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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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.
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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.

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.
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