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Tag Archives: austin energy
PowerSmack asks more of Austin Energy
The PowerSmack blog has two posts asking Austin Energy to jumpstart its lagging commitment to renewable energy. Worth a read. That said, I’d like to see their data adjusted for population/customer portfolio. KAW readers already know that I find that … Continue reading
Provide Feedback on Austin Energy’s top job
The City of Austin’s recruitment consultants are putting on a public meeting and here’s the scoop from the Public Information Office: With the announced retirement of Austin Energy’s General Manager Roger Duncan for later this spring, the City is seeking … Continue reading
Austin Budget: Special Interests or Public Interest?
Over at the Austin Post, Marius argues that the growth in utility and police spending, along with animal vaccinations spending, is emblematic of a political culture where “Austin’s citizens right now are only heard as vocal minorities or quiet economic … Continue reading
Renewable Energy is Unlikely to Force Grandma to Eat Catfood
The Austin-American Statesman published a story arguing that the push for more renewables in the source energy sold by Austin Energy (AE) is “partially” to blame for higher bills. The story quotes advocates for the poor and elderly expressing concern … Continue reading
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Tagged austin american statesman, austin energy, coal, Energy, renewables, solar, wind
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More on Public Power
Marius provides a quality response to my defense of public power in Austin. I respond in the comments. Here is the substance of my response: 1. Transfers. Sure, we can include the transfers to the state, though in Marius’ original … Continue reading
Austin Bulldog Bow Wow Wows on Privatizing Austin Energy
Over at the comments section of this piece at the Austin Post, Ken Martin provides some useful info: Did Former Mayor Bruce Todd write this post? It sounds like him. In 1995, when he was mayor, he made a strong … Continue reading
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Tagged austin bulldog, austin energy, bruce todd, ken martine, public power
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Austin Should Keep a Public Energy Utility
Over at the Austin Post there are two great pieces on the budget by contributor Marius. In one of them, Marius provides interesting evidence that our police expenditure is not optimal for response times relative to peer cities. In another, … Continue reading
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