Come out and take home FREE trees this Saturday!
We will be distributing five-gallon container trees at the St. John’s Episcopal Church (11201 Parkfield Dr, Austin, TX 78758) on 10/18 from 11am -1pm.
The TreeFolks NeighborWoods program is a partnership with the @austintexasgov and @austinenergy
We will be distributing five-gallon container trees at the St. John’s Episcopal Church (11201 Parkfield Dr, Austin, TX 78758) on 10/18 from 11am -1pm.
The TreeFolks NeighborWoods program is a partnership with the @austintexasgov and @austinenergy
October 15, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Come out and take home FREE trees this Saturday!
We will be distributing five-gallon container trees at the St. John’s Episcopal Church (11201 Parkfield Dr, Austin, TX 78758) on 10/18 from 11am -1pm.
The TreeFolks NeighborWoods program is a partnership with the @austintexasgov and @austinenergy
We will be distributing five-gallon container trees at the St. John’s Episcopal Church (11201 Parkfield Dr, Austin, TX 78758) on 10/18 from 11am -1pm.
The TreeFolks NeighborWoods program is a partnership with the @austintexasgov and @austinenergy
#AustinEnergy ⚡🔋 is signing a deal for up to 100 MW of utility-scale #BatteryStorage 🏗️ (worth about $288 million over 20 years 💰) to hit 125 MW by 2027 🎯, boosting a cleaner 🌿, more reliable 🔒 and #renewable-ready 🌞💨 #grid.
#CleanEnergy 🌿 #BatteryStorage 🔋 #ClimateChange 🌞
#CleanEnergy 🌿 #BatteryStorage 🔋 #ClimateChange 🌞
Austin Energy signs Battery Storage Deal, Advancing Climate and Reliability Goals
austinenergy.com
October 26, 2025 at 3:07 AM
#AustinEnergy ⚡🔋 is signing a deal for up to 100 MW of utility-scale #BatteryStorage 🏗️ (worth about $288 million over 20 years 💰) to hit 125 MW by 2027 🎯, boosting a cleaner 🌿, more reliable 🔒 and #renewable-ready 🌞💨 #grid.
#CleanEnergy 🌿 #BatteryStorage 🔋 #ClimateChange 🌞
#CleanEnergy 🌿 #BatteryStorage 🔋 #ClimateChange 🌞
Austin commissioners are pushing for an urgent reassessment of a costly gas peaker plant proposal amid soaring equipment prices and delivery delays, aiming to explore more sustainable alternatives.
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Commissioners ask for independent reassessment of peaker-plant costs and alternatives
Commissioners proposed asking council to have Austin Energy hire an independent consultant to reassess the cost and alternatives for a proposed 400 MW gas peaker plant, citing sharply higher turbine and transformer prices and delivery delays; vote postponed pending a revised resolution.
citizenportal.ai
September 25, 2026 at 12:31 PM
Austin commissioners are pushing for an urgent reassessment of a costly gas peaker plant proposal amid soaring equipment prices and delivery delays, aiming to explore more sustainable alternatives.
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#AustinTravisCounty #TX #CitizenPortal #EnergyReform #AustinEnergy
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#AustinTravisCounty #TX #CitizenPortal #EnergyReform #AustinEnergy
Free Webinar: Passive Building Design, March 11, 12pm PT: buff.ly/4jLpbDA @austinenergy #passivehouse #building #buildings #construction #architecture #design #solar #engineering #energy #energyefficiency #renewableenergy #builtenvironment #greenbuilding #free
Free Webinar: Passive Building Design, March 11, 12 to 1:30 PM - Green Building Events - Rate It Green
Passive Building Design is a progressive approach to advanced energy efficiency in building design and technology. Learn how these methods reduce energy...
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March 7, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Free Webinar: Passive Building Design, March 11, 12pm PT: buff.ly/4jLpbDA @austinenergy #passivehouse #building #buildings #construction #architecture #design #solar #engineering #energy #energyefficiency #renewableenergy #builtenvironment #greenbuilding #free
Free Webinar: Advanced Humidity Control Strategies, July 14, 12 - 1:30 pm buff.ly/fVuDuq2 @austinenergy #humidity #humidification #humiditycontrol #HVAC #buildings #energy #health #comfort #ventilation #indoorairquality #technology #free #building #greenbuilding
Free Webinar: Advanced Humidity Control Strategies, July 14, 12 - 1:30 pm - Green Building Events - Rate It Green
Humidity affects buildings in many ways throughout a structure’s life cycle. It can influence energy use, occupant health and comfort and long-term...
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July 4, 2026 at 2:36 PM
Free Webinar: Advanced Humidity Control Strategies, July 14, 12 - 1:30 pm buff.ly/fVuDuq2 @austinenergy #humidity #humidification #humiditycontrol #HVAC #buildings #energy #health #comfort #ventilation #indoorairquality #technology #free #building #greenbuilding
Free Webinar: Passive Building Design, March 11, 12pm PT: https://buff.ly/4jLpbDA @austinenergy #passivehouse #building #buildings #construction #architecture #design #engineering #solar #energy #energyefficiency #renewableenergy #builtenvironment #greenbuilding #free
Free Webinar: Passive Building Design, March 11, 12 to 1:30 PM - Green Building Events - Rate It Green
Passive Building Design is a progressive approach to advanced energy efficiency in building design and technology. Learn how these methods reduce energy...
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February 19, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Free Webinar: Passive Building Design, March 11, 12pm PT: https://buff.ly/4jLpbDA @austinenergy #passivehouse #building #buildings #construction #architecture #design #engineering #solar #energy #energyefficiency #renewableenergy #builtenvironment #greenbuilding #free
Austin Energy is pushing the boundaries of renewable energy with ambitious plans for solar, wind, batteries, and even geothermal projects to achieve a 100% carbon-free future.
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#AustinTravisCounty #TX #CitizenPortal #CarbonFree #RenewableEnergy #EnergyStorage #AustinEnergy
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#AustinTravisCounty #TX #CitizenPortal #CarbonFree #RenewableEnergy #EnergyStorage #AustinEnergy
Austin Energy details renewables and batteries; commissioners press for contract-level battery economics
Chief Operating Officer Lisa Martin outlined solar, battery, wind and geothermal additions meant to raise Austin Energy's carbon-free percentage; commissioners, led by Vice Chair Robbins, pressed staff for contract-level explanations of battery economics and asked that large renewable/battery contracts be brought to the commission.
citizenportal.ai
May 20, 2026 at 11:22 PM
Austin Energy is pushing the boundaries of renewable energy with ambitious plans for solar, wind, batteries, and even geothermal projects to achieve a 100% carbon-free future.
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#AustinTravisCounty #TX #CitizenPortal #CarbonFree #RenewableEnergy #EnergyStorage #AustinEnergy
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#AustinTravisCounty #TX #CitizenPortal #CarbonFree #RenewableEnergy #EnergyStorage #AustinEnergy
Happy November! Your next chance to take home FREE trees is only two weeks away 🤩
Come out to H-E-B Ed Bluestein on Saturday, November 15th between 11am and 1pm to adopt your new tree amigos!
The TreeFolks NeighborWoods program is a partnership with the @austintexasgov and @austinenergy⠀
Come out to H-E-B Ed Bluestein on Saturday, November 15th between 11am and 1pm to adopt your new tree amigos!
The TreeFolks NeighborWoods program is a partnership with the @austintexasgov and @austinenergy⠀
November 3, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Happy November! Your next chance to take home FREE trees is only two weeks away 🤩
Come out to H-E-B Ed Bluestein on Saturday, November 15th between 11am and 1pm to adopt your new tree amigos!
The TreeFolks NeighborWoods program is a partnership with the @austintexasgov and @austinenergy⠀
Come out to H-E-B Ed Bluestein on Saturday, November 15th between 11am and 1pm to adopt your new tree amigos!
The TreeFolks NeighborWoods program is a partnership with the @austintexasgov and @austinenergy⠀
Urgent discussions at the Austin Electric Utility Commission reveal pressing obstacles in solar energy projects, with stakeholders calling for streamlined processes and clearer guidelines to prevent costly delays.
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#AustinTravisCounty #TX #CitizenPortal #AustinEnergy
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Austin Energy stakeholders address permitting delays and solar project obstacles
Stakeholders at Austin Energy highlight urgent need for streamlined processes and clear guidelines.
citizenportal.ai
June 10, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Urgent discussions at the Austin Electric Utility Commission reveal pressing obstacles in solar energy projects, with stakeholders calling for streamlined processes and clearer guidelines to prevent costly delays.
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#AustinTravisCounty #TX #CitizenPortal #AustinEnergy
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#AustinTravisCounty #TX #CitizenPortal #AustinEnergy
Free Webinar: Advanced Humidity Control Strategies, July 14, 12 - 1:30 pm buff.ly/fVuDuq2 @austinenergy #humidity #humidification #humiditycontrol #HVAC #buildings #energy #health #comfort #ventilation #indoorairquality #technology #free #building #greenbuilding
Free Webinar: Advanced Humidity Control Strategies, July 14, 12 - 1:30 pm - Green Building Events - Rate It Green
Humidity affects buildings in many ways throughout a structure’s life cycle. It can influence energy use, occupant health and comfort and long-term...
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June 21, 2026 at 2:36 PM
Free Webinar: Advanced Humidity Control Strategies, July 14, 12 - 1:30 pm buff.ly/fVuDuq2 @austinenergy #humidity #humidification #humiditycontrol #HVAC #buildings #energy #health #comfort #ventilation #indoorairquality #technology #free #building #greenbuilding
#AustinEnergy has now reached 188MW of local #solar capacity across Austin by adding 18.8 MW this year, moving close to their 2027 goal and helping make the grid cleaner and more #affordable ⚡☀️
Austin Energy adds 18.8 megawatts of local solar
Austin Energy added 18.8 megawatts of new local solar power to the grid this year, the utility announced Monday.The utility service took on 749 new solar projec
cbsaustin.com
November 12, 2025 at 4:36 PM
#AustinEnergy has now reached 188MW of local #solar capacity across Austin by adding 18.8 MW this year, moving close to their 2027 goal and helping make the grid cleaner and more #affordable ⚡☀️
Free Webinar: Passive Building Design, March 11, 12pm PT: buff.ly/4jLpbDA @austinenergy #passivehouse #building #buildings #construction #architecture #design #engineering #solar #energy #energyefficiency #renewableenergy #builtenvironment #greenbuilding #free
Free Webinar: Passive Building Design, March 11, 12 to 1:30 PM - Green Building Events - Rate It Green
Passive Building Design is a progressive approach to advanced energy efficiency in building design and technology. Learn how these methods reduce energy...
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February 19, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Free Webinar: Passive Building Design, March 11, 12pm PT: buff.ly/4jLpbDA @austinenergy #passivehouse #building #buildings #construction #architecture #design #engineering #solar #energy #energyefficiency #renewableenergy #builtenvironment #greenbuilding #free
Green Tech Horizons, a free Austin Energy Green Building Webinar, November 4, 12pm CT buff.ly/dfVbwms @austinenergy #building #buildings #construction #architecture #design #engineering #technology #resilience #sustainability #energy #energyefficiency #Austin #Texas #free #greenbuilding
An Austin Energy Green Building Seminar, Online, November 4, 12 - 1:30 pm - Green Building Events - Rate It Green
Learn how sustainable building innovations are shaping the future of high-performance design. This seminar highlights breakthrough technologies that make...
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October 26, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Green Tech Horizons, a free Austin Energy Green Building Webinar, November 4, 12pm CT buff.ly/dfVbwms @austinenergy #building #buildings #construction #architecture #design #engineering #technology #resilience #sustainability #energy #energyefficiency #Austin #Texas #free #greenbuilding
I wrote an article in Austin Free Press about Ryan Alter’s support for Council’s closed-door vote to pursue new fossil fuel generation, and why Austinites deserve better.
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#DavidForATX #ATXCouncil #AustinEnergy
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#DavidForATX #ATXCouncil #AustinEnergy
Ryan Alter helped decide Austin’s fossil fuel future behind closed doors
Austin City Council District 5 candidate David Weinberg says residents deserve greater transparency and a stronger commitment to clean energy following the city’s recent decision to pursue new gas-fir...
austinfreepress.org
June 13, 2026 at 10:52 PM
I wrote an article in Austin Free Press about Ryan Alter’s support for Council’s closed-door vote to pursue new fossil fuel generation, and why Austinites deserve better.
Read the full article to learn more.
#DavidForATX #ATXCouncil #AustinEnergy
Read the full article to learn more.
#DavidForATX #ATXCouncil #AustinEnergy
Austin Energy is urging the city to invest in 400 megawatts of efficient natural-gas peaker units to safeguard against rising energy demands and market volatility.
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#AustinTravisCounty #TX #AustinEnergy #CitizenPortal #EnergyReliability #PublicAccountability #ClimateProtection
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#AustinTravisCounty #TX #AustinEnergy #CitizenPortal #EnergyReliability #PublicAccountability #ClimateProtection
Austin Energy staff recommends 400 MW of new gas 'peakers' to reduce reliability and financial risk; council questions emissions and timing
Austin Energy staff told the Utility Oversight Committee it recommends adding 400 megawatts of efficient local natural‑gas peaker units alongside batteries and wind to cut modeled reliability-risk hours and extreme-event financial exposure; council members and public commenters pushed for third‑party analyses, stronger emissions guardrails and clearer siting commitments.
citizenportal.ai
May 20, 2026 at 4:57 AM
Austin Energy is urging the city to invest in 400 megawatts of efficient natural-gas peaker units to safeguard against rising energy demands and market volatility.
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#AustinTravisCounty #TX #AustinEnergy #CitizenPortal #EnergyReliability #PublicAccountability #ClimateProtection
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#AustinTravisCounty #TX #AustinEnergy #CitizenPortal #EnergyReliability #PublicAccountability #ClimateProtection
Austin’s Power Play: Boosting Battery Storage #ERCOT #TexasEnergy #BatteryStorage #PowerGrid #RenewableEnergy #AustinEnergy
Austin’s Power Play: Boosting Battery Storage - Cozzy Energy Solutions
Austin Energy Boosts Battery Storage to Manage Rising Power Demand Austin Energy is significantly expanding its battery storage capabilities as part of a strategy to control power costs and address growing electricity demands across Texas. The city-owned utility is adding substantial battery capacity, approving several major projects in the past year that collectively will provide
cozzyenergysolutions.com
August 12, 2026 at 11:29 AM
Austin’s Power Play: Boosting Battery Storage #ERCOT #TexasEnergy #BatteryStorage #PowerGrid #RenewableEnergy #AustinEnergy
Abbott Targets City Utilities: A Power Shift in Texas? #ERCOT #TexasEnergy #ElectricRates #Deregulation #AustinEnergy #PowerGrid
Abbott Targets City Utilities: A Power Shift in Texas? - Cozzy Energy Solutions
Governor Greg Abbott has announced plans to introduce legislation during the upcoming 2027 legislative session that would require city-owned utilities like Austin Energy and San Antonio’s municipal power provider to participate in the competitive retail electric market. The announcement was made Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at a news conference held in San Antonio. The proposal
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August 7, 2026 at 7:16 AM
Abbott Targets City Utilities: A Power Shift in Texas? #ERCOT #TexasEnergy #ElectricRates #Deregulation #AustinEnergy #PowerGrid
Austin Energy is making strides toward a carbon-free future, reporting an impressive 67% load offset, but there’s much more to uncover about their ambitious goals and innovative projects!
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#AustinTravisCounty #TX #AustinEnergy #CitizenPortal #EnergyEfficiency
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Austin Energy reports 67% carbon-free load offset, details resiliency dashboard and transmission plans
Deputy GM Lisa Martin told the committee Austin Energy is at 67% carbon-free (measured as percentage of customer load offset) and outlined the new public ESRP dashboard, local-solar and battery progress, and a planned 138 kV transmission project to add ~200 MW of import capacity.
citizenportal.ai
July 22, 2026 at 2:05 AM
Austin Energy is making strides toward a carbon-free future, reporting an impressive 67% load offset, but there’s much more to uncover about their ambitious goals and innovative projects!
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#AustinTravisCounty #TX #AustinEnergy #CitizenPortal #EnergyEfficiency
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#AustinTravisCounty #TX #AustinEnergy #CitizenPortal #EnergyEfficiency
Austin is set to power up with a groundbreaking 200 MW utility-scale battery project that could redefine energy storage in the city!
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#AustinTravisCounty #TX #CitizenPortal #UtilityTransparency #GridStability #EnergyStorage #AustinEnergy
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#AustinTravisCounty #TX #CitizenPortal #UtilityTransparency #GridStability #EnergyStorage #AustinEnergy
Commission approves 200 MW, two-hour utility-scale battery to bring bulk energy storage to Austin
The Electric Utility Commission voted to advance a 200 MW x 2-hour centralized battery project to City Council after staff described its operational role, dispatch control, and how it compares to prior OCI proposals.
citizenportal.ai
July 21, 2026 at 12:38 PM
Austin is set to power up with a groundbreaking 200 MW utility-scale battery project that could redefine energy storage in the city!
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#AustinTravisCounty #TX #CitizenPortal #UtilityTransparency #GridStability #EnergyStorage #AustinEnergy
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#AustinTravisCounty #TX #CitizenPortal #UtilityTransparency #GridStability #EnergyStorage #AustinEnergy
Austin Energy is already achieving 67% carbon-free energy for its customers, paving the way for a greener future by targeting 100% carbon-free generation by 2035!
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#AustinTravisCounty #TX #CitizenPortal #CommunityAccess #SustainableInnovation #CleanEnergy #AustinEnergy
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#AustinTravisCounty #TX #CitizenPortal #CommunityAccess #SustainableInnovation #CleanEnergy #AustinEnergy
Austin Energy staff reports 67% carbon-free load share, outlines transmission and battery expansions toward 2035 goal
Austin Energy staff told the Electric Utility Commission that customer load offset by carbon-free generation reached 67% fiscal-year-to-date and outlined projects — local solar, batteries and a 138 kV transmission line — intended to help reach the utility 's 2035 100% carbon-free-by-load goal.
citizenportal.ai
July 21, 2026 at 12:34 PM
Austin Energy is already achieving 67% carbon-free energy for its customers, paving the way for a greener future by targeting 100% carbon-free generation by 2035!
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#AustinTravisCounty #TX #CitizenPortal #CommunityAccess #SustainableInnovation #CleanEnergy #AustinEnergy
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#AustinTravisCounty #TX #CitizenPortal #CommunityAccess #SustainableInnovation #CleanEnergy #AustinEnergy
Austin Energy's proposed 2027 budget hints at a $110 million revenue boost, fueled by a controversial 5% rate increase—are you ready for the impact?
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#AustinTravisCounty #TX #CitizenPortal #PublicUtility #RateIncrease #AustinEnergy #BudgetTransparency
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EUC reviews Austin Energy 's proposed 2027 budget and urges a formal 2027 rate case with an evening public hearing
Austin Energy staff briefed the commission on a proposed 2027 budget that assumes a 5% base-rate increase and a roughly $110 million revenue increase; the commission voted to recommend an evening public hearing on the increase and a 2027 rate case (using FY26 as the cost-of-service year).
citizenportal.ai
July 21, 2026 at 12:40 PM
Austin Energy's proposed 2027 budget hints at a $110 million revenue boost, fueled by a controversial 5% rate increase—are you ready for the impact?
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#AustinTravisCounty #TX #CitizenPortal #PublicUtility #RateIncrease #AustinEnergy #BudgetTransparency
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Wednesday, December 10, 2025
- Trail of Lights opens at Zilker Park
- The ATX is lit for the holidays 🌲
- @austinenergy embezzlement
- 5th arrested in Manor homicide
- Sunday apartment blaze arson?
- Warmer as we head into weekend
- NHL: Dallas wins in Winnipeg
jouster.blog/2025/12/10/w...
- Trail of Lights opens at Zilker Park
- The ATX is lit for the holidays 🌲
- @austinenergy embezzlement
- 5th arrested in Manor homicide
- Sunday apartment blaze arson?
- Warmer as we head into weekend
- NHL: Dallas wins in Winnipeg
jouster.blog/2025/12/10/w...
Wednesday, December 10, 2025 – The ATX Is Lit
Holiday Magic Around Austin: Your Guide to Festive Events and Lights As the holiday season arrives in Central Texas, the Austin area transforms into a spectacular wonderland of twinkling lights, fe…
jouster.blog
December 10, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
- Trail of Lights opens at Zilker Park
- The ATX is lit for the holidays 🌲
- @austinenergy embezzlement
- 5th arrested in Manor homicide
- Sunday apartment blaze arson?
- Warmer as we head into weekend
- NHL: Dallas wins in Winnipeg
jouster.blog/2025/12/10/w...
- Trail of Lights opens at Zilker Park
- The ATX is lit for the holidays 🌲
- @austinenergy embezzlement
- 5th arrested in Manor homicide
- Sunday apartment blaze arson?
- Warmer as we head into weekend
- NHL: Dallas wins in Winnipeg
jouster.blog/2025/12/10/w...
Green Tech Horizons, a free Austin Energy #GreenBuilding Webinar, November 4, 12-1:30 pm CT buff.ly/dfVbwms @austinenergy #building #buildings #construction #architecture #design #engineering #technology #resilience #sustainability #energy #energyefficiency #highperformance #free #Austin #Texas
An Austin Energy Green Building Seminar, Online, November 4, 12 - 1:30 pm - Green Building Events - Rate It Green
Learn how sustainable building innovations are shaping the future of high-performance design. This seminar highlights breakthrough technologies that make...
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October 30, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Green Tech Horizons, a free Austin Energy #GreenBuilding Webinar, November 4, 12-1:30 pm CT buff.ly/dfVbwms @austinenergy #building #buildings #construction #architecture #design #engineering #technology #resilience #sustainability #energy #energyefficiency #highperformance #free #Austin #Texas
.@austinenergy can you stop sending me these clickbait utility updates every time I spend $4 instead of $3?
May 25, 2026 at 10:14 PM
.@austinenergy can you stop sending me these clickbait utility updates every time I spend $4 instead of $3?