Chair White said Austin Energy’s community-solar stakeholder meeting continues design work; staff estimated a premium product could add about $7.50 to the average residential bill and a potential launch after the next budget in January 2028.

Valerie Paxton briefed the commission on the commercial solar standard-offer: 28 applications and 16 MW AC are on record, two systems (1.1 MW AC) are installed, and staff proposed a 10-year minimum-price guarantee (11¢ under 1 MW; 8¢ over 1 MW) for the next 30 MW using community benefit charge funds to blunt an anticipated November rate drop.

Austin Energy enhances solar program to increase accessibility and protect consumers from exploitation.