21 Apr Matt Johnson invites you to celebrate Earth Day & Austin Energy’s efforts to get greener
It may not be the greenest of green electricity plans, but local environmental leaders like Matt Johnson, co-creator of Clean Energy for Austin, are calling for all-out support of Austin Energy’s "Generation Plan" 2010-2020. Matt Johnson invites you to cheer City Council’s vote on the "Gen Plan," Thursday 4/22 @ 10am (City Hall).
The "Gen Plan" pertains to how Austin will "generate" its electricity from the years 2010 through 2020. Currently the plan is perceived by many in Austin as a good middle-road, with smart diversification of assets in a rapidly changing energy economy. The plan has been hailed because it:
a) acknowledges the need to shut down Austin’s coal operations ASAP
b) has good energy efficiency goals
c) has been vetted publicly over the last 2 years by citizens
d) has already been responsive to some citizen concerns, such as working with low income and large employers to create an "affordability metric" to guide future decisions. To learn more about Matt and Clean Energy for Austin’s perspective on the plan, go here.
Eco Leader Matt Johnson
Johnson says,
"It has been a long time in coming. After almost two years of public input, this forward-thinking and adaptable energy plan, with lots of wind, solar, and energy efficiency, is up for a vote (Thursday) morning.
"Wear green, put on a Clean Energy for Austin sticker, and cheer when Council passes it!"
(Matt will provide the stickers.)
An easy way to show our City’s leaders you support doing as much as possible for environmental health and prosperity this year, on Earth Day. Power Up, Austin!
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