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Austinites: Got a minute? Take a quick survey on our future energy mix
Got a few seconds? Austin Energy has a survey tool on the Austin Smart Energy website to solicit feedback on their current energy mix and where to get new energy. Public Citizen is a stakeholder in...
View ArticleNuclear Falls Out at Austin City Hall
Hip-hip- HOORAY! After a series of informative, provocative presentations and public comments this morning, the Austin City Council voted unanimously to DECLINE participation in the South Texas Nuclear...
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City Delays on Solar Plant Vote
As expected, the Austin City Council made the decision to delay the vote on Austin Energy’s proposed solar plant until March 5th. Council Member Mike Martinez wanted to put it off longer, but since...
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Too Much Fun this Week
There is too much fun going on in the next few days… I can’t handle it. I wish I could be multiple places at once… and influence climate change legislation by sheer will power.. and attach documents...
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Austin Energy May Cut GreenChoice Power Prices
After a rash of local and national press about the recent failure of Austin Energy’s GreenChoice program, Austin Energy has decided to re-evaluate their pricing structure. The city may be able to...
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Austin Energy’s Generation Plan: More Renewables and Efficiency, Less Coal?
It has been less than 24 hours since I received a copy of Austin Energy’s Generation Plan recommendation and there’s a lot here to like. Before I get to the highlights, let me just say that those of...
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Public Citizen Salutes Roger Duncan on His Retirement
Statement from Tom “Smitty” Smith, Director, Public Citizen’s Texas Office Roger Duncan announced his retirement today. Although it is sad to see a dedicated public servant move on, Public Citizen...
View ArticleEnergy Generation Plan Presented to Austin City Council
Last Thursday Austin Energy General Manager Roger Duncan briefed Austin City Council on the utility’s Resource and Climate Protection Plan. This plan is the culmination of 18 months of input from the...
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