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City Delays on Solar Plant Vote

Posted in Global Warming, tagged Austin, austin city council, austin community college, Austin Energy, Brewster McCracken, david power, environment texas, freescale semiconductor, gemini solar, green choice, green jobs, Lee Leffingwell, luke metzger, matthew kresha, mike martinez, paul robbins, Public Citizen, renewable energy student's association, Roger Duncan, roger wood, save the austin solar plant, solar plant, solar power, spansion, Texas, texas vox, tim lasake, Webberville on February 13, 2009 | 8 Comments »

As expected, the Austin City Council made the decision to delay the vote on Austin Energy’s proposed solar plant until March 5th. Council Member Mike Martinez wanted to put it off longer, but since the bid for the plant will actually expire just seven days after this March meeting, the council agreed unanimously to have [...]

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Nuclear Falls Out at Austin City Hall

Posted in Global Warming, tagged Austin, austin city council, Austin Energy, matthew johnson, Nuclear, Nuclear Power, paul robbins, randi shade, Roger Duncan, south texas nuclear project, South Texas Project, worley parsons on February 12, 2009 | 1 Comment »

Hip-hip- HOORAY! After a series of informative, provocative presentations and public comments this morning, the Austin City Council voted unanimously to DECLINE participation in the South Texas Nuclear Project’s expansion plan. Austin has a 16% stake in the current South Texas Nuclear Project, and has been questioning for months whether it should be a financial [...]

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Live from City Hall, its Thuuuuuuuursday Morning!

Posted in Energy, Nuclear, Renewables, tagged Austin, austin city council, city of austin, solar, solar power, south texas nuclear plant, South Texas Project, Webberville on February 12, 2009 | 4 Comments »

Good morning, folks! I’m sitting in on the Austin City Council meeting this morning. Here at Public Citizen, we are largely concerned with two important items on today’s agenda: Item 3: Will the City of Austin invest in the South Texas Nuclear Power Plant? Item 16: Will the City invest in 30 megawatts of solar [...]

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Austin City Council Talking Points

Posted in Global Warming, tagged Austin, austin city council, Austin Energy, david power, economic development, Public Citizen, San Antonio, solar plant, Texas, Texas Legislature, Tom "Smitty" Smith, webbervile on February 11, 2009 | 2 Comments »

Ever wonder what Public Citizen is telling your Austin City Council members? Wish, granted! Feb 11, 2009 Dear Council Member, Will Austin remain a renewable energy leader or will it fade into the background as San Antonio, the Texas Legislature, and the Federal government move ahead to turn crisis into opportunity? Decision makers from all [...]

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Austin City Hall Showdown: Solar vs. Nukes. Let’s get biz-zay!

Posted in Energy, Global Warming, Nuclear, Renewables, tagged 30 mw solar, austin city council, Brewster McCracken, Carole Keeton Strayhorn, credit risk, Lee Leffingwell, Nuclear, South Texas Project, Webberville, worley parsons on February 10, 2009 | 4 Comments »

Time to show your support for solar, and your opposition to new nuclear power! On Thursday, Austin City Council will take up the issues of nuclear energy and solar energy. We can’t think of a better picture to illustrate the fork in the road we face when it comes to Austin’s energy future. Item 3 [...]

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