Austin Energy Issues Record Solar Rebates in 2012
Rebates for solar panels prompted more people than ever to install them in their homes last year. Austin Energy says it issued 463 rebates in fiscal 2012. That was the highest number ever, breaking the...
View ArticleTexas Renewable Energy Faces Hurdles in Legislature
During his State of the Union address on Tuesday, President Obama doubled down on his vision for renewable energy, calling for more wind and solar power.In Texas, the Legislature is less enthusiastic.
View ArticleSolar-Powered Airplane Completes First Leg Of U.S. Flight
The Solar Impulse, an airplane traveling across the United States using only solar power, is in Phoenix today, after reaching Arizona from California Saturday.
View ArticleAustin Energy Issues Record Solar Rebates in 2012
Rebates for solar panels prompted more people than ever to install them in their homes last year. Austin Energy says it issued 463 rebates in fiscal 2012. That was the highest number ever, breaking the...
View ArticleTexas Renewable Energy Faces Hurdles in Legislature
During his State of the Union address on Tuesday, President Obama doubled down on his vision for renewable energy, calling for more wind and solar power.In Texas, the Legislature is less enthusiastic.
View ArticleSolar-Powered Airplane Completes First Leg Of U.S. Flight
The Solar Impulse, an airplane traveling across the United States using only solar power, is in Phoenix today, after reaching Arizona from California Saturday.
View ArticleIn Energy Efficiency Report, Austin Gets High Marks
Texas policymakers searching for ways to curb energy use across their rapidly growing state might want to examine efforts in their capital city.Austin is among large U.S. cities doing the most to...
View ArticleNew Year Brings Good and Bad News For Texas Wind Power
By New Year's Day, the network of transmission lines that comprise Texas'"Competitive Renewable Energy Zone" [CREZ] will be fully operational, bringing electricity from wind turbines in West Texas and...
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