Austin Energy News

Solar panels continue to pop up on roofs throughout Austin. Installers say a key component fueling the solar surge is incentives.

Is a $22 flat fee, part of Austin Energy's rate increase plan, the best way to pay for conservation? Austin city officials probably ensured Tuesday that a fight over a proposed electric-rate increase will continue, as expected, at the state level.

Achievements: Four students earn a Eagle Scout rank; San Marcos student wins art competition; MetroAccess operator takes third at Roadeo As part of a technology change, commenting will not be available on some articles for a number of months.

The Texas Energy Sales Tax Holiday will allow customers to save hundreds of dollars on new appliances over the weekend.

Today, Austin's animal shelter is a no-kill facility. In the past, strays were killed.

As part of a technology change, commenting will not be available on some articles for a number of months.

Is a $22 flat fee, part of Austin Energy's rate increase plan, the best way to pay for conservation? With the city election behind them, Austin City Council members on Monday resumed debating how much to raise electric rates.

Richard Dean thought his credit was impeccable until he and his wife were recently refinancing their home in Boston.

Karl Haywood checks his rental property on Windy Trail Circle after a tree collapsed into the house during storms Monday.

The weekend thunderstorms that provided the best light show Austin's seen in weeks, not to mention relief from this spring's early heat, also caused quite a bit of destruction.

Seeing about a third of an inch of rain at Camp Mabry in the early morning hours Sunday, Austin has had its biggest day of rain since March, following a near-record dry April.

With the May 12 election looming for the mayor and three other incumbents, City Council will not hold a regular session again until May 24 but the work goes on.