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Want to give a practical, thoughtful gift to a friend or family member in need? Pay someone's utility bill through the City of Austin Utilities Gift of Comfort program! City of Austin Utilities invites individuals, businesses and organizations to bring some holiday cheer to a loved one, friend or neighbor by making a payment toward their utility bill. The Gift of Comfort program is a great way to help someone in need. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gAJajBFk

Today, the Austin City Council unanimously adopted Austin Energy’s Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan to 2035! ⚡️ The 2035 Plan provides a flexible path to a clean energy future that incorporates the community’s core values of reliability, affordability, environmental sustainability and energy equity. Austin Energy developed this plan at the direction of the Austin City Council and in partnership with a broad cross-section of 40 diverse organizations, industry experts, and community voices. Learn more about the plan: publicinput.com/generation

Thank you for stopping by our Winter Pop Up event the North Utility Customer Service Center this morning as we help customers prepare for winter weather! We're providing information, demonstrations, and giveaway items: ▪️ Water meter keys ▪️ Hose bib covers ▪️ Hand-crank flashlights ▪️ Solar-powered device chargers ▪️ Emergency preparedness kit materials ▪️ Winter preparedness tip sheets ▪️ And more! Come by our Winter Pop Up Event tomorrow: Utility Customer Service Center — South 📍 1901 W. William Cannon Dr., Suite 100 📅 Wednesday, December 11, 2024 🕗 8AM – 11AM, or while supplies last 👉 More information: https://lnkd.in/gc5Rsqdq

The 2035 Plan solidifies our commitment to environmental leadership, paving the way for decarbonization and an equitable, clean energy transition: » Carbon Free as a Percentage of Load » Exit Coal and Reaffirm REACH » Wind and Solar Outside of Austin Energy’s Service Area » Geothermal, Nuclear and Other Carbon-Free Technologies The Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan to 2035 provides a flexible path to a clean energy future that incorporates our community’s core values of reliability, affordability, environmental sustainability and energy equity while meeting new challenges and opportunities. The plan is pending approval from City Council. See the plan now at: publicinput.com/generation

Austin Energy, Austin Water, Austin Resource Recovery, Austin Watershed Protection and the City of Austin Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management are coming together to help customers with emergency preparedness, efficiency and sustainability this winter. Information, demonstrations, and giveaway items will be offered at the City of Austin Utilities Customer Service Centers north and south locations Dec. 10 and 11. Meter keys, hose bib covers, hand-crank flashlights, solar-powered device chargers, emergency preparedness kit materials and winter preparedness tip sheets will be provided by the city. UCSC — North 8716 Research Blvd., Suite 115 Tuesday, December 10, 2024 8AM – 11AM, or while supplies last UCSC — South 1901 W. William Cannon Dr., Suite 100 Wednesday, December 11, 2024 8AM – 11AM, or while supplies last Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gc5Rsqdq

With the community’s values and objectives as the guide, the 2035 Plan gives us a flexible path to a reliable, affordable and environmentally sustainable future that benefits everyone in our community. To reach this future, the 2035 Plan prioritizes customer energy solutions first in resource planning, reducing the need for additional generation and transmission in support of reliability: » Lead with Energy Efficiency » Lead with Demand Response » Move from Megawatt Reduction to Greenhouse Gas Avoidance » Promote Beneficial Electrification » Incentivize Customer-Sited Batteries » Promote Innovative Local Solar Solutions » Improve Customer Interconnection Experience The Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan to 2035 provides a flexible path to a clean energy future that incorporates our community’s core values of reliability, affordability, environmental sustainability and energy equity while meeting new challenges and opportunities. The plan is pending approval from City Council. See the plan now at: publicinput.com/generation

Congratulations to Austin Energy EV Community Engagement Manager Bobby Godsey for being recognized as an ElectricDrives EV Communications Leader! These leaders are driving innovation in developing and powering EV infrastructure, accelerating the adoption of eMobility and energizing a sustainable future for generations to come ⚡️🚗🚲🌎

Austin Energy collaborated with a diverse group of community stakeholders to gather what they would like see represented in the Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan to 2035 by identifying objectives, challenges, and values. The organizations collectively represent hundreds of thousands of individuals in the Austin and surrounding areas served by Austin Energy. Participants had questions and comments on: » Transmission line upgrades » Battery storage » Natural gas peaker units » Previous Decker Steam Unit operating costs » Emphasizing cost predictability » The difference between congestion costs now and years past » Affordability targets as it relates to business and commercial entities The Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan to 2035 provides a flexible path to a clean energy future that incorporates our community’s core values of reliability, affordability, environmental sustainability and energy equity while meeting new challenges and opportunities. The plan is pending approval from City Council. See the plan now at: publicinput.com/generation

Incorporating the community’s values into our work and operations is the essence of a public power utility. In developing the 2035 Plan, it was crucial for Austin Energy to collaborate with our community and stakeholders. We worked together with a broad range of community members and listened to diverse voices to gather insights, values and priorities. Our collaboration efforts included formal City of Austin commissions as well as facilitated community workshops. The community we serve is the heart of Austin Energy. Their needs and expectations guide our operations. By building the 2035 Plan together, we ensure those values are reflected and our risks reduced in our path to the future. The Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan to 2035 provides a flexible path to a clean energy future that incorporates our community’s core values of reliability, affordability, environmental sustainability and energy equity while meeting new challenges and opportunities. The plan is pending approval from City Council. See the plan now at: publicinput.com/generation

🎄 A big THANK YOU to everyone who joined us at the Zilker Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony! We had a blast sharing info about our customer programs, energy-saving tips, holiday lighting safety, and so much more. Here's to a bright and safe holiday season! 💡Did you know? Our Austin Energy crews are behind the magic of the iconic Zilker Holiday Tree, stringing 3,309 lights on the historic moonlight tower in Zilker Park! The moonlight tower, one of the original 31 towers built in 1895, helped light up the city’s first urban lighting system. Now, it’s a stunning holiday landmark! ✨ Plan your visit to spin under the tree now through January 1st 🕕 Hours: 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. (park curfew) 👉 For more details, visit: https://lnkd.in/eJ_sUdG