Do you know where the electricity in your house comes from? Coal? Solar? Nuclear? The answer impacts everything from climate change to environmental justice. That’s why we write stories about the local effort to make Austin’s energy supply more sustainable.
Value of Solar Isn’t Getting Lower. What Gives, Austin Energy?
Austin Energy has recently decided to recommend that the Value of Solar (VOS) rate, which is paid for solar energy generation, be lowered by 16% from calendar year 2013 to calendar year 2014.
Renewable Energy Student Association Helps Texas School for the Deaf Establish Sustainable Energy Student Club
Revolve Solar is Green and Growing…Fast
Last week I sat down with Tim Padden, founder of Austin-based Revolve Solar to find out what's up with his fast-growing company. With 500% year-over year growth
Local Solar Strides Forward
Austin City Council took a good step forward for local solar last week by approving a resolution that ensures that at least half of our solar goal will be m
Microsoft Makes Carbon Pay
In the world of sustainability, I’m always interested to note when I hear something that is truly new and