Electrification is a rapidly growing field, changing the way we monitor, consume and understand energy. This shift is impacting both our buildings and the transportation sector and will continue to be a growth area in the future. Learn how electrification is improving the energy performance...
In the fight to address climate change and decarbonize our economy, we must decarbonize homes and businesses to eliminate building sector emissions. But how? Pecan Street’s 2019 Electric Texas report examined the possibility of converting all residential heating in ERCOT’s service area to electric. Building on that effort,...
Please join co-hosts Texas Gas, Austin Energy, and Austin Water to understand a few basics about your utility bills while also learning about available incentives to help your local business install solar panels or reduce your water, gas, or electricity costs. Our presentation will feature...
Austin's REACH (Reduce Emissions Affordably for Climate Health) is approaching its 1 year anniversary, and we have data for 2020 showing great success. Join Matt Weldon, Commissioner on the Electric Utility Commission and CCL volunteer, as he discusses carbon pricing at work for the...
Last month's winter storm left millions of Texans without electricity. So what is the Legislature doing about it? In the latest episode of The Austin Common Radio Hour, we sit down with state Representative Vikki Goodwin to find out. Vikki Goodwin represents Texas House District 47...
SummaryThere have been a lot of news stories flying around about high electric bills in the wake of the winter storm. Fortunately, Austinites are unlikely to see such crazy bills. Action BoxEven though Austin Energy customers are not going to see crazy spikes in their...
Been reading a lot of headlines about what happened to our electric grid during winter storm Uri? Still confused? In the latest episode of The Austin Common Radio Hour, we answer all your questions. Featuring special guest John Hoffner, who has spent nearly all his career...
SummaryWith so many Austinites without food, water, and electricity, we've put together a list of ways for you to get and give help locally. Action BoxIf you are able to, choose one of the organizations below and make a donation to help our neighbors...
SummaryMore than 4 million Texans lost power during one of the worst winter storms in recent memory. How did that happen? We cover the basics in our latest guide. Action BoxDonate to the Community Resilience Trust's Emergency Relief Fund to support Austin's unhoused residents. These...
*Note: This talk will be presented remotely via Zoom and on the Energy Institute's YouTube channel. See access details after the bio. Bio: Dr. David Spence is Baker Botts Chair in Law at the University of Texas School of Law and Professor of Business, Government and Society...