Sierra Club Happenings!
Hi everyone, I’m Brittany Dawn McAllister, and I’ve recently signed on to do Student Outreach with the Lonestar Chapter of the Sierra Club.
Austin’s Energy Plan — Ignores Huge Financial Risks
The risk analysis used to create Austin Energy’s Staff Generation Plan omits numerous elements that will likely cause Austin’s electricity prices to spiral upward in the near future.
Benefits of the “Quit Coal by 2014 scenario” — #5. Lower Health Costs
The chart pictured shows Austin’s coal plant causes $200 to $300 million in health costs — every year. (1) That’s according to a recent report commissioned by U.S.
Beyond Coal Senior Campaign Representative
SIERRA CLUB JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Beyond Coal Senior Campaign Representative Austin, Texas
The Sierra Club, the nation’s largest grassroots environmental advocacy
Benefits of the “Quit Coal by 2014” scenario — 4. 70% LESS CO2
Austin Energy has said that if today’s federal carbon legislation goes into effect, it will double our coal plant’s costs of operation.
Participate in an anti-coal demonstration at Austin City Council meeting Thursday!
With the Day of the Dead just around the corner, it’s the time of year to remember friends and family members who have died. That’s why we’ve decided to hold a demonstration at City Hall on Thursday at noon, wearing black, to recognize those who have died from complications related to living around the City of Austin’s coal plant.
Benefits of the “Quit Coal by 2014” scenario — 2. Flatter Rates
Replacing Austin’s coal plant offers the possibility of rate stabilization on a significant portion of your monthly bill.
Benefits of the “Quit Coal by 2014” scenario — 1. Local Jobs
Replacing Austin’s coal plant means installing everything from solar panels to caulk seal.
I endorse the 2014 scenario
Two days ago the Pace consultancy reported financial projections on a “Quit Coal by 2014” scenario.
Austin has a dirty secret…
Austin’s coal plant is ranked #7th most polluting industrial complex in TX, out of 2,045 surveyed by the TCEQ.(1) As a City leading the world in environmental stewardship — and whos
UT Student Gov. & Student Body officially endorse — getting out of Austin’s Coal Plant
Via Eva Hernandez, Sierra Club: “Good news–yesterday UT’s SGA voted and the student body endorsed AE divesting from coal! The students will formally make this announcement, Thurs.