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Young boy wearing a shirt with a dragon on it stands in front of a large rose bush. A graphic next to him reads "Pranav Sarma Net-Zero Hero"

I’m helping to make Austin Net-Zero by: finding renewable energy sources to replace fossil fuels.

 

Headshot of Pranav Sarma. He is wearing a tie-dye shirt with a happy face on it.Meet Pranav Sarma, a student at Artie Henry Mid…

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Photo of a woman leaning on a wooden chest. She is wearing jeans and a blue and white shirt. A graphic next to her reads "Caroline Reck Net-Zero Hero"

I’m helping to make Austin Net-Zero by: using repurposed materials to tell stories with purpose.

 

Headshot of Caroline ReckMeet Caroline Reck, Founder…

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Earth Month Message - Lucia Athens, Chief Sustainability Officer

Earth Month brings warmer weather, blooming plants, and birdsong in abundance. It’s a great time to immerse ourselves in nature, and to consider ways to make our own little corners of the planet greener and more welcoming to the species we share it with.

Observing nature is one of my favorite Spring rituals. Over the last month, I’ve enjoyed the sight of hundreds of bees buzzing around trees in full bloom, and the soun…

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Woman presenting an award to a school-age boy. Text reads "Recognizing the best in climate protection"

The Austin Energy Regional Science Festival is one of the largest science fairs in Texas, with almost 3,000 students from 3rd through 12th grades competing for top honors. This year’s theme of “Exploring Genius” brought out some of the best and brightest students in Austin. Our office was on-hand to select the “Best in Climate Protection” s…

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In the United States, 27% percent of greenhouse gas emissions is from transportation. That makes transportation the second leading source of GHG emissions in the U.S. — just behind electricity. The simplest way to avoid these emissions would be to drive less, carpool, or use mass transit. But, sometimes this isn't an option. Here's how to optimize your fuel efficiency when you must drive:

Drive electric or hybrid

Whe…

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Zilker Zephyr miniature train in Austin full of families riding through Zilker Park.

Organization-wide, the City of Austin has thousands of utility billing accounts. These include all of the electric, water, and gas meters for everything from City offices and recreation centers to libraries and parks. When it comes to managing usage for so many properties, it can be challenging to spot issues and intervene quickly enough to save resources and money.

The department with the largest number of utility accounts is the…

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Net-Zero Hero Laura Huffman, photo of Laura with green plants in the background.

Laura Huffman is helping make Austin Net-Zero by: changing the conversation about nature's role in keeping our city resilient

 

Headshot of Laura HuffmanAustin is green and we all want to keep it that way! As a community, we’re committed to reaching the…

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Photo of Trisa Thompson on a stairwell, graphic overlay: Net-Zero Hero Trisa Thompson

Dell is helping make Austin Net-Zero by: embarking on a Legacy of Good.

 

Headshot of Trisa ThompsonAustin is green and we all want to keep it that way! As a community, we’re committed to reaching the target of Net-Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, which will…

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Net-Zero Hero: Juan Benitez

I’m helping to make Austin Net-Zero by: walking or jogging to work every day — I'm living car-free!

 

Headshot of Juan with tree bark in the background.Austin is green and we all want to keep it that way! As a community, we’re committed to reaching the target of Net-Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050…

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Net-Zero Hero: Michelle Hernandez, Photo of Michelle standing next to a coop

I’m helping to make Austin Net-Zero by: celebrating chickens as zero waste heroes!

 

Head shot of Michelle HernandezAustin is green and we all want to keep it that way! As a community, we’re committed to reaching the target…