Vice Chair Robbins says Austin Energy has kept contracts from the RMC; commissioners plan follow‑up

Aug 18, 2026

Vice Chair Paul Robbins presented slides alleging Austin Energy stopped placing renewable and battery contract items on the Resource Management Commission agenda starting summer 2025. Commissioners discussed bylaws, past practice and possible next steps, including a formal recommendation to council and follow‑up with the city clerk.

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Vice Chair Paul Robbins opened Item 5 with a slide presentation asserting that Austin Energy stopped bringing renewable and battery contracts to the Resource Management Commission beginning in summer 2025. Robbins reviewed the commission’s bylaws and city code language about agenda control and said Austin Energy had sent contracts directly to City Council without RMC review.

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