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.
Austin Energy still says hydrogen power plant may be the answer to grid growing pains - Austin Monitor
Austin Energy is updating its Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan to enhance local solar and battery storage while addressing climate concerns.
Austin Energy looking forward to using geothermal energy - Austin Monitor
Enhanced geothermal technology could provide reliable, baseload carbon-free generation for Austin Energy, potentially at lower costs than nuclear power.
Critics still say hydrogen gas plant would be a dealbreaker in Austin Energy Resource Generation Plan - Austin Monitor
Environmentalists are urging Austin Energy to reconsider its proposed hydrogen-capable power plant, citing risks to carbon neutrality goals.
Experts argue for prioritizing energy efficiency and proven renewable sources over untested hydrogen technology.
Electric Utility Commission sounds alarm on Austin Energy peaker plant plan, hoping for alternatives - Austin Monitor
Austin Energy is revising its Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan amid concerns over environmental impacts of proposed natural gas peaker plants.
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.
Austin Energy still says hydrogen power plant may be the answer to grid growing pains - Austin Monitor
Austin Energy is updating its Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan to enhance local solar and battery storage while addressing climate concerns.
Austin Energy looking forward to using geothermal energy - Austin Monitor
Enhanced geothermal technology could provide reliable, baseload carbon-free generation for Austin Energy, potentially at lower costs than nuclear power.
Critics still say hydrogen gas plant would be a dealbreaker in Austin Energy Resource Generation Plan - Austin Monitor
Environmentalists are urging Austin Energy to reconsider its proposed hydrogen-capable power plant, citing risks to carbon neutrality goals.
Experts argue for prioritizing energy efficiency and proven renewable sources over untested hydrogen technology.
Electric Utility Commission sounds alarm on Austin Energy peaker plant plan, hoping for alternatives - Austin Monitor
Austin Energy is revising its Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan amid concerns over environmental impacts of proposed natural gas peaker plants.
Austin Energy proposes gas peaker units, not larger combined cycle plant - Austin Monitor
Austin Energy is shifting focus towards cleaner energy solutions while essential natural gas peaker units remain a part of their strategy for reliability.
Council budget requests include weatherization expansion, despite Austin Energy reservations - Austin Monitor
City Council in Austin considering budget amendments despite concerns over city's growth supporting expensive changes.
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 on track on its goals for assisting low-income customers - Austin Monitor
Austin Energy aims to enrol 90% of eligible low-income customers in their Customer Assistance Program by leveraging partnerships with state assistance programs and schools.
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 on track on its goals for assisting low-income customers - Austin Monitor
Austin Energy aims to enrol 90% of eligible low-income customers in their Customer Assistance Program by leveraging partnerships with state assistance programs and schools.
Commission resolution aims to slow down sale of district chilling system - Austin Monitor
Potential sale of Austin Energy's district cooling system faces opposition due to lack of community input and potential negative impacts on energy efficiency and customer rates.