I’m helping to make Austin Net-Zero by: finding renewable energy sources to replace fossil fuels.
Meet Pranav Sarma, a student at Artie Henry Mid…
I’m helping to make Austin Net-Zero by: using repurposed materials to tell stories with purpose.
Meet Caroline Reck, Founder…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Laura Huffman is helping make Austin Net-Zero by: changing the conversation about nature's role in keeping our city resilient
Austin is green and we all want to keep it that way! As a community, we’re committed to reaching the…
Dell is helping make Austin Net-Zero by: embarking on a Legacy of Good.
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, which will…
I’m helping to make Austin Net-Zero by: walking or jogging to work every day — I'm living car-free!
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…
I’m helping to make Austin Net-Zero by: celebrating chickens as zero waste heroes!
Austin is green and we all want to keep it that way! As a community, we’re committed to reaching the target…