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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.
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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.

Austin Energy still pondering new generation plan - Austin Monitor

Public priorities for electric service include reliability, cost, and environmental protection, according to Austin Energy's assessments.

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.

Austin Energy still pondering new generation plan - Austin Monitor

Public priorities for electric service include reliability, cost, and environmental protection, according to Austin Energy's assessments.
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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.
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Austin Energy makes a case against giving more to the city's General Fund - Austin Monitor

Austin Energy argues against transferring an extra $4 million to the city's General Fund to maintain key financial metrics.

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.

Austin Energy makes a case against giving more to the city's General Fund - Austin Monitor

Austin Energy argues against transferring an extra $4 million to the city's General Fund to maintain key financial metrics.

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.
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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

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.

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

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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.

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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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.
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