Last February, the City of Austin issued the third-highest number of building permits in the U.S. What effect has this growth and the pandemic had on the Austin market? Which trends will influence the City’s future? Join us as our speakers discuss the economic outlook,...

Learn how to build, buy or remodel a green home to improve energy and water efficiency, increase comfort and reduce maintenance. Austin Energy Green Building team members will provide insight and experience on sustainable building practices including guidance on selecting materials with health in mind. The webinar series provides a choice of topics...

Learn how to build, buy or remodel a green home to improve energy and water efficiency, increase comfort and reduce maintenance. Austin Energy Green Building team members will provide insight and experience on sustainable building practices including guidance on selecting materials with health in mind. The webinar series provides a choice of topics...

Learn how to build, buy or remodel a green home to improve energy and water efficiency, increase comfort and reduce maintenance. Austin Energy Green Building team members will provide insight and experience on sustainable building practices including guidance on selecting materials with health in mind. The webinar series provides a choice of topics...

Between 2020 and 2050, the carbon embodied in building materials is expected to be 49% of total new construction carbon emissions. Considering carbon during the entire life cycle of buildings and their constituent materials is thus a vitally important task in reducing global climate change....

About Whisper Valley This post is sponsored by Whisper Valley, an eco-friendly community located in East Austin. Action BoxInterested in learning more about Whisper Valley? Visit their website to schedule a tour! This post is sponsored by the Whisper Valley. All Austin Common sponsors are screened by The...

About The Author This post was written by the City of Austin Office of Sustainability. Their mission is to protect and improve Austin's quality of life now and for future generations by leading efforts to achieve net-zero community-wide greenhouse gas emissions, a healthy & just local...

Welcome to the 25th Annual Cool House Tour, a collaboration between Austin Energy Green Building (AEGB) and the Texas Solar Energy Society (TXSES). In honor of our 25th anniversary, the tour is FREE to the public this year! Register in advance to receive login information. Professionals...

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...