John Dromgoole and other Experts Teach Organic Gardening at Austin Green Living Expo
John Dromgoole and other Experts Teach Organic Gardening at Austin Green Living Expo
April 1, 2010
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.
John Dromgoole and other Experts Teach Organic Gardening at Austin Green Living Expo
Meeting Report: Austin Energy’s Transparency Problem, pt. 2
Austin’s Electric Utility Commission (a.k.a.
March 25, 2010
Meeting Report: Austin Energy’s Transparency Problem, pt. 1
Austin’s Electric Utility Commission (the "EUC") conducted its first hearing re: complaints about Austin Energy’s transparency policies, Monday night. The results were surprising.
March 24, 2010
Brief on: Austin Energy’s Annual Report
I was lucky enough to attend the Austin Electric Utility Commission‘s monthly public meeting last night.
March 23, 2010
Get Your Green Education at Austin Green Living Expo
One of the best things about the Austin Green Living Expo is that it has GREAT educational opportunities ALL WEEKEND! April 23-25 at the Aus
March 22, 2010
Winter comes to an end – Last 2 Winter Series Talks – Thursday, Mar. 25 & April 1 – 7:00 – Habitat Suites
NOTE: Last 2 Winter Series Talks at Habitat Suites – Thursday, March 25 and April 1, 2010 – 7:00 PM
March 18, 2010
The dirtiest of dirty secrets?
Austin Supports MTR. MTR is "Mountain Top Removal" – the cheapest and most environmentally destructive way to extract coal.
March 12, 2010
Clean Energy Resolution for 2010 Elections
Clean Energy Resolution
For an Energy Efficient & Renewable Energy Economy for Texas
WHEREAS;Texas can and should meet future energy needs, create green jobs and lead the nation by further developing energy efficiency and renewable wind, solar and geothermal technologies, and
WHEREAS; Increasing energy efficiency benefits consumers, businesses and industries while reducing power demand at a third of the cost of generating electricity, and
WHEREAS; Greenbuilding standards and improved building codes can help reduce energy demand and combined heat and power allows wasted heat energy to be tapped, and
WHEREAS; Texas leads the nation in wind generation and solar potential, and clean energy technologies create more jobs than coal or nuclear plants, but
March 1, 2010
Blogs
Roger Duncan, historic local leader, retires from Austin Energy
2/27/10 — Austin Energy’s general manager, the much revered and very inspiring Roger Duncan, retired yesterday after more than 30 years of public service to Austinites.
February 27, 2010
Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) Job Description
Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) Job Description: http://www.affionpublic.com/positions/chief-sustainability-officer-austin-tx
City of Austin, TX
Chief Sustainability Officer
The City of Austin is seeking to fill the position of Chief Sustainability Officer. This executive position will report to the City Manager’s office and will work closely with city departments in the development, coordination, and administration sustainability policies and practices for the City of Austin. This position will be responsible for establishing a citywide sustainability program that includes assessing the impact of sustainability practices to the City and broad community at large, while balancing the City’s shared objectives for a healthy environment, an excellent quality of life, and continued economic vitality.
February 27, 2010
Austin’s Wealth of Green Resources
What a Wealth of Green Resources we have here in Austin!
February 24, 2010