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Austin Energy is the public utility providing electrical power service to a 421-square-mile (1,090 km) area including Austin, Texas and parts of the surrounding area in Travis and Williamson counties. It has been owned by the City of Austin since its inception in 1893.
Power plants
- Holly Street Power Plant — Constructed 1960-1974, the Holly plant was designed to run on natural gas, with oil as an alternative. At its peak, Holly produced up to 558 MW. Its location in a residential neighborhood resulted in considerable pressure to retire the plant, which occurred in 2007.
- Decker Creek Power Station
- Sand Hill Energy Center
- Fayette Power Project — Austin Energy owns 50% of two units (Unit 1 and Unit 2) of this coal fired power plant, with the Lower Colorado River Authority
- South Texas Project — Austin Energy owns 16% of this nuclear power plant
Green energy
Energy customers can choose to pay a fixed 20 year rate on power obtained from renewable energy sources such as wind power by enrolling in the GreenChoice plan. Austin Energy purchases wind power and power generated through the burning of landfill gas. As part of its Power Saver program, rebates of $4.50 per watt are offered for the purchase of solar photovoltaic cells. The utility has also offered rebates on some Energy Star appliances.
See also
References
- "Wind Power May Cost More Now, But Could Save Plenty Later". Four Points Media Group. Retrieved 2008-07-28.
- "Solar panels offer sunny money saving options". News 8 Austin. 2008-07-25. Retrieved 2008-07-28.
- Young, Abe Louise (2007-08-03). "Going Green". Austin Chronicle. Retrieved 2008-07-28.
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