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Austin Monitor
16 hours ago
Austin

Austin Energy dialing in to climate protection plan - Austin Monitor

Austin Energy is reevaluating its 2030 plan through workshops with diverse stakeholders following controversy over its initial proposal for a hydrogen-capable power plant. [ more ]
Austin Monitor
2 months ago
Austin

Electric Utility Commission offers climate-friendly recommendations for Austin Energy update - Austin Monitor

The city's Electric Utility Commission is proposing a new approach to decarbonization, including a hydrogen-capable power plant.
Alternative solutions like battery storage can provide dispatchable generation without harmful byproducts. [ more ]
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Austin Monitor
2 weeks ago
Austin

Austin Energy's climate protection plan timeline comes under fire - Austin Monitor

Austin Energy is adopting a new approach for collaborative policy planning after backlash on proposals impacting carbon neutrality goals. [ more ]
Austin Monitor
2 months ago
Austin

Austin Energy pauses to analyze path forward for climate plan - Austin Monitor

Austin Energy pausing amendment process for its resource, generation, and climate protection plan
Mayor pushing to exit coal-fired project, facing challenges with joint ownership [ more ]
Austin Monitor
3 months ago
Austin

Critics say Austin Energy's proposal to pivot toward hydrogen could do more harm than good - Austin Monitor

Austin Energy is considering building a gas plant that can burn carbon-neutral green hydrogen as part of its efforts to achieve carbon neutrality by 2035.
The use of green hydrogen as a fuel source is still in its early stages and faces technological constraints, cost challenges, and concerns about harmful byproducts. [ more ]
Austin Monitor
3 months ago
Austin

Austin Energy, advisory group move toward presenting plans to Council - Austin Monitor

Environmentalists are skeptical of Austin Energy's plan to reach carbon neutrality by 2035.
The Electric Utility Commission working group recommends that Austin Energy eliminate all fossil fuel use after 2035. [ more ]
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Austin Monitor
1 month ago
Austin

Panelists: Transmission lines, local generation needed to meet Austin's energy demands - Austin Monitor

Austin Energy faces challenges in meeting the energy demands of a growing city.
The city needs more transmission lines, local generation, and distribution to prevent power outages and price increases. [ more ]
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1 month ago
Austin

Some vulnerable residents can't use Austin Energy's program

Complex application process for Austin Energy's Medically Vulnerable Registry program needs improvement.
About 70% of applications were denied due to delays in document submission. [ more ]
Austin Monitor
4 months ago
Austin

Austin Energy fine-tuning plans for reliable, carbon-free power by 2035 - Austin Monitor

Reliability of power generation is a top priority for Austin Energy's next resource generation plan.
Goals include making the city carbon-free by 2035 and upgrading transmission lines to reduce costs. [ more ]
Austin Monitor
5 months ago
Austin

Summer heat surge caused $115M overspend at Austin Energy - Austin Monitor

Austin Energy spent $115 million more than budgeted due to high energy usage caused by severe summer heat.
A forthcoming rate increase is expected to help restore Austin Energy's cash reserves. [ more ]
Austin Monitor
5 months ago
Austin

Audit shows changes needed at Development Services Department - Austin Monitor

A recent audit found incomplete steps in the Development Services Department's planning and development processes.
The audit highlighted shortcomings in the demolition permitting process and lack of coordination with Austin Energy. [ more ]
Austin Monitor
5 months ago
Austin

Austin Energy customers can expect to see another increase to their December bills - Austin Monitor

Austin Energy customers will see a 5% increase on their utility bills.
The increase is a pass-through charge to cover power expenses during extreme weather conditions. [ more ]
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