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.
Walter Hornaday started his wind company in 1991 which was then called Texas Wind Power and later changed to Cielo Wind Power which by the way in Spanish "Cielo" means sky. His company has since grown into the largest privately owned wind developer in the Southwest
Last year, Austin City Council made a commitment to the Austin Energ
The City of Austin, Texas
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Please log in and submit corrections and additions to this list, which is in no particular order, news about Austin’s Green Scene in 2010.
The winners of various awards programs and contests can teach us all something about leading hte way to a greener future. Check out what we’ve compiled so far and add other we missed.
Happy…Hanukkah,..Eclipse,..Solstice,..Christmas,..New Year, ………is it over, yet?
Hey y’all so we are raising money to establish a community center for grassroots community organizing, come buy Christmas gifts for a good cause!
Learn more about getting involved in the solar industry
Start your pathway to solar industry certification at ImagineSolar today!
Rebate program – LIMITED TIME/AVAILABILITY!
Texas Starts New Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program
Give coal the boot this Sunday, November 21st, at the State Capitol, south steps (11 am).
Disclaimers: i) I like Larry Weis – a lot. I feel he’s a straight shooter and a strong leader, with a refreshing approach to City governance and utility management.
The elections this week mean big changes in Congress and at the Texas State Legislature.
Nonetheless, Austinites still want clean air and water.