Austin just marked a major milestone in its fight against climate change. Last week, our city's electric utility (Austin Energy) announced that it had begun receiving energy from the East Pecos Solar Facility, a new 120 megawatt solar plant in West Texas. Austin Energy has...
Austin continued to profess its support for electric vehicles with a ribbon-cutting ceremony last week for Electric Drive, a new electric transportation hub in downtown Austin. Located along West 2nd Street near the Seaholm Power Plant, Electric Drive features: Dedicated parking for two electric vehicle charging stations...
Always considered getting an electric vehicle, but not sure if you're ready to take the plunge? There's a website for that. Austin Energy has just launched a useful new tool, called "Is An Electric Vehicle Right for Me?". The website allows you to compare and contrast...
Austin Energy residential customers have the second lowest energy bills in the state. That's according to the latest federal data, which shows that the an Austin Energy customer (with average electricity use) spent $97 a month on their electricity bill in 2015, compared to the state...
Thinking of ways to reduce your energy usage? One simple step that you can take is to install a smart thermostat in your home. These thermostats are connected to the internet, can be adjusted remotely, and usually "learn" your living habits in order to run...
One of the EcoNetwork's main goals this fall is to educate the public about the importance of local elections. The past few weeks, we've shared with you information about how to determine which City Council district you live in, how to register to vote, and...
Austin is leading the way in advancing solar energy in the US. This week, the city was recognized by the US Department of Energy for its work in improving access to solar energy. Together, Austin City Council, local advocates, and Austin Energy have done this by...
Austin Energy is nearing the end of its 2016 rate case, and the results will have consequences for everyone living in the City of Austin. Why? A rate case is essentially an opportunity for Austin Energy to review the rates it charges to all of its customers, ranging from...
Austin Energy is once again breaking barriers, this time by launching the country's first E-Bike Fleet Rebate Program. The idea is to promote the use of electric bicycles for commuting, deliveries, and transportation, especially in the downtown core. Last week, Bike Texas became the first organization...
Austin is a nationwide leader in renewable energy adoption. According to the latest rankings from the Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Austin Energy sold more renewable energy in 2015 than any other public power utility in the country. It was the only public power utility...