Fayette's Fate Up in the Ozone

AE proposes to sell its Fayette interest, but it may not fly

"...the sale of the utility's share of the coal-burning Fayette Power Project. That same report also met with skeptical..."

Sept. 28, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Austin Energy Gives Up on Fayette Plan, But Not on Climate Goals

Keep Austin dirty?

"...to "affordably" retire its share of the coal burning Fayette Power Project near La Grange by 2022...."

Nov. 12, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Clear as Smoke: LCRA May Face Lawsuit Over Fayette Emissions

Environmental groups threaten lawsuit over emissions at Fayette

"...30% of your electricity from coal incinerated at the Fayette Power Proj­ect, located 60 miles southeast of Austin. Burning..."

June 29, 2012 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Fayette, Don't Spray It

Enviros target LCRA with potential lawsuit over Clean Air Act violations

"...alleged violations of the Clean Air Act at the coal-powered Fayette Power Project in La Grange. The LCRA's July..."

July 23, 2010 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Should AE Retire Fayette Coal Plant ... This Decade?

"...been made for and against retiring (or selling) the Fayette Power Project, though some (marked with *) are relevant..."

Nov. 20, 2009 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Climate Change: Still Not a Hoax

Reducing carbon emissions with Austin Energy, without the Fayette Power Project

"...signed executive orders aiming to dismantle Barack Obama's Clean Power Plan, which requires that states reduce by one-third the..."

April 28, 2017 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

Then There's This: Hard, Coal Reality

Breaking up with Fayette Power is hard to do, AE officials say

"...Energy that severing the city's marriage to the coal-fired Fayette Power Project would carry a cost-prohibitive price tag...."

Feb. 7, 2014 News Column by Amy Smith

AE's Coal Conundrum

Energy planners and the fight over Fayette

"...we do need to ultimately close down those coal-fired power plants, but first we need to build the bridge..."

Nov. 20, 2009 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Big, Contentious Austin Energy Rate Hike Finally Arrives at Council

Power for the people?

"...directors, as a public utility in Texas the city's power company has to go through a statutory administrative hearing..."

Nov. 25, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Keeping Busy

Armendariz moves from the EPA to the Sierra Club, still defending the environment

"...an endeavor that includes helping move Austin beyond the Fayette Power Project, a goal set by City Council with..."

Sept. 14, 2012 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Cool Cities: AE Task Force

Austin Energy moves one step closer to a generation plan

"...Energy" – more specifically, what magical mix of renewable power the utility ought to establish over the next decade..."

Nov. 13, 2009 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Twisting in the Wind

Austin Energy is trying to find the right price for renewable energy – but that's much easier said than done

"...Energy's troubles selling its latest batch of GreenChoice wind power, the utility announced plans to significantly lower the price,..."

Aug. 21, 2009 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Pioneers or Settlers?

Balancing renewables and affordability at AE

"...generation plan, the appointed citizen group concluded that solar power should be AE's "default new generation resource through 2024."..."

Jan. 16, 2015 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Eco-Currents: Spring Roundup

Butterflies, hummingbirds, power plants, and more

"...Community Design and Develop­ment Center; Richard MacMath, sustainable design project manager at HDR Architecture; and Jim Walker, director of..."

April 15, 2011 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Can Austin Become Carbon Neutral by 2050?

The city stepped up its game, but it'll need your help

"...two largest carbon emitters by 2027: the Decker Creek Power Station and the Fayette Power Project...."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Post by Francesca D'Annunzio

Austin’s Steady Strides Toward Climate Sustainability

How are we doing and how effective can local policies be at mitigating a worldwide crisis?

"...fossil fuel investments by 2030; 2) that the coal-burning Fayette Power Project be finally closed by Austin Energy and..."

Nov. 1, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Council Endorses EPA Emissions Rule

Supporters hope to set precedent for Texas

"...increase its renewable energy assets to 35% of delivered power, and to contain the city's overall energy use to..."

June 27, 2014 News Feature by Lizzie Jespersen

Austin Falling Short on Clean Air

New rules could pressure Austin to clean up its act

"...of ozone, the largest individual sources are Texas' coal-fired power plants. And the Lone Star Chapter of the Sierra..."

July 22, 2011 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Top 10 Environmental Stories

Save Our Springs' anniversary, Al Armendariz's move, and the bag ban

"...WTP4 Rising Austin's costliest and most contentious public works project in recent history added another chapter to its torrid..."

Jan. 4, 2013 News Feature by Amy Smith

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

As other cities catch up, 'Solar Austin' advocates look to prime the green-power pump

"...are the odds?) another defect-spawned shutdown of South Texas Project 1, our very own little nuclear power plant. Their..."

Aug. 15, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Top 10 Environmental Stories

An oil spill and a water treatment plant top the list

"...enviro debates, with most environmental groups opposed to the project as unnecessary and wasteful and the City Council split..."

Jan. 7, 2011 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Headlines

News of the week, short and sweet

"...• Colorado County and Fayette County pecan growers say sulfur dioxide from the coal-powered..."

Dec. 10, 2010 News Feature

Your Electric Bill Is About to Go Way Up

Council approves new Austin Energy rates, advocates disappointed

"...increase its base customer charge (the part of the power bill paid by all users, regardless of how much..."

Dec. 16, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Then There's This: Faith and the Environment

Interfaith leaders push for more renewables in city's generation plan

"...Building Our Energy Future," didn't exactly mesh with the mini-powerpoint presentation by Khalil Shalabi, AE's vice president for energy..."

April 4, 2014 News Column by Amy Smith

Youth Keep Up With Kandidates Personally and Politically

Climate change forum focuses on young voters

"...and what their strategies are for retiring the coal-fueled Fayette Power Project ASAP. Then they stepped away from their..."

Oct. 14, 2022 News Feature by Leila Saidane

Austin Energy: Rate Cuts Solve Everybody's Problems

Council votes to approve utility rate reduction

"...implementing Coun­cil's previous decision to phase out the coal-burning Fayette Power Project, beginning in 2022. Under the terms negotiated..."

Sept. 2, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Point Austin: Return on Investment

Austin Energy rate cuts are both a financial and political dividend

"...into the agreement that the retirement of the coal-burning Fayette Power Project would move forward as planned. Our Own..."

Sept. 2, 2016 News Column by Michael King

Timing Is Everything

Events in Japan cast a long shadow

"...2 that two proposed reactors at the South Texas Project had passed a final environmental impact assessment, bringing the..."

March 18, 2011 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Tom “Smitty” Smith Announces Retirement

Public Citizen director to remain during search for new director

"...environmental progress: promoting the development of wind and solar power and other renewable energy sources, the Texas Emissions Reduction..."

Sept. 20, 2016 News Post by Michael King

Naked City

A nuke offer and a guilty plea

"...an official proposal to Austin Energy regarding a nuclear power purchase agreement from the South Texas Project. AE currently..."

Feb. 4, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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