In an effort to ensure its services and programs serve all Austinites, the city is opening a new Equity Office. But first, they need your input. They are holding two public meetings next week to gather ideas from the community about how the Equity Office should...
One of the reasons behind Austin's conservation successes is its Water Conservation Code. The code was recently updated to ensure that water is being used responsibly, even in times like now, when the city is not suffering from a drought. As we reported earlier this...
Austin Water has ranked first in a scorecard measuring the conservation efforts of water utilities across the state. The Texas Water Conservation Scorecard rates hundreds of water providers on their on-going efforts to lower water consumption, inform their customers about how to help out, cut water losses in...
After a lot of debate, Austin Energy has decided to back away from a plan to build a new natural gas plant in Austin. At last week's Electric Utility Commission meeting, Austin Energy announced that it has at least temporarily abandoned the plan. The reason comes down...
Interested in permaculture? Then the Summer 2016 Intensive Permaculture Design Course is for you. Held from May 28th through June 12th and hosted by the Austin Permaculture Guild, the course immerses participants in the exciting world of permaculture design. Students will learn the intricacies of how to...
Love SXSW Eco? Here's your chance to make it even better. Voting for their annual PanelPicker competition is now open. SXSW Eco has already received hundreds of 2016 session ideas from the public, and now they need your help narrowing them down. Your vote will help SXSW...
Have a big idea, but don't know how to make it happen? ATX Hack for Change is here to help. Hosted by St. Edward's University, the City of Austin, and Open Austin, this free annual event aims to bring people together to tackle big problems...
Amazing opportunity alert! Texas Parks & Wildlife is currently accepting applications for their next Ambassador Leadership Training Adventure this summer. The training is for young adults in Central and West Texas who are interested in gaining leadership experience and volunteering with the Texas State Parks....
The 20th Annual Cool House Tour is looking for volunteers! A 3-hour shift greeting tour-goers and checking for tickets gets you a free pass to this nationally recognized tour of sustainable homes. There will even be short training prior to the tour so you are well equipped to...
Rooftop solar power is a big piece of Austin's fight against climate change. Not only do solar panels on homes and businesses help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but they also help to support the city's local solar industry, and all of the jobs that it...