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Austin Energy has a new leader, Stuart Reilly. This change could impact your electricity bills and the city's push for greener energy sources.
At a glance
Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days, 4 the 60 before, 2 the 90 before that.
A 5% rate increase is proposed, with potential for further increases in future years.
Austin Energy, which seeks to cover operational costs.
Utility customers, particularly students and low-income households.
Gov. Greg Abbott proposed legislation that would open Austin and San Antonio's municipally owned electric utilities to retail competition, "ending utility monopolies that drive up costs for Texas families and small businesses."
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Gov. Greg Abbott directed ERCOT and the Public Utility Commission to audit proposed data center projects and review power, water and community impacts before approving new grid connections.