According to Austin Energy's COO, Lisa Martin, the key priorities for electric service among the public are reliability, cost, and environmental protection.
Martin mentioned that Austin Energy is testing 17 different portfolios to find the best option that aligns with the public's and Council's priorities before making decisions.
Dr. Michael Webber advised that utilities need to prepare for unprecedented growth in electricity demand driven by new data centers, suggesting rapid deployment of diverse energy options.
Environmentalist Paul Robbins noted his surprising support for a new natural gas plant, indicating complexity in the environmental debate surrounding energy solutions.
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