide for energy research – PSP a winner
"...in Texas awarded a total of $27.4 million; the Austin-based Center for the Commercialization of Electric Technologies (a consortium..."
Dec. 4, 2009 News Feature by Michael King
Biomass: A Question of Wood, Not Could
Council will vote this week on a proposed wood-waste-fueled power plant, but just because it's carbon-neutral doesn't mean it's perfect
"...Austin Energy thinks the time for biomass is now. City..."
Aug. 22, 2008 News Feature by Daniel Mottola
PUC Gathering the Western Wind
A new source for electricity is on the wind
"...booming wind farms to the state's major cities, including Austin. The decision will boost Texas' standing as the nation's..."
Aug. 1, 2008 News Feature by Daniel Mottola
Cool City: My Big Fat Carbon Footprint
One reporter's liberating steps toward energy efficiency
"...that saves energy. Reporting on the launch of the Austin Climate Protection Plan last February, I researched national efforts..."
July 11, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor
ACPP Update
Municipal & Utility Progress
"...The Austin Climate Protection Plan includes five areas: Municipal; Utility; Homes..."
Dec. 7, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor
A Long, Watt Summer
The citywide Kill-a-Watt Challenge kicks off
"...even earn rebates for your good behavior thanks to Austin Energy's pioneering efficiency-promoting initiatives. Still, for all your efforts,..."
May 25, 2007 Features Feature by Nora Ankrum
Naked City
"..."Well, to quote the great Simpsons – 'Haa-ha!'" – Austin singer Natalie Maines of the Dixie Chicks, channeling Nelson..."
Feb. 16, 2007 News Feature
It's the Carbon, Stupid!
Texas leaders continue to drag their boot heels on global warming
"...energy plan, said Colin Rowan, communication director for the Austin office of Environmental Defense. "Gov. Perry and the state's..."
Dec. 1, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola
Sustainable Living
Renewable Energy Roundup and Green Living Fair is the place to learn about cutting-edge clean-energy technologies, as well as a one-stop shop for people wanting greener homes and natural backyard gardens
"...solar water heating, a fairly simple technology for which Austin Energy has launched a rebate and assistance program open..."
Sept. 29, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola
Will the Nuke Mushroom?
The long-reviled South Texas (Nuclear) Project might actually expand.
"...more coal energy production and wind projects in Texas. Austin Energy owns 16% of the STP but declined to..."
June 30, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola
Get It While It's Green
City pimps out limited supply of clean energy
"...Austin Energy customers calling to sign up for the utility's..."
Jan. 13, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola
Naked City
Austin Energy gives clean-energy advocates what they want -- and far more.
"...turnaround from its public position just a week ago, Austin Energy has announced plans to adopt specific, highly ambitious,..."
Dec. 5, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison
Naked City
Thanks to soaring energy prices, wind energy is becoming cheaper than that fueled by natural gas and other fossil.fuels.
"...farms, even at today's fuel prices. Walter Hornaday, whose Austin-based company Cielo Wind Power is building wind farms that..."
Oct. 13, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton
Billboard Blues
East Cesar Chavez Plans
"...there's still room to make a killing in the Austin real estate market: Go East. According to Councilmember Gus..."
Feb. 19, 1999 News Column by Jenny Staff
AE's Solar Deal: 'Game Changer'
Recurrent Energy price could lower energy rates
"...it nonetheless came as a surprise in May when Austin Energy secured a solar power purchase agreement with Recurrent..."
July 4, 2014 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
"...to move to California) and Asher Price (of the Austin American-Statesman) discovered when writing their new book, The Great..."
Aug. 23, 2013 News Feature by Nora Ankrum
Keeping Busy
Armendariz moves from the EPA to the Sierra Club, still defending the environment
"...Texas' highest environmental official until last spring, moved to Austin this summer to join the Sierra Club as its..."
Sept. 14, 2012 News Feature by Nora Ankrum
Pecan Street Project Unveils Smart Grid Solutions
Report highlights path toward clean energy future
"...the potential to create jobs and new companies in Austin and nationally...."
April 2, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor
Small Town, Big Find
The energy debate gets personal in Haynesville
"...Kallenberg, who cut his teeth as an Austin American-Statesman technology reporter as the tech boom was blossoming..."
March 12, 2010 Screens Feature by Joe O'Connell
State of the City
Mayor Lee Leffingwell delivered his state of the city address at a Real Estate Council of Austin luncheon on Tuesday, Feb. 2
"...the city address at a Real Estate Council of Austin luncheon on Tuesday, Feb. 2. Below is the full..."
Feb. 5, 2010 News Feature
Cash in on Pecan Street Project
A how-to talk
"...The Pecan Street Project is a unique opportunity for Austin to become a leader in clean energy by providing..."
Feb. 1, 2010 News Post by Katherine Gregor
McCracken Named Pecan Street Project Executive Director
Former council member to head smart grid group
"...With the legal wrangling that prevented former City Council..."
Dec. 15, 2009 News Post by Wells Dunbar
Cool City: Getting Down With the Grid
Everybody's excited about the Pecan Street Project – they're just not sure what it is
"...improvements at Mueller would serve as the local match. Austin Energy is hoping to invest more than $200 million..."
Sept. 4, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor
Wynn on Wind
Austin mayor to talk energy reform to presidential campaigns next week.
"...Austin Mayor Will Wynn and a small group of mayors..."
Aug. 13, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker
Thinking Beyond Coal
Coal mines are mucking up the environment, from the Appalachian mountains to the outskirts of Austin
"...coal mining. One speaker asked the crowd how far Austin is from the nearest strip mine. "One hundred miles?"..."
July 18, 2008 News Feature by Daniel Mottola
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
"...Can the Austin Water Utility – like its sister utility, Austin Energy..."
