Friday, October 19, 2007
Not surprisingly, Austin Energy – the US’s greenest utility – had a significant hand in the development of this admirable program.
Austin Energy is also leading Plug-In Partners, the national grass-roots movement to enlist support from cities, states, utilities and organizations for the development of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles by obtaining pledges for fleet purchases, endorsements, rebate and incentive programs and citizen petition drives.
Mayor Wynn, his Council and his Task Force also deserve plaudits for setting standards the rest of the US would do itself proud to meet.
Austin leads way in energy efficiency; By 2015, code changes will reduce energy use by 65 percent in new homes
Kate Alexander, October 17, 2007 (Austin American-Statesman)
WHO
Austin, Texas, City Council (Mayor Will Wynn)
Austin, Texas: A little city big in New Energy.
WHAT
Austin’s leaders adopted efficiency standards for new homes as strict as any in the US.
WHEN
- The Council approved 4 rounds of building code changes by 2015, the 1st effective January 1, 2008.
- 1st round of improvements cost $1200 and return cost in 5 years.
- All improvement costs returned in 10 years.
Austin Energy Green Building Program 5 Star Rating residence
WHERE
Austin is Texas’ capital city. It is at the edge of the state’s southwest “hill country.†<More…>
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