‘A journey’: Austin Energy reports tree trimming progress after previous audit noted delays
Austin Energy said it is making progress on tree trimming, after a 2023 audit documented how and why the utility was "behind" ...
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As arctic blast heads for Austin, city officials say: We are ready
Utility crews have been preparing for the weather for months by weatherizing and insulating power equipment and training ...
Austin Energy lowering customers' bills by $2
The utility provider said it's lowering the rate it charges customers to offset operating costs by 5%, according to a report ...
‘Lessons learned’: Austin Energy, outage map prepared for cold-weather storms
While the risk for power outages hasn’t reached the same risk level we saw during the ice storm in 2023, many people — like ...
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New Austin Energy plan has support of local business leaders
The roadmap for the city's electric includes ramping up the use of renewable energy. But it also includes the potential for new natural gas-fired "peaker plants," which would kick on when demand ...
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As cold continues to grip Austin, city activates round-the-clock monitoring center
Because of anticipated precipitation and lower high temperatures, the city will also keep cold-weather shelters open 24 hours ...
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Austin Utilities recognized as a Smart Energy Provider
Jan. 13—Austin Utilities has earned a Smart Energy Provider (SEP) designation from the American Public Power Association for demonstrating a commitment to and proficiency in energy efficiency, ...
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Austin Energy preps for winter, urges customer readiness
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Energy is prepared for whatever Mother Nature might throw our way this winter. Weather can change fast in Central Texas. With the potential for everything from freezing ...
Donald Trump wants to build more data centers in Texas. Can state's power grid handle it?
President-elect Donald Trump announced last week that Dubai developer DAMAC Properties will invest at least $20 billion “over ...