Free Yoga Classes and Tasty Cooking Demos at Austin Green Living Expo
Free Yoga Classes and Tasty Cooking Demos at Austin Green Living Expo
April 8, 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.
Fantastic Rebate Offers to Residents from Texas Energy Office
The Texas State government is launching a short-term rebate program to encourage upgrading old inefficient house appliances with more energy efficient versions. If you purchase a high efficiency appliance this April 16 through 25th the savings could be significant. If you wish to participate you will need to act tomorrow. Rebate funding is limited and will be awarded on a first come-first served basis. This is a state-wide program, so the $23 million dollars will be going to people all around Texas.
The program offers generous rebates for the following appliances:
· Refrigerators
· Freezers
· Air Conditioners
· Clothes Washers
· Heat Pumps
· Hot Water Heaters
Eligible for the rebate program are high efficiency Energy Star appliances, so not only will you get an applicance for up to $250 off but you will also dramatically reduce your energy use with the new appliance! Not only that, the State will also pay you an additional $75 to have your old appliance taken away and recycled! Talk about money for nothing!
Starting on Wednesday, April 7, 2010* at 7 a.m. CT, reserve a rebate from this Web site: http://texaspowerfulsmart.org/
Demand is expected to be high and rebate reservations are expected to run out quickly.
You can contact me for more information on 512 731 4851 or respond to this email.
April 7, 2010
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
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